Elbow adzes (as shown in Figure 4) are also used for smoothing planks of wood, but have a different shape than the other adzes shown above. Can you think of why this might be the case? When you think ...

“Several projects have been undertaken by researchers since the 1968 excavations. These studies have indicated that Tiwai ...

An important research component involves providing stewardship for the archaeological sites and their surrounding environmental landscape, and in aiding the Park Service with the ongoing conservation ...

The artifacts included an adze, a tool used to cut and shape wood ... red wall drawings on a layer of white mortar, according ...

Abrading: The process of modifying a stone through friction created by rubbing or scraping. Adze: A cutting tool, similar to an axe, where a bevelled stone blade is attached at a right angle to the ...