Princess Point complex
| Alternative names | Princess Point culture |
|---|---|
| Period | Middle Woodland to Late Woodland |
| Dates | c. 500 CE – 1000 CE |
| Type site | Princess Point site |
| Followed by | Glen Meyer culture |
| Defined by | David Marvyn Stothers |
The Princess Point complex (also called the Princess Point culture) is an archaeological culture of the Middle to Late Woodland period of northeastern North America.
The complex marked a transition between the latter part of the Middle Woodland period and the early Late Woodland period. One date estimate places the time period of the Princess Point complex as lasting from around 500 CE to around 1000 CE. It later developed into the Glen Meyer culture.
Named for its type site at Princess Point near modern-day Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the complex was present in the area between the Grand River and the Niagara Peninsula.
It is characterized by a horticultural economy, including the cultivation of maize, as well as aspects of sedentism. It was originally conceptualized by the archaeologist David Marvyn Stothers.