This report represents a revised version of the final report for archaeological work for site 9Ge5, the Dyar mound and village. The excavation was funded by the Georgia Power Company as a part of the archaeological salvage of the Wallace Reservoir (now Lake Oconee). Excavation of the Dyar site was provided for in Appendices 4 and 11 of the Archaeological Salvage Agreement between the University of Georgia and the Georgia Power Company. The Dyar site was originally tested by Chester B. DePratter during his 1974-1975 survey of the Wallace Reservoir area. At this time, DePratter extensively posthole tested the village area, excavated one test unit, and produced a topographic map of the mound. This early work provided much information key to planning the final project. Final salvage excavations at the Dyar site were directed by the author, with David J. Hally and Paul R. Fish serving as co-principal investigators. Excavations took place in 1977 and 1978. Laboratory analysis and report preparation continued until 1981, at which time the original report was completed. The report was updated for publication in the 1990s. The entire report was written by Marvin T. Smith, except for Chapter IX authored by the late Gary Shapiro. David Hally and Stephen Kowalewski provided editorial assistance.
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