Canada (Country) (Geographic Keyword)
1,001-1,025 (1,335 Records)
Site HbRi-33 overlooks Peace River and Halfway River to the west, lying approximately 1 km northwest of the confluence of these two rivers. A projectile point recovered from Level 2 was submitted for protein residue analysis. Site HaRk-8 is located approximately 60 km westsouthwest of Fort St. John in northeast British Columbia near the confluence of the peace River and Right Creek. A single scraper recovered from Level 2 was submitted for protein residue analysis. Site HaRl-53 overlooks the...
PROTEIN RESIDUE (CIEP) ANALYSIS FOR SAMPLES FROM SITE (HIOV-155), WOOD BUFFALO REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY, ALBERTA, CANADA (2020)
Site HiOv-155 is located north of Fort McMurray in northeastern Alberta, Canada. Three flaked lithics, including one complete Agate Basin projectile point and two biface fragments, recovered during excavation were submitted for protein residue analysis to identify animals that either were killed or processed.
PROTEIN RESIDUE (CIEP) ANALYSIS OF A SAMPLE FROM WAPITI RIVER CROSSING, SITE GfQu-30, GRANDE PRAIRIE NO. 1 COUNTY, ALBERTA, CANADA (2020)
One Clovis point midsection and a soil control sample recovered from site GfQu-30 in Grande Prairie No. 1 County were submitted for protein residue analysis to identify any proteins present on the point.
PROTEIN RESIDUE (CIEP) ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SITE 118X77, NAHANNI NATIONAL PARK RESERVE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (2018)
Two obsidian flakes were recovered from Site 118X77, which is located in Nahanni National Park Reserve in southwest Northwest Territories, Canada. The flakes were submitted for protein residue analysis to identify possible processed animal proteins. The flakes were also submitted for obsidian sourcing to determine where the flake materials originated.
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING FOR SITES 118X77, 532X, NAHANNI NATIONAL PARK RESERVE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (2020)
Gahnihthah Mie (Site 118X77/5342X) appears to be a single component precontact site located on the upper bank of Rabbitkettle Lake in the Northwest Territories. Charcoal recovered from two hearths was submitted for AMS radiocarbon dating to establish the period of use. In addition, four lithic tools were submitted for protein residue analysis to identify economic activity.
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF A COPPER HARPOON FROM SITE MC.02N, McCARGOE COVE, ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK, KEWEENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN (2017)
A copper harpoon recovered in situ at a Nipissing beach habitation site (McCargoe Cove Site MC.02N) in close proximity to the Minong mine was submitted for protein residue analysis to determine its use.
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF A STONE SCRAPER FROM SITE 523X, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, CANADA (2018)
One scraper recovered from a multi-component precontact and historic mining camp next to Tuededéveh Tué, Northwest Territories, was submitted for protein residue analysis to identify proteins that contribute to understanding its use.
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF ARTIFACTS FROM SITE FJPH 126, ALBERTA, CANADA (2009)
A total of four lithic tools and associated soil controls were submitted for protein residue analysis from site FjPh 126, located near Edmonton, Alberta. The goal of the analysis is to detect fish and/or animal remains that may be present on the surface of these tools.
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF ARTIFACTS FROM SITES HHOS-9, HHOS-11, HHOS-14, HIOR-3, AND HIOR-5 FOR THE HUSKY SUNRISE THERMAL SAGD PROJECT, ALBERTA, CANADA (2004)
Artifacts from sites HhOs-9, HhOs-11, HhOs-14, HiOr-3, and HiOr-5 in the vicinity of Fort McMurray, Alberta, were tested for possible protein residues. The artifacts from these sites appear to date to approximately 9000 and 7000 BP. Analysis of protein residues from the artifacts' surface can provide information concerning processing/hunting of animals with these tools.
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF ARTIFACTS FROM SITES HHOV-294, HIOV-57, HIOU-55, AND HIOU-61 FOR THE SYNCRUDE AURORA MINE NORTH 2003 AND 2005 PROJECTS, ALBERTA, CANADA (2004)
Lithic artifacts from sites HhOv-294, HiOv-57, HiOu-55, and HiOu-61 were tested for possible protein residues. These sites were identified in the development area for the Syncrude Canada Limited's Aurora Mine North 2003 and 2005 project north of Fort McMurray in northeastern Alberta, Canada. The artifacts from these sites appear to date to the Early Precontact Period, approximately 9000 to 7000 BP. Protein residue analysis was undertaken to determine if proteins were present on the artifact...
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF ARTIFACTS FROM SITES HHOV-305, HHOV-308, HHOV- 316, HHOV-319, HHOV-323, HHOV-327, HHOV-328, AND HHOV-339 FOR THE MUSKEG VALLEY QUARRY PROJECT, ALBERTA, CANADA (2004)
Artifacts from sites HhOv-305, HhOv-308, HhOv-316, HhOv-319, HhOv-323, HhOv-327, HhOv-328, and HhOv-339 in the vicinity of Fort McMurray, Alberta, were tested for possible protein residues. The artifacts from these sites appear to date to approximately 9000 and 7000 BP. Analysis of protein residues from the artifacts’ surface can provide information concerning processing/hunting of animals with these tools.
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF CHIPPED STONE TOOLS FROM SITE JEVE-2, SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY, CANADA (2011)
Two chipped stone tools were submitted for protein residue analysis from site JeVe-2, Yukon Territory, Canada. These items were recovered during survey work associated with the proposed Alaska Pipeline Project. These artifacts were recovered along the pipeline corridor in the extreme southern portion of Yukon Territory. The goal of this analysis was to extract and identify any blood residues that may be present on the surfaces of these tools.
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF CHIPPED STONE TOOLS FROM SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY AND NORTHEASTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (2011)
A total of 17 chipped stone tools were submitted for protein residue analysis. These items were recovered during survey work associated with the proposed Alaska Pipeline Project. These artifacts were recovered along the project corridor in Southern Yukon Territory and Northeastern British Columbia. The goal of this analysis was to extract and identify any blood residues that might be present on the surfaces of these tools.
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF LITHIC ARTIFACTS AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING OF BONE FOR SITES FROM WILLISTON LAKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (2011)
Four Paleoindian lithic tools from Williston Lake, located in northern British Columbia, were submitted for protein residue analysis. The goal of this analysis was to extract and identify any blood residues that might be present on the surfaces of these tools. A calcined bone fragment from a hearth feature was also submitted for AMS radiocarbon dating.
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF LITHIC ARTIFACTS FROM SITES HaRf-51, HaRf-52, HaRf-70, HaRf-71, HaRf-85, HbRf-65, HbRf-102, AND HbRf-132 IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (2015)
Eight subsurface pre-contact sites (HaRf-51, HaRf-52, HaRf-70, HaRf-71, HaRf-85, HbRf-65, HbRf-102, and HbRf-132) of varying size are situated on knolls and ridges near the confluence of the Peace and Moberly Rivers, British Columbia, Canada. Conventional radiocarbon dates for the sites range between 11,220 ± 40 BP and 1770 ± 30 BP (Shauna Huculak, personal communication April 24, 2015). Nine lithic artifacts and associated soil control samples collected from the sites’ assemblages were...
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF LITHIC ARTIFACTS FROM SITES HIOV80, HIOV16, HIOV83, HIOV126, AND HIOV92, FOR THE FORT HILLS 2008 MITIGATION (FMA PROJECT 115708.MI08), ALBERTA, CANADA (2009)
A total of nine stone artifacts were submitted for protein residue analysis from sites Hi0v80, HiOv16, HiOv83, HiOv126, and HiOv92, located in northern Alberta, Canada. Archaeological activities are related to the 2008 Fort Hills mitigation (FMA Project 115708.MI08). These sites are within the Central Mixedwood Natural Subregion of the Boreal Forest Region. Previous analysis of artifacts from this region have yielded a high rate of positive protein residue results, likely due to the...
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF LITHIC SAMPLES FROM SITE BlDp-58, YORK COUNTY, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA (2015)
Site BlDp-58, York County, New Brunswick, was heavily impacted during road construction. Nineteen lithics recovered from push piles, test pits, and the surface include twelve fine-grained volcanic scrapers, two fine-grained volcanic projectile points, two finegrained volcanic gravers, a hornfel scraper, a hornfel retouched flake, and a chert retouched flake (Tricia Jarratt, personal communication June 25, 2015). Protein residue washes collected from these artifacts by New Brunswick...
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF LITHIC SAMPLES FROM SITES GdOn-18, GdOo-16, GdOp-33, GeOn-5, GeOo-53, GeOo-56, AND GeOo-60, ALBERTA, CANADA (2014)
Seven prehistoric sites in the Census 12 division of Alberta, Canada contained lithic artifacts recovered from surface and subsurface deposits. These sites have been identified as prehistoric campsites, workshops, and/or scatters. Ten lithics from the seven sites were submitted for protein residue analysis to discern tool use and subsistence patterns.
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF LITHIC TOOLS FROM SITE HhOv-87, ALBERTA CANADA (2011)
A total of 14 Lithic tools consisting of projectile points, bifaces, and utilized flakes recovered from site HhOv-87 were submitted for protein residue analysis. Previous analysis of lithics from this site yielded positive results to trout and goat antiserum (Yost and Logan 2010).
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF LITHIC TOOLS FROM THE WALLY’S BEACH SITE (DhPg-8), ALBERTA, CANADA (2015)
Water was drained from the artificial St. Mary’s irrigation reservoir leaving the bottom exposed along with bones and trackways of late Pleistocene animals and stone artifacts. Three lithic artifacts were recovered from Wally’s Beach Site (DhPg-8), a possible hunting and butchering site situated in the draw down zone of the St. Mary’s irrigation reservoir, Alberta, Canada. One of the lithics was associated with camel remains while another was recovered among horse remains. The third item, a...
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF PROJECTILE POINTS FROM SITES EGPN 441 AND EGPN 442, VALLEY RIDGE, ALBERTA, CANADA (2010)
Sites EgPn 442 and EgPn 441, located close to one another on the western outskirts of Calgary, were occupied between approximately 4200 BP and the Proto-Historic period, collectively. Three projectile points, a Hanna Point (4200-3000 BP) and a metal point from the Proto-Historic occupation were tested from EgPn 442. Site EgPn 441 yielded a Samantha Point (2000 to 1200 BP) for protein residue analysis. The goal of the analysis is to remove and identify any protein residues that may be present on...
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SITES HbRi-005, HbRi-006, HbRh-016, HbRi-049, HbRh-063, HbRh-144, HbRh-148, HbRh-155, AND HbRh-168, BRITISH COLUMBA, CANADA (2017)
Flaked lithics including projectile points, bifaces, scrapers, flake tools, and an adze from multiple archaeological sites in British Columbia were submitted for protein residue analysis to determine what animals these tools were used to process.
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF STONE TOOLS AND A FEATURE SAMPLE FROM SITES HHOW 49, HHOW 54, HHOW 55, HHOX 11, AND HHOX 15, NORTHEASTERN ALBERTA, CANADA (2009)
A variety of stone tools, including scrapers, projectile points and flakes, as well as, a feature fill soil sample, were submitted for protein residue analysis from a cluster of sites in northeastern Alberta. Previous protein residue analysis of artifacts from this area by PaleoResearch Institute (PRI) have resulted in good rates of positive protein reactivity, possibly due to good preservation from low biological soil activity. Results of this analysis should provide valuable animal subsistence...
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF THREE STONE TOOLS FROM SITE FDOT 31, SOUTHEASTERN ALBERTA, CANADA (2010)
Site FdOt 31, a multi-component site located in southeastern Alberta, has an upper component with radiocarbon dates of 1080 ±40 and 1190 ±40 RCYBP and a lower component with a radiocarbon date of 6950 ±50 RCYBP. A total of three stone tools were submitted for protein residue analysis. A quartzite biface (sample 1962) was found in the upper component and a quartzite biface (sample 1881) and a projectile point (sample 1875) were found in the lower component. The goal of the analysis was to...
PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF TWO LITHIC ARTIFACTS FROM SITES HJOV12 AND HJOV26, NORTHEASTERN ALBERTA, CANADA (2009)
Two biface stone artifacts were submitted for protein residue analysis from sites HjOv12 and HjOv26, located in northeastern Alberta, Canada. The goal of this analysis is to detect protein residues that may be present on the surface of these tools as a result of their use.