Macrobotanical (Material Keyword)
Plant remains such as fruit, seeds, buds, or other plant parts.
4,051-4,075 (5,352 Records)
Samples associated with a shallow pit house at site 26CK1282 were examined for pollen and macrofloral remains to provide information concerning plant resources utilized by the occupants of the pit house, particularly evidence for use of wetland resources or farming. Individual charcoal samples representing construction members also were submitted for identification. This site was buried in the floodplain of Las Vegas Wash in southern Nevada and appears to represent occupation around A.D....
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 42CB1279, UTAH (1999)
Site 42CB 1279 in Carbon County, Utah, exhibits rock art evidence of occupations during the Archaic, Fremont, and probable Numic (Ute) time period affiliations. A shallow alcove adjacent to the rock art panels contained a single-component Numic (Ute) occupation. A cultural horizon in the alcove exhibited charcoal-stained soil, faunal materials, and lithic artifacts. No hearth, processing pits, or groundstone were noted in the occupational layer. Pollen and floatation samples were collected...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 42CB1302, UTAH (1999)
A single hearth or roasting pit at Site 42CB1302 was sampled for pollen and macrofloral remains to provide information concerning plants processed. This site is a small prehistoric camp of unknown temporal affiliation situated in the uplands north of Price, Utah. Other material noted at the site included a two-handed mono and a few pieces of debitage.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 42CB1354, CENTRAL UTAH (2000)
A total of four soil samples from site 42CB1354 in east-central Utah were submitted for pollen and macrofloral analysis. The samples were recovered in and adjacent to a prehistoric hearth that was exposed during pipeline construction. Radiocarbon dates indicate the site was occupied between A.D. 400 and 600. Pollen and macrofloral analysis of the samples will provide a clearer understanding of plant resources available to and utilized by occupants at the site.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 42GR2780, A MIDDLE ARCHAIC SITE IN SOUTHEASTERN UTAH (1998)
Pollen and macrofloral analyses were undertaken on material from 42GR2780, a Middle Archaic site that yielded a radiocarbon age of 4420 ± 50 BP. Three continuous cultural strata were defined in the alcove that contained this site, although no cultural features were noted. Pollen and macrofloral samples were collected from strata within the alcove to identify plants that might have been exploited by occupants of this site.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 42SA 12209 (1987)
Nine paired pollen and macrofloral samples from four structures and a plaza at 42SA 12209 were analyzed. This Pueblo I habitation site exhibits evidence of numerous structures and a plaza, has been only partially excavated. Samples from portions of Structures 1, 2, 5, and 6 are addressed in this report. Pollen and macrofloral sampling concentrated on the recovery of data that would shed light on subsistence activities.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 42SA14187: AN ANASAZI BURIAL IN SOUTHEASTERN UTAH (1983)
A burial eroding out of an arroyo sidewall in West Water Canyon has been the subject of archaeological investigation. The burial (42SA14l87) was located in a burial pit within the fill of a large circular pit structure. During the course of archaeological investigations, four pollen and two flotation samples have been analyzed in an effort to gain information concerning the interment. The burial pit contained several artifacts, including two vessels and several polishing stones. Pollen...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 48LN3651, WYOMING (2000)
Site 48LN3651 is a prehistoric campsite comprised of two hearth remnants (Feature 1 and Feature 2) and a lithic scatter. Radiocarbon dates indicate that Feature 1 dates to 4,500 BP, where as Feature 2 dates to 2,500 BP. Fill samples from these features were submitted for pollen and macrofloral analysis.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 48NA182, WYOMING (2003)
The fill from five cultural features at site 48NA182 were examined for pollen and/or macrofloral remains. This site is a multi-occupation rockshelter and open camp located on Naval Petroleum Reserve # 3 in central Wyoming. Five macrofloral and three pollen samples were analyzed to determine paleo-environmental conditions and potential economic uses of plants at the site.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 48PA987 IN NORTHWESTERN WYOMING and POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSES AT FA88-136-1 AND FA88-136-2 IN NORTHWESTERN WYOMING (1989)
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 48PA987 IN NORTHWESTERN WYOMING: Pollen and macrofloral samples were collected at 42PA987 during archaeological testing. One hearth, two stone circles, two soil surfaces, and the present ground surface are presented. Pollen analysis has concentrated on the identification of elements of the paleoenvironment, as well as any evidence for subsistence activity. POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSES AT FA88-136-1 AND FA88-136-2 IN NORTHWESTERN WYOMING: Pollen and...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 48SU1144 AND 48SU1172, SOUTHWESTERN WYOMING (1990)
One pollen and one macrofloral sample were selected for analysis from 48SU1144, while one pollen and three macrofloral samples were examined from 48SU1172. Groundstone was washed for pollen from both sites. Pollen and macrofloral analyses concentrated on identification of remains that would indicate subsistence activities at this site.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 48SW11483, THE ALKALI CREEK SITE (2001)
Eight pollen samples and a single botanic identification sample were examined from 48SW11483, the Alkali Creek Site, in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The Alkali Creek Site is located on a low ridge overlooking the confluence of Alkali Creek and Salt Wells Creek at the foot of Pine Mountain between Flaming Gorge and Vermillion Basin. Feature 1, a slab-lined, cobblefilled hearth, yielded a radiocarbon age of 3580 +/- 70 BP. Features 2 and 3 yielded radiocarbon ages of 2970 +/- 70 BP and 3360...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 48WA893, BIGHORN BASIN WYOMING (2004)
Site 48WA893 is located in the south-central section of the Bighorn Basin in northern Wyoming. The site is situated within the grassland ecotone and was discovered in the borrow pit of a dirt road. The site consists of a living surface containing four hearths, a fire-cracked rock feature, and dispersed heat altered stones. Test excavations at the site revealed an additional fire feature containing a distinct stain and a concentration of heat altered quartzite. This newly discovered feature...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 5EP2, SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO (1988)
Site 5EP2 is located in a large rockshelter at the base of a sandstone cliff. The shelter faces approximately west-southwest. Plains Woodland artifacts were noted at the site, and radiocarbon ages of 1350 + 60 BP and 1490 + 60 BP were obtained from the base of the deposits. This site is the only site in the area to yield pottery so far. Pollen and macrofloral samples were collected stratigraphically at 5EP2 to assess paleoenvironmental conditions and to identify any evidence of...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 5JA1068 IN THE THOMPSON LAND EXCHANGE PROJECT, MIDDLE PARK, COLORADO (1997)
Site 5JA1068, a multi-component lithic scatter containing at least two rock-filed hearths and a metate fragment, contains projectile points indicating Late Archaic and Late Prehistoric occupation. Pollen and macrofloral analysis were conducted to identify plants that may have been processed by the Late Archaic and/or Late Prehistoric occupants of this area.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT 5LA5255 (SUE SITE) AND 5LA5846 (CARVED ROCK HILL), PINON CANYON MANEUVER AREA, SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO (1990)
Stratigraphic pollen samples were examined from two archaeological sites in the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Area — 5LA5255 (the Sue Site) and 5LA5846 (Carved Rock Hill). The stratigraphic pollen record was analyzed to provide a description of paleoenvironmental conditions at both sites. In addition, the data gathered from this stratigraphic examination of the Sue Site will be compared with a previous stratigraphic study at that site. Botanical materials recovered during dry screening at the Sue...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT A BASKETMAKER II PITHOUSE NEAR FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO (1987)
Four pollen and four macrofloral samples were collected and analyzed from an Early Basketmaker II pithouse located on Manzanares Mesa. The site is situated in a pinyon-juniper ecotone which contains far more juniper than pinyon. This pithouse is of vertical wall construction, and contained no pottery. Radiocarbon ages of 2020 ± 70 BP and 2200 ± 70 BP have been returned from wood interpreted to have been used in the house contruction. The pollen and macrofloral samples were analysed to...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT A SLAB-LINED CIST, SAN JUAN COUNTY, UTAH (1987)
Single pollen and flotation samples were collected from an isolated slab-lined cist near Westwater Creek for the purpose of recovering any potential evidence of economic activity. The feature may have had two episodes of use as a roasting and/or processing pit. In addition, a single pollen sample was collected from the present ground surface to serve as a control for interpretation.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT AZ AA:12:73(ASM), AVRA VALLEY ROAD, SOUTHERN ARIZONA (1998)
Limited archaeobotanic testing was undertaken at Huntington Ruin, a primary Hohokam village in the Santa Cruz River floodplain. Paired pollen and flotation samples represent hearth fill inside a pithouse. In addition, three botanic samples represent trash and a posthole in the pithouse. These samples were examined to provide subsistence information for the occupants of this Hohokam village.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT AZ BB:9:148 (ASM), ARIZONA (1999)
Samples from features at Site AZ BB:9:148 (ASM) in the northern portion of the Tucson Basin in southern Arizona were examined for pollen and macrofloral remains. This site is believed to have been occupied by the Hohokam during the Rincon Phase, A.D. 950-1150, based on ceramic data. Excavations concentrated on six main areas at the site. Pollen and macrofloral analyses are used to provide information concerning plant resources available to and possibly utilized by the Hohokam occupants of...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT AZ U:5:8(REC), THE HORSEWORLD SITE (1989)
Seven pollen and twenty-five macrofloral samples were examined from three features at the HorseWorld Site (AZ U:5:8(REC). This site contained a large rock cairn (Feature 1), that may be a trail shrine, as well as two smaller cairns. Ceramics recovered included mainly Santa Cruz red-on-buff, although a few possible Gila Butte sherds have also been recovered. This association places the site within the Colonial Period (700-900 AD). Pollen and macrofloral samples were examined to shed light...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT BIG BEND HAMLET, SITE 5MT9387, SOUTHWEST COLORADO (1996)
Twelve pollen and twelve macrofloral examples were examined from feature fill and floor fill at Site 5MT9387 in southwest Colorado. Big Bend Hamlet (5MT9387) appears to have been occupied primarily during Basketmaker III times. Pollen and macrofloral analyses were used to answer questions pertinent to the problem domain of economy and adaptation.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT BLUFF BENCH, SITE 42SA17725, SOUTHEAST UTAH (1996)
Samples from Site 42SA 17725 in southeast Utah were analyzed for pollen and macrofloral remains. This site is believed to represent a habitation site and consisted of pit structures, fire hearths, and a midden deposit. Radiocarbon dates obtained on charred material and wood from the various features suggest that the site was occupied during the Late Archaic/Basketmaker II interval, with calibrated dates ranging from 405 B.C to A.D. 160. Pollen and macrofloral analyses are used to address...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT CLOVER RUIN (AR-03-07-01-1036), ARIZONA (1995)
Five pollen and three macrofloral samples were examined from Clover Ruin (AR-03-07-01-1036), a small seasonally occupied structure. The site is located in the side yard of a ranger station on the Kaibab National Forest. Clover Ruin appears to represent a hunting/gathering location of the "Cohonina" and was occupied around AD 900-1000. Pollen and macrofloral analyses were undertaken to identify vegetal elements of the subsistence base at this site. A single sample was examined from the...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT DEADMAN LAKE (SITE 42UN2331), ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST, UTAH (2002)
Samples from site 42UN2331 in Ashley National Forest, northeastern Utah, were examined for pollen and/or macrofloral remains. This site is a high elevation site overlooking Deadman Lake in the Uinta Mountains and appears to represent early Fremont, mid-Fremont, and Ute occupation of the area. Pollen and macrofloral analysis is used to provide information concerning plant resources utilized by the various occupants of this site.