Pollen (Material Keyword)
Use for any microscopic plant remains
2,351-2,375 (2,989 Records)
Soil samples from sites 420a545 and 420a791 in northeastern Utah were analyzed for pollen, starch, and/or macrofloral remains. Site 420a545 represents a Late Archaic and Fremont hunting camp and shallow rock shelter, while 420a791 is a Fremont and Late Prehistoric campsite with numerous brush structures. Pollen, starch, and macrofloral analyses are used to provide information concerning plant resources utilized by the various occupants of these sites.
POLLEN, STARCH, AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT SITES 42SA26111 AND 42WN2658, CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK, UTAH (2010)
Two archaeological sites in Canyonlands National Park, southeast Utah, were examined. Site 42SA26111 consists of five small overhang rockshelters and a dense artifact scatter dating from the late Pueblo II and Pueblo III period. A groundstone from a rockshelter at 42SA26111 was washed to recover pollen and starches that would represent food processing. Site 42WN2658 is a single-room habitation structure with an associated artifact scatter with corrugated sherds suggesting a Pueblo II/Pueblo III...
POLLEN, STARCH, AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS FOR SAMPLES FROM HORNBY CREEK, SITE 10BR14, PEND OREILLE RIVER VALLEY, BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO (2006)
Samples from the fill of two features at the Hornby Creek Site (10BR14) in northern Idaho were examined for pollen, starch, and macrofloral remains. These features consist of a small basin-shaped cultural feature and a large, shallow, fire modified rock (FMR) concentration with dark charcoal staining. It has been postulated that these features were used for plant processing, most likely camas. Radiocarbon dates from these features indicate occupation during the Middle period phase (ca....
POLLEN, STARCH, AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS FOR SITES IN THE ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST, UTAH (2006)
Samples were collected and examined from prehistoric sites 42DA1392, 42DC1859, and 42DC1861 in the Ashley National Forest of northwestern Utah. These sites represent multiple occupations of the area. Radiocarbon dates reflect Early Archaic and Fremont occupations at 42DC1392, with Late Archaic and Fremont occupations at 42DC1859 and 42DC1861. Soil samples from these sites were analyzed for evidence of pollen/starches and macrofloral remains. Charcoal was collected from macrofloral samples...
POLLEN, STARCH, AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM HEARTH FEATURES AT SITES 5MF6806, 5MF6871, AND 5MF6872, MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO (2010)
A total of fourteen samples from hearth features at sites 5MF6871, 5MF6872, and 5MF6806 were examined for pollen, starch, and macrofloral remains. These sites were encountered during well pad construction in Powder Wash, Colorado. Radiocarbon dates suggest Settled Period and Pioneer Period (both Early Archaic) occupations at 5MF6806, Settled Period and Aspen Tradition (Formative Era) occupations at 5MF6871, and Pioneer Period and Aspen Tradition occupations at 5MF6872. Pollen, starch, and...
POLLEN, STARCH, AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM HEARTH FEATURES AT SITES 5MF6806, 5MF6871, AND 5MF6872, MOFFAT COUNTY, COLORADO (2010)
Samples from the fill of hearth features at sites 5MF6871, 5MF6872, and 5MF6806 were examined to recover pollen, starch, and macrofloral remains. Although most of the samples were submitted earlier in the year, an additional six samples from Features 12 through 17 at site 5MF6806 were submitted later for pollen and macrofloral analysis. These sites were encountered during well pad construction in Powder Wash, Colorado. Radiocarbon dates suggest Settled Period and Pioneer Period (both Early...
POLLEN, STARCH, AND ORGANIC RESIDUE (FTIR) ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SITE 48CR8818, CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING (2012)
Site 48CR8818 represents an Early Archaic housepit with three subfloor thermal basins. Radiocarbon dates indicate this housepit was occupied between approximately 5600 and 5850 radiocarbon years BP. One modern and one stratigraphic sample were submitted for pollen analysis and an additional stratigraphic sample was examined for both pollen and starch. Pollen analysis was undertaken to describe the vegetation communities before and at the time of occupation, while starch analysis was added...
POLLEN, STARCH, AND ORGANIC RESIDUE (FTIR) ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SITE 5GN2404, GUNNISON COUNTY, COLORADO (2010)
Site 5GN2404, situated on a south-facing slope overlooking the Gunnison River Valley, was examined as part of work on the Blue Mesa-Skito Transmission Line. This large scatter of flaked lithic and ground stone artifacts also includes several thermal pits (Barb Lockwood, personal communication, August 11, 2010). Samples of ground stone and thermal pit fill were submitted for pollen, starch, and/or organic residue analysis using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry (FTIR).
POLLEN, STARCH, AND ORGANIC RESIDUE (FTIR) ANALYSIS OF SEDIMENT FROM THE SOURDOUGH I SITE, 48SW19463, SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING (2018)
The Sourdough I Site (48SW19463) is located 20 miles north of Wamsutter, Wyoming, in the northern portion of the Great Divide Basin. The site is situated on a land peninsula, extending into a dry playa lake bed. Site 48SW19463 exhibits seven features, four of which were sampled for pollen, starch, and/or FTIR analysis. Features 1 and 2 date between 1680–1730 BP, indicating an early occupation phase of the Late Prehistoric Uinta Phase. Features 4 and 5 date between 1070–1120 BP, indicating a more...
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PARASITE ANALYSIS OF HISTORIC OUTHOUSE DEPOSITS AT SITE AZ T:12:96 (ASM), PHOENIX, ARIZONA (1997)
Ten combined pollen and parasite samples representing ten separate outhouses in Block 73 of Historic Phoenix were examined. The first building was constructed in 1883 and the outhouse samples represent depositions between 1883 and 1915. Pollen analysis was undertaken to learn about foods consumed and landscaping in the vicinity of these outhouses. These samples were examined for evidence of parasite eggs to address questions of health and hygiene.
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSES AT GHWAIR, 1999-2000 FIELD SEASON (2000)
Four additional pieces of groundstone were recovered for washes during the Ghwair 1999- 2000 excavation season. In addition, a control sample and a fragment of plaster floor also were submitted for analysis. Pollen, phytolith, and starch analyses were conducted on these samples to identify evidence of food processing activity and local vegetation. Due to the difficulties in recovering a phytolith record from the last set of groundstone examined from Ghwair, the extraction process was...
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS AT GHWAIR I, JORDAN (1999)
Ghwair I is located along a major drainage to the Dead Sea in southern Jordan. The Pre- Pottery Neolithic B (PPNB) village covers approximately 2-3 acres, dating to approximately 7700 BP. This village overlooks the confluence of Wadi Ghwair and Wadi Feinan, which then drains west to the Dead Sea. Pollen and phytolith samples were collected as washes from six pieces of groundstone. In addition, two Caprine teeth, recovered in Room 3, were scraped to obtain dental calculus to identify any...
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS FOR A ROOT CELLAR AT THE EDEN HOUSE SITE (31BR52), NORTH CAROLINA (1997)
A single soil sample from the Eden House Site (31BR32) on the North Carolina Coastal Plain was examined for pollen and phytoliths. Between the 1670s and 1740s this area was a plantation owned by families of European extraction, probably all English. The soil sample was collected from a root cellar in what was probably a quarter for enslaved African Americans. Evidence for cultivated food crops was sought in the pollen and phytolith records.
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS FOR THE CALVER ISLAND SITE (36DA89), PENNSYLVANIA: STRATIGRAPHIC COLUMNS AND CERAMIC AND STEATITE SHERDS (2006)
Site 36DA89, the Calver Island Site, is a stratified archaeological site with occupations in the Late Archaic Period, Transitional Period, and Early Woodland Period located in Pennsylvania. Originally identified in 1976, the site underwent Phase II and Phase III excavations beginning in 2004 due to the need to replace the Susquehanna River Bridge. Nine soil samples were examined, six of which represent a stratigraphic column, while the remaining three represent sediments from specific soil...
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF AN EARTH-OVEN, LOT 147-RS, YONA, GUAM (2006)
An earth-oven was recovered from a project area that comprises Lot 147-R5 in Yona municipality, Guam. A single sample was collected from the fill of this earth-oven for pollen, phytolith, and starch analysis to assess any evidence of economic activity. The hearth is dated to 1440-1530 CE, within the late Latte Phase of Marianas prehistory.
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM 24YE26, YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA (2001)
Pollen, starch, and phytolith analyses were conducted on two sediment samples reflecting Cultural Levels 2 and 3 from 24YE26. The site is located along the Yellowstone River upstream from 48YE762 and in the general vicinity of 48YE252, which is a Iate Archaic Pelican Lake occupation. Pollen, starch, and phytolith analyses were undertaken to identify evidence of local vegetation and the possibility that plants might have been processed in the area.
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM CERRO JUANAQUERA, MEXICO (2002)
Five combined pollen, starch, and phytolith samples were examined from Cerro Juanaquera, Mexico. Because previous pollen analysis at a different lab had determined that there was insufficient pollen to recommend further analysis, phytolith analysis was requested. Fortunately, this study was able to examine both the pollen and phytolith records. In addition, starches are recovered in pollen samples and are reported when they are present. In large part, this study functions as an examination...
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM THE CEDAR BREAKS PROJECT, NEW MEXICO (2004)
Fifty combination pollen, starch, and phytolith samples were examined from seven archaeological sites on the Cedar Breaks Project, New Mexico. This project is located in the Mescalero Sands environmental area of southeastern New Mexico.
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF TWO MANOS FROM 5GA9, NORTH-CENTRAL COLORADO (2006)
Two manos from site 5GA9, an Early and Middle Archaic site in Grand County, Colorado were tested for evidence of pollen, starch, and phytoliths. This site is a large, open lithic scatter spread across the top of a terrace on the east side of the Blue River near the eastern foot of San Toy Mountain. These two manos were examined to provide information concerning plants that might have been ground using these tools.
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSES OF GROUNDSTONES FROM SITES CA-MNT-1504 AND CA-MNT-1487, MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (2017)
A pestle from CA-MNT-1504 and a handstone from CA-MNT-1487 were selected for study using pollen, starch, and/or protein residue analysis to identify foods processed. Both sites are described as unstratified middens with Ohlone/Costanoan affiliations in Monterey County.
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS AT SITES 35LK01111 AND 0601020407SI, OREGON (2005)
Groundstone artifacts from sites 35KL01111 and 0601020407SI near Davis Lake in the Deschutes National Forest of central Oregon were analyzed for pollen and starches to determine possible plant resources processed with these tools. Additionally, a soil control sample was submitted from site 0601020407SI. A chopper from site 35KL01111 was analyzed for possible protein residues. Protein residues from an artifact's surface can provide information concerning animal resources that were utilized.
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF ARTIFACTS FROM THE RAKER I SITE, 36NB58, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (2004)
A total of 20 lithic artifacts from the Raker I site, 36Nb58, in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, were analyzed for possible protein residues to provide information concerning animal resources that might have been hunted/processed using these tools. A possible milling stone found in the fill of a deep, silo-shaped pit also was washed for pollen and starches to determine if plants were ground using this tool. The majority of these artifacts represent a late Middle Archaic to early Late...
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF GROUND STONE TOOLS FROM THE BEATTY CURVE SITE, 35KL95, OREGON (2011)
Several ground stone samples from the Beatty Curve site (35KL95) in south central Oregon were submitted for pollen, starch, and protein residue analyses. This site is located on Oregon Highway 140 in Klamath County. Pollen, starch, and protein residue analyses were used to gain subsistence information concerning plant and animal utilization, as well as provide an understanding of seasonal site occupation
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF GROUNDSTONE FROM SITES CA-SDI-7199 AND CA-SDI-7976, SOUTHERN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (2002)
A mano fragment and a metate fragment from Site CA-SD 1-7199 for the Salt Creek Ranch Project, as well as an overturned metate from Site CA-SDI-7976 for the Eastlake III Woods Project, were examined for pollen, starch, and possible protein residues. Both sites are believed to be Late Archaic temporary processing sites in southern San Diego County. Pollen, starch, and protein residue analyses are used to provide information concerning plant and possible animal resources processed using these...
POLLEN, STARCH, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM THE WATER AUTHORITY SITE (36WH1619), WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (2016)
The Water Authority Site (36WH1619) reflects a series of small prehistoric camps situated on the T1 terrace of the North Branch of Pigeon Creek south of I-70 in the Waynesburg Hills Section of the Appalachian Plateaus physiographic province, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Rock cluster features and artifacts, including bifacial and cobble/pebble tools, and debitage, likely reflect occupations dating between the Late Archaic through Late Woodland/Late Prehistoric periods. Activities at the site...