Sediment (Material Keyword)
276-300 (496 Records)
The Pine Island Site Complex (8LL33), located on Pine Island along the southwestern Gulf Coast of Florida, includes a group of related sites. This complex is located within a large estuarine system comprising Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound, and San Carlos Bay. Two prominent midden-mound complexes, Brown’s Complex and Randell Complex, include anthropogenic water features. Three sediment samples collected from within lightning whelks obtained from a context dating to approximately AD...
POLLEN ANALYSIS OF SEDIMENT FROM SITE CSH 2, KAKA’AKO, HONOLULU, O’AHU, HAWAI’I (2019)
The Ward Block F Project is located in the Kaka’ako neighborhood of the city of Honolulu, O’ahu, Hawai’i, along the coast between Downtown Honolulu and Waikiki. Excavation of Site CSH 2 uncovered berms and pans related to historic period (post-1778) salt production below 20th century fill deposits. Eleven sediment samples were collected from Site CSH 2 for pollen analysis to determine the extent of historic human modification of the coastal landscape into salt production complexes.
POLLEN ANALYSIS OF SEDIMENT FROM WADI MATAHA AND WADI MATAHA 2, PETRA, JORDAN (2005)
Thirteen pollen samples from Wadi Mataha, and six from Wadi Mataha 2, Jordan, were examined for pollen content. A few of these samples represent modern deposits examined as controls to understand pollen dispersal and representation of local and regional vegetation. In addition, archaeological samples represent Early Natufian, Late Natufian, and Kebaran occupations. One sample was examined from a burial. Examination of these samples was aimed at defining recovery of pollen and obtaining a pollen...
POLLEN ANALYSIS OF SELECTED SAMPLES FROM STEEL'S PASS, (24MA565), MONTANA (1995)
Six stratigraphic pollen samples were examined from Steel's Pass to provide paleoenvironmental information. These samples represent archaeological excavations during the summer of 1994 in grid Unit 6S/4E. Several paleosols or paleosol-like horizons were recorded along with a tephra lense of Mazama ash. Pollen samples were collected and examined from the paleosol-like horizons and the Mazama ash to examine the pollen signature for prehistoric vegetation.
POLLEN ANALYSIS OF SITE 48CR9097, CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING (2017)
Site 48CR9097represents an Early to Late Archaic occupation containing five features and divided into a Prehistoric Camp and Faunal Block. Radiocarbon dates obtained for Feature 1, noted at a depth of 26–34 cmbgs, and Feature 3, recovered at a depth of 53–93 cmbgs are reported as 1800 ± 30 and 5300 ± 30 BP, respectively. Three pollen samples were examined from the Prehistoric Camp block, and two pollen samples were examined from the Faunal Block.
POLLEN ANALYSIS OF SITES AT 88, AT 90 AND AT 91 ATOKA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA and POLLEN ANALYSIS OF SITE CO 244 COAL COUNTY, OKLAHOMA (1975)
POLLEN ANALYSIS OF SITES AT 88, AT 90 AND AT 91 ATOKA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA: Pollen samples from sites At 88, At 90, and At 91 in Atoka County, Oklahoma were submitted to the author for preparation and analysis. The purpose of the preparation and analysis of these samples was to ascertain the components of the environment in the area and to determine whether or not the cultural sequence at the site generated any factors which affected the environment. It was also hoped that information could be...
POLLEN ANALYSIS OF STRATIGRAPHIC DEPOSITS AT SITE 35LIN587, WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST, OREGON (1994)
Pollen analysis was undertaken on four samples from modern vegetation communities, as well as sub-surface samples from two different areas. Pollen analysis of the modern control samples was used to define the pollen record for modern vegetation communities which will assist in interpreting paleoenvironmental records. Sub-surface examination of the pollen record was designed to provide information concerning prehistoric vegetation, as well as pollen preservation and the potential of detailed...
POLLEN ANALYSIS OF SUSPECTED GARDEN AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HAMILL HOUSE, GEORGETOWN, COLORADO (2002)
Twenty pollen samples were examined from suspected garden beds or plots associated with the Hamill House in Georgetown, Colorado. A modern surface sample was examined to provide control information concerning modern pollen rain. In addition, fifteen samples were examined from a possible garden plot in the northeast portion of the lot. This plot was slightly lower than the neighboring sodded area. A single sample was examined from the possible sodded area next to the garden. One sample was...
POLLEN ANALYSIS OF THREE SAMPLES FROM CORE 9, TAMPA, FLORIDA (2010)
Three samples, collected at widely spaced intervals from Core 9, were submitted for exploratory pollen analysis. The purpose of this analysis was to document the presence and preservation of pollen from sediments at this location and recover any identifiable botanic remains and ostracods.
POLLEN ANALYSIS OF TWENTY-THREE SEDIMENT SAMPLES FROM SITE 13DB674, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA (2019)
Site 13DB674 is situated on terrace within an actively cultivated cornfield extending southeast of the junction of east/west-trending Seippel Road and north/south-trending Cousins Road in Dubuque County, Iowa. A lithic artifact concentration consisting of tertiary flake reductions was discovered at the site, with cultural materials recovered from two separate stratigraphic formation members, recognized by geologists as Gunder (c. 10,500–3,000 BP) and Roberts Creek (c. 4,000–500 BP) (Leah Rogers,...
POLLEN ANALYSIS ON SAMPLES FROM KAHALUU AHUPUA’A, HAWAI’I (2015)
Recent archaeological work at Kahaluu Ahupua’a, located on the western coast of Hawai’i Island, recovered sediment samples from Po’o Pond. Two samples, one from the southern portion and one from the central portion, collected from one meter below the water table, were submitted for pollen analysis to determine use of the area (Trevor Yucha, personal communication June 29, 2015). Previous pollen analysis for this site examined three sediment samples from open air water wells (Scott Cummings...
POLLEN ANALYSIS, MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS, AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING OF SAMPLES FROM SITES 42WS1803, 42WS1804, AND 42WS4458, WASHINGTON COUNTY, UTAH (2009)
Pollen and macrofloral samples were submitted from features at sites 42Ws1803, 42Ws1804, and 42Ws4458 in Washington County, Utah. All three sites exhibit evidence of Virgin Anasazi occupations, and site 42Ws4458 also contains evidence of a Basketmaker II-Pueblo I habitation. Pollen and macrofloral analyses will be used to provide information concerning plant resources that were processed by occupants of these sites. AMS radiocarbon dates provide information on the time of occupation of three...
POLLEN AND BOTANIC ANALYSIS OF THE CONTENTS OF TWO GRAY-WARE CERAMIC VESSELS FROM THE BERNSTEIN-DIERKING DISCOVERY SITE, 42SA24364, UTAH (2001)
Two Dolores corrugated grayware ceramic vessels were recovered from a small sheltered alcove at the Bernstein-Dierking Discovery site, 42SA24364, in eastern Utah. Ceramics and radiocarbon dates suggest occupation during the Pueblo II period. Fill inside the North Pot was sampled at 5 cm intervals for pollen and/or botanic remains to provide information concerning paleoenvironmental conditions as this vessel filled. In addition, a wash was collected from the interior of the pot to determine...
POLLEN AND DIATOM ANALYSIS FOR OFF-SITE TRENCHES AT FB 16004, FB 16006, AND FB 16008, FORT BLISS, NEW MEXICO (2009)
Four trenches were cut through a low lying playa surrounded by large eolian dune piles and sand sheets in the Tularosa Basin of New Mexico. Six sediment samples from three of the trenches (Geological Trench 1 and 2 and FB 16008) were submitted for pollen and diatom analysis.
POLLEN AND DIATOM ANALYSIS OF SEDIMENTS FROM METAMORPHOSE POINT (SITE BHT 8 and BHT 4; PROJECT NO. 560-033), FORT BLISS, NEW MEXICO (2008)
A total of seven pollen samples and one sample for diatom analysis were submitted from Metamorphose Point (Site BHT 8). These samples were collected from two different sections of a trench cut. Two sections were sampled at the site. Section 1 included a paleosol (2Ab) that was sampled at the bottom, middle, and top for pollen analysis to better understand the local paleoenvironment. Section 2 is represented by pollen samples from the bottom, middle, and top of possible playa deposits. In...
POLLEN AND MACRO FLORAL ANALYSIS AT THE GRUB SITE, 48SW11644, WYOMING (1999)
Site 48SW11644 exhibits two occupational components reflecting occupation during the Opal phase (6290-5920 BP) and again much later during the transition between the Deadman Wash and Uinta phases (1830-1535 BP). Pollen and/or macrofloral analyses were conducted on sediment removed from large, slab-lined hearths, slabs lining the hearths, occupational surfaces, and groundstone to understand plant processing activities associated with these features and tools.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSES AT SITE 42EM2517, EAST-CENTRAL UTAH (2012)
Samples from the fill of three fire pit/hearth features at Site 42Em2517 in east-central Utah were examined for pollen and macrofloral remains. A soil control sample also was submitted for pollen analysis. Site 42Em2517 is a known rockshelter with multiple components including Archaic, Formative, Late Prehistoric, and Historic. An excavation block was placed within and in front of the rockshelter, with additional excavation units placed to the east and west of the rockshelter. Pollen and...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSES AT SITES IN THE LINCOLN NATIONAL FOREST, NEW MEXICO (2010)
Samples from five ring middens at five sites in the Guadalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico were examined for pollen and macrofloral remains. These ring middens represent roasting pits or hearths with fire-cracked rock that were used from the Archaic to the Jornada Mogollon and up through the historic Apache period. The Apache are noted to still use these types of pits to roast agave (Diane Prather, personal communication, September 22, 2010). Radiocarbon dates from these features ranged...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSES IN THE SAN MATEO BASIN, NORTHWESTERN NEW MEXICO (1988)
Ten pollen and eight macrofloral samples were collected from four archaeological sites in the San Mateo Basin. These sites ranged in age from Archaic and Basketmaker II to Pueblo to the Historic period. The pollen and macrofloral samples were collected from features at these sites to examine the floral portion of the subsistence base, to address feature and site function. Identification of patterns of subsistence was sought at these sites.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSES OF A SINGLE SAMPLE FROM THE SCHMITT CHERT MINE AT SITE 24VW559, MONTANA (1996)
Unburned sediment containing wood charcoal was noted as a spoil pile resulting from chert mining at the Three Waters Quarries, Site 24VW559, on the Missouri River in Montana. The mine represents Pelican Lake Complex utilization during the Late Middle Prehistoric Period. Pollen and macrofloral analyses were conducted on the sediment to identify the types of plants growing in the area and those that were burned. Charcoal removed from this sample also will be radiocarbon dated.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSES OF SAMPLES FROM 42GR3751, UTAH (2012)
Site 42Gr3751 represents a temporary camp of unknown cultural affiliation containing chipped stone tools, lithic debitage, and a metate fragment. Recent excavations revealed three features. Samples from a stacked rock slab feature and from an unprepared hearth were examined for pollen. Fill from the unprepared hearth also was floated to recover macrofloral remains. A pollen control sample was collected from the site surface. Pollen and macrofloral analyses of the fill from two of these features...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSES OF SAMPLES FROM SITE 42SV662, THE BACKHOE VILLAGE SITE, SEVIER COUNTY, UTAH (2010)
Three pollen samples from Backhoe Village (42SV662) were submitted for pollen analysis. The samples represent two depressions in a structure and a pit feature on a nearby prehistoric use surface.
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS ALONG STATE ROUTE 69 NORTH OF DEWEY, YAVAPAI COUNTY, ARIZONA (1990)
The archaeology in the Prescott region, specifically in the Dewey area, is relatively unknown. Pollen and macrofloral samples have been analyzed from three sites north of Dewey along State Route 69 specifically to discuss subsistence practices. Selection of samples focused on examination of material from pithouses, firepits, burial/roasting pits, burial pits, and deep round pits. Pollen and macrofloral remains were examined from sites AZ N:7:41 (ASM), AZ N:8:15 (ASM), and AZ N:8:16 (ASM). ...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AND CHARCOAL IDENTIFICATION OF SAMPLES FROM CA-SDI-20130, SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (2014)
Site CA-SDI-20130, a prehistoric habitation site, is located in San Diego County along the coast between the community of La Jolla and the Scripps Institute of Oceanography (Pigniolo, et al. 2009). The site has been heavily disturbed by modern development and although its true extent is currently an estimate, the original boundary is believed to include an area near the Pacific shore line on a natural ridge representing a Pleistocene sand bar adjacent to an estuary. Artifacts, a sparse midden...
POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AND IDENTIFICATION OF BOTANIC REMAINS FROM BLACK DOG CAVE, SITE 26CK5686/BLM 53-7216, NEVADA (2000)
Sediment samples recovered from a wall profile in Room 2 of Black Dog Cave (Feature 13, Locus 4) at the Black Dog Mesa Archaeological Complex (26CK5686/BLM 53-7216) in southeast Nevada were examined for pollen and macrofloral remains. Pollen analysis also was conducted on adobe from the bottom of a slab-lined storage pit in the room. Botanic remains from several units within the cave were submitted for identification. Black Dog Cave consists of an extensive cavern containing features and...