Pollen Analysis (Other Keyword)
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Holotunich, an historical site in Belize, was occupied in the late 19th to early 20th century. The San Pedro Maya, who were Caste War refuges, occupied the site between the 1860s and the 1890s. During the early 20th century, this site functioned as a British logging camp from approximately 1920 to 1945. Archival data indicates that the Maya engaged in agriculture and also occasionally worked in the logging camps. Phytolith analysis was undertaken to identify evidence of plants and search...
POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM CA-ORA-711, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (2005)
Three burned manos and two control samples were collected from a habitation camp east of Aliso Creek in Orange County. The samples were collected from features 10 and 13, which are burned rock features or hearths. The samples were examined in an effort to discern what these manos might have been used to process.
POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM SITE 41MV145, EAGLE PASS MINE, TEXAS (2005)
Site 41MV145 is located approximately six miles east of the Rio-Grande near the western edge of Maverick County in south Texas. The Archaic site was originally recorded as a light surface scatter of burned rock and lithic debris. Subsequent subsurface reconnaissance was conducted, revealing cultural materials to a maximum depth of 70 cmbs, with the densest artifact concentration in the upper 30 cm. The artifact assemblage included a Clearfork biface and a Nueces biface, as well as lithic...
POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SEDIMENT SAMPLES AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING OF THE FOLSOM BLOCK AT THE BLACKWATER DRAW LOCALITY AND FROST ARROYO, NEW MEXICO (2012)
The Blackwater Draw Locality on the llano estacado in northeastern New Mexico has been the focus of archaeological study intermittently over the past several decades. Analysis including both pollen and phytolith proxy records was undertaken to provide paleoenvironmental information for time periods it spanning from the Folsom occupation into post-occupational sediments. Four localities within this area were selected for the initial testing. In part, this testing was exploratory in nature to...
POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SEDIMENT SAMPLES FROM THE MILITARY TRAIL AND BADGER HOLE SITES, OKLAHOMA (2012)
Four sediment samples representing buried A horizons at the Military Trail and Badger Hole sites in the panhandle of Oklahoma were submitted for pollen and phytolith analysis to determine the extent of preservation. The Military Trail profile is located in Harper County, Oklahoma approximately 1 mile from the Jake Bluff and Cooper bison kill sites. The Badger Hole site is located approximately 300 m from Jake Bluff. Preliminary pollen and phytolith analysis of these sediments was undertaken to...
POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SHAKER OCCUPATION AT THE NORTH FAMILY LOT, UNION VILLAGE, OHIO (2005)
Sixteen pollen and phytolith samples were examined from the North Family Lot Site, 33WA407, in Warren County, Ohio. The site, occupying approximately four acres, was part of a Union Village Shaker community from the beginning of the nineteenth century through the early twentieth century. Pollen and phytolith analyses were conducted to document land use within specific locations that will contribute to understanding overall land use patterns at the site.
POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SHELL PIT AND ROASTING PIT SAMPLES, SITE 38CH1693, A SMALL THOM'S CREEK SITE, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA (2006)
Four pollen and phytolith samples were examined from shell pits at 38CH1693. This site yielded four radiocarbon ages that indicate occupation between approximately 3720 ± 50 or 60 BP and 3930 ± 50 BP. A fifth phytolith sample was examined from a roasting pit at this site. These analyses were conducted to examine the microscopic record for prehistoric vegetation and potential uses of these pits. Whole oyster shells were recovered from all of the pits, although burned shells are reported only...
POLLEN AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS FOR SAMPLES FROM SITE CA-SDI-12,770, CALIFORNIA (2004)
Soil samples from unit fill and a probable hearth at CA-SDI-12,770 for the 4S Ranch Project in southern California were examined for pollen remains. These two samples also served as soil controls for a biface and an Elko projectile point examined for possible protein residues. This site represents a temporary campsite with a surface lithic scatter and a subsurface cultural deposit containing three features and numerous artifacts.
POLLEN AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS FOR SEVERAL SITES IN THE OAK COUNTRY ESTATES, SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (2002)
Samples from eight archaeological sites located along Santa Maria Creek in Oak Country Estates, southern California, were examined for pollen and/or protein residue. Four stratigraphic pollen columns were examined to provide evidence concerning vegetation from the time of prehistoric occupation until present. In addition, several pieces of ground stone and flaked lithics were examined for evidence of food processing or procurement. Radiocarbon ages, ranging from 1800 BP to 1000 BP and...
POLLEN AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF ARTIFACTS FROM SITE 24HL1215 IN THE BEAR PAW MOUNTAINS, MONTANA (2006)
Five pieces of groundstone or probable groundstone were submitted for pollen/starch and protein residue analysis to determine what animals and plants might have bee~ processed using these tools. Site 24HL1215 is situated on a low and narrow terrace overlooking the East Fork of Beaver Creek in Hill County, Montana.
POLLEN AND STARCH ANALYSIS AT 48CA959, CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING (2002)
Site 48CA959, located in the Porcupine watershed, yielded several Late Prehistoric, small diameter, cylindrical pit/oven features. Calibrated radiocarbon ages reported for these features range from AD 390 to AD 1000. Five of the features were selected for pollen analysis in an effort to assist in identifying plants that might have been processed. In addition, four pollen and phytolith samples were examined from a stratigraphic column to obtain a record of local vegetation from slightly...
POLLEN AND STARCH ANALYSIS OF A METATE FROM 34HP138 (2003)
A metate was recovered from Feature 1, a large storage pit that yielded a calibrated radiocarbon age of AD 1400-1450 on corn from the fill. This Late Plains Village or early Protohistoric site is located in a dune field between the Cimarron and Beaver River drainages in western Oklahoma. The grinding surface of the metate was washed to recover pollen evidence of foods that might have been ground.
POLLEN AND STARCH ANALYSIS OF A METATE FROM 48FR4459, THE MONETA DIVIDE HOUSEPIT SITE, WYOMING (2005)
A metate recovered from the Moneta Divide Housepit site in the interior Wind River Basin, Wyoming, was submitted for pollen and starch analysis. Radiocarbon ages for this housepit place occupation that yielded the metate approximately 5,390 + 40 BP.
POLLEN AND STARCH ANALYSIS OF A METATE FROM 48SW13159, THE CHAIN LAKES RIM HOUSEPIT SITE, WYOMING (2005)
A metate collected at site 48SW13159 on the Lost Creek Pipeline Data Recovery project was submitted for pollen and starch analysis. The site lies within the Great Divide Basin just below the crest of Chain Lakes Rim.
POLLEN AND STARCH ANALYSIS OF FEATURE 2, SITE LA 137777, SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO (2004)
A single pollen and starch sample from a small carbon stain (Feature 2) was submitted for analysis. Feature 2 yielded a radiocarbon age of 900 ± 60 BP. This site is located in the Cedar Breaks area within the Mescalero Sands of southeastern New Mexico.
POLLEN AND STARCH ANALYSIS OF GROUNDSTONE, MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS OF SOIL SAMPLES, AND PROTEIN ANALYSIS OF LITHIC ARTIFACTS FROM CA-SDI-1313/14791, SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA (2012)
Groundstone tools from excavation units at site CA-SDI-1313/14791 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County, southern California, were washed to recover pollen and starches derived from processing activities. Various levels of unit fill were floated to recover macrofloral remains from subsistence activities, while three lithic tools were submitted for protein residue analysis to determine plant or animal resources that were processed with these tools. This site contains a...
POLLEN AND STARCH ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM 41CV389, FORT HOOD, TEXAS (2010)
Site 41CV389 is located at the confluence of Cowhouse and Table Rock Creeks in Fort Hood, Texas. Two samples were collected from features and analyzed for pollen and starches to find evidence of economic activity.
POLLEN AND STARCH ANALYSIS OF VESSEL WASHES, GEGHAROT, WESTERN ARMENIA (2007)
The site of Gegharot is located on the Tsaghkahovit Plain, a small, roughly triangular intermontane plateau measuring a maximum of 10-12 km wide and situated between the northern slope of Mt. Aragats, the southwestern slopes of the Pambak Range, and Mt. Kolgat in central western Armenia. This is the smallest and highest of three major plains that nestle at the base of Mt. Aragats. Specifically, this site lies immediately north of Mt. Vardablur, a 300 m high weathered massif that rises above...
POLLEN AND/OR MACROFLORAL ANALYSIS AT SITES 5ST303, 5FN1572, AND 5JF1780, COLORADO (1998)
Pollen and phytolith analysis of five samples representing three pits and two controls was undertaken in search of evidence of agriculture in these locations. Two of the locations samples are located approximately 200 m from the coast, while the third is located approximately 600 m from the coast.
POLLEN, CERAMIC RESIDUE, MACROFLORAL, PROTEIN, AND SHELL ANALYSIS FOR SITES IN THE ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST, UTAH (2003)
Pollen, phytolith, starch, macrofloral, and protein residue analyses were conducted on numerous samples from a variety of archaeological sites in Ashley National Forest, Utah. Sites range In elevation from approxlmately 6100 feet to 9000 feet. In addition, a single shell was submitted for identification. Botanical analyses focused on recovery of information that might indicate economic activity. In addition, the pollen record was expected to provide information concerning local vegetation. A...
POLLEN, CHARCOAL, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS AT SITES LA 95443 (FB 4487), LA 94488 (FB 3526), LA 95444 (FB 4488), AND LA 96727 (FB 5868), FORT BLISS, NEW MEXICO (2007)
Four sites from the Ft. Bliss Project 560-007 yielded ground stone that was sampled for pollen and protein residue analysis directed towards recovering information concerning the use of these pieces of ground stone. In addition, one sample was submitted for charcoal identification. The sites are located on the basin floor between the Franklin, Organ, and San Andreas Mountains.
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, AND COPROLITE ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM THE BLUFF GREAT HOUSE SITE, 42SA22674, SOUTHEAST UTAH (2004)
The Bluff Great House, site 42SA22674, is located along the San Juan River in southeast Utah. This site is a Chacoan Great House occupied during the Pueblo II (Chaco era) and Pueblo III (post-Chaco) periods. The Bluff Great House Site originally was excavated by the Universlty of Colorado's field school from 1996-1998, with on-going additional excavations. This site has several Chacoan settlement characteristics, including a multi-storied Great House surrounded by an earthen berm/trash...
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, AND DIATOM ANALYSIS, AND AMS RADIOCARBON DATING OF A CORE; AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF LITHIC ARTIFACTS FROM THE BEAR CREEK SITE (45KI839), KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON (2014)
The Bear Creek site (45KI839), a multicomponent Paleoindian site, is situated on the northern bank of the lower reach of Bear Creek in King County, Washington. A core was extracted from undisturbed sediments in the eastern portion of the site using a three-inch diameter, beveled section of ABS tube that was pushed through Strata II, Va, Vb, Vc, and VI. Multiple analyses, including pollen, macrofloral, and diatom, of the core sediments were undertaken to provide information about the...
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, AND FIBER ANALYSIS FROM HYATT HILL, GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK, TENNESSEE (2002)
Paired pollen and macrofloral samples were submitted for analysis from four features and two sediment zones at Hyatt Hill, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. Examination of pollen and macrofloral remains from the two sediment zones was designed to establish baseline data concerning recovery of these remains outside cultural areas. Analysis of pollen and macrofloral remains from four features was undertaken in an effort to identify use of plants by people occupying this area. In...
POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSES AT SITE 42GR2069, UTAH (2005)
Pollen, starch, macrofloral, and/or protein residue analyses were conducted on samples representing three pit structures, features within the pit structures, and extramural features at site 42Gr2069 in southeast Utah. Radiocarbon ages range from 1820 ± 40 to 1980 ± 50 BP. Pollen, starch, and macrofloral analyses were targeted towards obtaining subsistence information for use of the vegetal portion of the resource base from several of the structures and features. Protein residue analysis was...