PALYNOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS AT DUTCH CANAL RUINS (NA 19, 324 ), PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Summary

Palynological investigations were undertaken at the Dutch Canal Ruins

(NA 19,324) in Phoenix, Arizona to evaluate the paleoenvironment and to

gather data concerning agricultural activities at the site. In addition,

samples were taken from pitstructure floors and activity areas in an effort

to address activities involving plant processing and utilization at the

site. Site NA 19,324, the Dutch Canal Ruins, is located approximately 1

mile north of the Salt River in southeastern Phoenix. The site is dominated

by Preclassic Hohokam materials, although some Classic materials were recovered

previously from the surface.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• PaleoResearch Institute

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