PHYTOLITH, POLLEN, MACROFLORAL, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS FOR SITES ON THE SALT CREEK RANCH, CALIFORNIA

Summary

Groundstone, artifacts, and/or soil samples from Sites CA-SDI-4530C, CA-SDI-4531, and

CA-SDI-8657 in southern California were analyzed for phytoliths, pollen, protein residues, or

macrofloral remains. These sites represent habitation sites located on the Salt Creek Ranch,

approximately seven miles inland from the San Diego Bay. They represent an inland adaptation

during the La Jolla (Archaic) period, which is a relatively poorly known manifestation. Phytolith and

pollen analyses were undertaken to determine plants that may have been processed with the

artifacts, while protein residue analysis may indicate prehistoric animal resources. Macrofloral

analysis of fill samples also is used to provide information concerning plant resources that were

utilized.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• PaleoResearch Institute

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