Late-Middle Holocene (Culture Keyword)

DOCUMENT Full-Text Linda Scott Cummings. Kathryn Puseman.

The Connley Caves, situated on the west side of the Connley Hills, have been the subject of archaeological excavation several times. Five paleofeces (coprolites) were recovered recently, which were submitted for microscopic examination to identify elements of the diet and identify and evidence of parasites. Pollen, phytoliths, starch, and macrofloral remains were examined to inform concerning the vegetal portion of the diet. In addition, bones and fish scale were recovered and reported,...