POLLEN AND MACROFLORAL ANALYSES AT EDGE OF THE CEDARS PUEBLO

Summary

Twenty-six pollen and twenty-two macrofloral samples were analyzed from

428a700, Edge of the Cedars Pueblo, in southeast Utah. These samples

represent a variety of contexts, including three midden areas, three rooms,

several vessels and groundstone, and isolated features and work spaces.

Analyses focuses on identification of subsistence items, as well as

identification patterns of activities involving specific plants.

Identification of both cultigens and native plants was important in this

study of subsistence. Occupation of the Edge of the Cedars Pueblo has not

been firmly established with respect to exact occupation dates. It does

appear, however, that the terminal Pueblo I (AD 850-900) saw a strong

occupation of this site. An occupational hiatus follows, and a strong

resettlement occurs during late Pueblo II (AD 1025-1125). Although tree ring

dates were obtained for the 1200s, there is no other evidence of

occupation at this time, such as pottery. Therefore, it is possible that

some remodeling occurred at this time, but no reoccupation. Several architectural

complexes or "unit" houses typical of Pueblo II and Pueblo III

Anasazi construction are noted at Edge of the Cedars Pueblo. In addition,

pithouses and a "great kiva" or "regional ceremonial center" are recorded

(Winston Hurst, personal communication). Analysis of pollen and macrofloral

remains focused on interpretations of subsistence.

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• PaleoResearch Institute

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