POLLEN ANALYSIS, CHARCOAL IDENTIFICATION, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS AT SITE LA 112366, NEW MEXICO

Summary

One pollen sample and one charcoal sample were recovered from the fill of a hearth

feature at LA 112366 in southeastern New Mexico. Two lithic flakes from the site surface also

were submitted for protein residue analysis. This site consists of a surface artifact scatter and

is believed to represent a short-term habitation site that was utilized on multiple occasions for

hunting and gathering activities. Pollen analysis of the hearth fill is used to determine possible

plant resources utilized by the site occupants, particularly cultigen/agricultural evidence.

Identification of charcoal will determine types of wood burned as fuel. Protein residue analysis

of the two lithic flakes will be used to provide information concerning possible animal resources

that were utilized.

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• PaleoResearch Institute

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