POLLEN ANALYSIS OF SEDIMENTS FROM KOWILI FISHPOND, SIHP# 50-80-14-5368, NEAR THE HONOLULU HARBOR, HAWAII

Summary

Kuwili Fishpond (50-80-14-5368) is located under a large empty lot near the present day

Honolulu Harbor. This fishpond, which might have been constructed as early as AD 1100, was

used until at least the late 19th century. Radiocarbon ages concerning construction dates are

problematic, so the archaeological project that produced the samples examined for pollen and

microscopic charcoal will focus on obtaining new dates to document the date of original

construction. Pollen and microscopic charcoal analysis examine pre-construction and fishpond

use sediments in an effort to define the local vegetation and identify evidence of fires.

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• PaleoResearch Institute

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