POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SHELL PIT AND ROASTING PIT SAMPLES, SITE 38CH1693, A SMALL THOM'S CREEK SITE, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

Summary

Four pollen and phytolith samples were examined from shell pits at 38CH1693. This

site yielded four radiocarbon ages that indicate occupation between approximately 3720 ± 50 or

60 BP and 3930 ± 50 BP. A fifth phytolith sample was examined from a roasting pit at this site.

These analyses were conducted to examine the microscopic record for prehistoric vegetation

and potential uses of these pits. Whole oyster shells were recovered from all of the pits,

although burned shells are reported only in the roasting pit. Because of burning, the roasting

pit fill was not examined for pollen.

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