PHYTOLITH AND POLLEN ANALYSIS AT THE JUSTICEBURG PROJECT, TEXAS: A FEASIBILITY STUDY

Summary

A total of nine stratigraphic and nine feature samples were analyzed

for their phytolith content near Justiceburg, Texas. Stratigraphic

phytolith sampling provided samples from acultural strata for the purpose of

interpreting paleoenvironmental conditions. Phytolith analysis in feature

samples was to address subsistence activity, and possibly contribute to

interpretations of paleoenvironmental conditions that are based primarily on

stratigraphic data. Previous phytolith sampling established phytolith

preservation in this area. A test of six pollen samples was also made to

establish preservation and interpretability of the pollen record. Two of

these samples represent acultural strata, while the remaining four were

collected from features. The combined evidence from the pollen and

phytolith records provide a more thorough interpretation of the

paleoenvironment.

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