POLLEN, PHYTOLITH, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF ARTIFACTS FROM THE 4S RANCH PROJECT, CALIFORNIA
Author(s): Linda Scott Cummings; Kathryn Puseman; Thomas E. Moutoux
Year: 1999
Summary
Artifacts from eight sites in the 4S Ranch Project in San Diego County, southern California were analyzed for pollen, phytoliths, or protein residues. Column samples also were floated to recover charred macrofloral remains. The project area is located on the first range of hills rising above the Pacific Ocean and contains over 20 archaeological sites. Soil samples from these sites yielded uncalibrated conventional radiocarbon dates ranging from 7400 + 140 BP to 300 + 60 BP. The project area appears to have experienced several occupations. pollen, phytolith, and protein residue analyses will be used to provide information concerning possible plant and animal resources processed using the various artifacts. Charred plant remains recovered during macrofloral analysis also will lend insight into plant resources utilized by the site occupants. These analyses will aid in identifying possible changes in use of the project area over time for quarrying and subsistence pursuits.
Cite this Record
POLLEN, PHYTOLITH, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF ARTIFACTS FROM THE 4S RANCH PROJECT, CALIFORNIA. Linda Scott Cummings, Kathryn Puseman, Thomas E. Moutoux. PRI Technical Report ,1999-013. 1999 ( tDAR id: 380526) ; doi:10.6067/XCV818363B
Keywords
Material
Chipped Stone
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Ground Stone
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Sediment
Site Name
CA-SDI-10953
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CA-SDI-11486
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CA-SDI-11487
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CA-SDI-11508
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CA-SDI-12766
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CA-SDI-13301
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CA-SDI-13312
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CA-SDI-13313
Investigation Types
Data Recovery / Excavation
General
99-013
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Phytolith Analysis
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Pollen Analysis
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Protein Residue Analysis
Geographic Keywords
California (State / Territory)
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San Diego (County)
Spatial Coverage
min long: -117.699; min lat: 32.528 ; max long: -116.062; max lat: 33.473 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): PaleoResearch Institute
Record Identifiers
PRI Technical Report(s): 99-013
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