POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM AIS GIORKIS, CYPRUS

Author(s): Linda Scott Cummings

Year: 2018

Summary

Stratigraphic sediment samples were collected at Ais Giorkis for phytolith analysis. The uppermost sample serves as a modern analog, and radiocarbon ages indicate the profile is intact (Rolfe Mandel, personal communication, January 5, 2018). Phytolith analysis was requested because isotope values show a C3 signature with little variation through time (Rolfe Mandel, personal communication, January 5, 2018). Pollen analysis was recommended by PaleoResearch Institute staff as the better measure of vegetation variability through time, since it provides information on plants beyond grasses. In addition, we added XRF analysis of the sediments to learn whether or not elemental differences existed within this stratigraphic column.

Cite this Record

POLLEN AND PHYTOLITH ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES FROM AIS GIORKIS, CYPRUS. Linda Scott Cummings. PRI Technical Report ,2018-001. 2018 ( tDAR id: 446725) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8125WKN

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Keywords

Culture
Neolithic

Material
Pollen • Sediment

Site Name
Ais Giorkis

Investigation Types
Data Recovery / Excavation

General
18-001 • Phytolith Analysis • Pollen Analysis

Geographic Keywords
CYPRUS • Republic of Cyprus (Country)

Temporal Keywords
Neolithic

Spatial Coverage

min long: 31.498; min lat: 34.289 ; max long: 35.013; max lat: 35.978 ;

Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): PaleoResearch Institute

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