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Summary Anthropology 206 - Introduction to Archaeology, Chapter 2 & 3 Text Notes (Dr. Lidio Valdez)

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A complete, in-depth break down of all the concepts introduced in chapters 2 & 3 in ANTH 206. All notes are neatly categorized and summarized in easy to read sections, and translated into common language for easy learning and understanding. Textbook: Principles of Archaeology 2nd edition, by T. Dou...

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Ch 12-14 TextNotes

Chapter 12 - Archaeobotany
the study of archaeological plants

macrobotanical remains
macroscopic: visible to naked eye
macrobotanical: seeds, nuts, leaves, wood
likely to be present at site due to direct human contact or utilization
wild or domestic; in what context: textiles, construction, mats, drugs?
wattle-and-daub buildings - buildings made of branches and twigs




microscopic: visible only with magnification
pollen, phytoliths, starch grains


flotation
preserved plants are rare - unless they’ve been preserved through carbonization
these burned materials can be recovered through flotation
drying sediments and then pouring them into a tank of water
lighter, carbonized items (flot) will ride to top and float, heavier sediments fall to
the bottom
multiple versions of flotation (w/ sieves, tanks, pumps) to speed up
process
more complex materials are usually done in labs



sorting and identification
majority of macrobotanical remains are recovered during wet screening and flotation
after process is complete, material is taken to lab to dry + good lighting +
microscopes
the same charring that preserves these materials also complicate the process of
identifying it
first sorted by: shape and size
can be done by eye
assign a proper genus (taxonomic group) and genera (species)


origins of agriculture

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