Prehistory of the Rustler Hills: Grando Cave, pp.237-261
University of Texas Press
2001
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Abstract
Archaeologists frequently make use of plant remains recovered from prehistoric sites to reconstruct ancient dietary and medicinal practices. These reconstructions, however, can be biased due to a number of factors, including contamination of the site by wind, water, or burrowing animals (Sobolik and Gerick 1992). Moreover, the degree of plant preservation within a site is usually variable (Bryant 1989). Cultural transformations may have also taken place that led the prehistoric peoples to utilize plants for purposes other than food—for example, for clothing, shelter, and basketry.
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Title
The Rustler Hills Economic Pollen Spectrum
Publication Details
Prehistory of the Rustler Hills: Grando Cave, pp.237-261
Resource Type
Book chapter
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Identifiers
99380559181806600
Academic Unit
Anthropology; College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities; Archaeology Institute