What question did this study set out to answer?

To analyze various residues from archaeological samples at Site 40CK192 to understand past human activities.

March 7, 2026Open Access

Pollen, Phytolith, Starch, and Protein Residue Analyses on Samples From 40ck192, Cocke County, Tennessee

Puntos clave

To analyze various residues from archaeological samples at Site 40CK192 to understand past human activities.
Collected 15 samples including ceramic fragments, bifacial tools, and sediment.
Conducted optical analyses for pollen, phytolith, and starch from ceramic fragments.
Performed protein residue analysis on bifacial tools.
Identified pollen and starch in ceramic fragments, indicating plant usage.
Detected protein residues on bifacial tools, suggesting meat processing.
Sediment analysis provided additional context on the site's environmental conditions.

Resumen

Site 40CK192 represents a precontact occupation that is situated on an approximately 3 meter-high Pleistocene alluvial fan overlooking the lower floodplain of the Pigeon River in Cocke County, Tennessee. Fifteen samples were submitted: eight ceramic fragments for a suite of optical analyses (pollen, phytolith, and starch); six bifacial tools for protein residue analysis; and one sediment sample for pollen and starch analyses.

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Linda Scott Cummings (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc1645af8044f7a4ea019 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.48512/xcv8520001

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