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The aim is to analyze protein residues on a projectile point from the archaeological site DgRr-86.

March 7, 2026Open Access

PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF A PROJECTILE POINT FROM SITE DgRr-86, DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Key Points

The aim is to analyze protein residues on a projectile point from the archaeological site DgRr-86.
Conducted protein residue analysis on a single projectile point.
Utilized archaeological techniques to identify residues.
Contextualized findings within the site's precontact history.
Provided insight into the use of projectile points at DgRr-86.
Offered evidence of past human activity in the wetland environment.
Reinforced the archaeological significance of wetland sites in Delta.

Abstract

DgRr-86 is a precontact wetland site with a basal date of 4400 BC. The site is located on a relict channel that once connected North Silda Slough to the Burns Bog wetland complex in Delta, British Columbia. A single projectile point from the site was submitted for protein residue analysis.

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Cummings et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2725af8044f7a4ec141 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.48512/xcv8520063