What question did this study set out to answer?

The central aim is to analyze protein residues on lithic samples to understand their use and site functions.

February 28, 2026Open Access

Protein Residue (Ciep) Analysis on Two Lithic Samples From Sites Ca-Sdi-23,233 and Ca-Sdi-23,234, Otay Mesa, San Diego, California

Key Points

The central aim is to analyze protein residues on lithic samples to understand their use and site functions.
Analyzed one unifacial lithic tool and one groundstone artifact.
Conducted protein residue analysis (CIEP) to identify tool use.
Examined artifacts from diffuse lithic scatters at two archaeological sites.
Characterized the tool use associated with the lithic samples.
Provided insights into the functional aspects of the sites.

Abstract

One unifacial lithic tool from CA-SDI-23,233 and one groundstone artifact from CA-SDI-23,234 on the Otay Mesa in San Diego, California were submitted for protein residue (CIEP) analysis. Both sites are described as diffuse lithic scatters, and the lithics were submitted to characterize tool use and site functions.

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Linda Scott Cummings (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a2877b0a974eb0d3c03410 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.48512/xcv8519867