Microscopic Botanic and Protein Residue Analysis for Chimney Creek Campground Archaeological Project, California | Synapse
February 2, 2026Open Access
Microscopic Botanic and Protein Residue Analysis for Chimney Creek Campground Archaeological Project, California
Puntos clave
Analyze samples from Chimney Creek Campground to uncover historical botanical and protein residues.
Conduct microscopic analysis of four samples
Perform paleobotanic analysis focusing on pollen
Implement protein residue analysis
Identified various pollen types indicating past vegetation
Detected protein residues suggesting historical human activity
Provided insights into the ecosystem of Chimney Creek
Resumen
Four samples from Chimney Creek Campground in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains were submitted for microscopic paleobotanic (pollen) analysis and protein residue analysis.