What question did this study set out to answer?

To analyze ceramic and lithic residues from Site 40SV186 for archaeological insights.

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February 28, 2026Open Access

Site 40sv186 Pollen, Phytolith, Starch, Ceramic Residue, Nutting Stone (Ftir), and Protein Residue Analysis, Tennessee

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To analyze ceramic and lithic residues from Site 40SV186 for archaeological insights.
Conducted Phase II analysis at Site 40SV186
Submitted five ceramic fragments for residue analysis
Analyzed phytolith, starch, and pollen in ceramics
Conducted protein residue analysis on three lithics
Identified diagnostic artifacts dating from Early to Mississippian periods
Found ceramic residues from Woodland contexts
Included diverse lithic samples indicating multiple time periods

Abstract

Site 40SV186 is located near Sevierville in eastern Tennessee. Phase II yielded diagnostic artifacts including projectile points and ceramics dating to the Early and Middle Archaic; Early, Middle, and Late Woodland; and Mississippian periods. Five ceramic fragments, all from Woodland contexts, were submitted for ceramic residue analysis that includes phytolith, starch, and pollen. In addition, three lithics from Archaic, Woodland, and an unspecified association were submitted for protein residue analysis.

Site 40sv186 Pollen, Phytolith, Starch, Ceramic Residue, Nutting Stone (Ftir), and Protein Residue Analysis, Tennessee

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