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Analyze samples from Chimney Creek Campground to uncover historical botanical and protein residues.

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February 2, 2026Open Access

Microscopic Botanic and Protein Residue Analysis for Chimney Creek Campground Archaeological Project, California

Key Points

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

Abstract

Four samples from Chimney Creek Campground in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains were submitted for microscopic paleobotanic (pollen) analysis and protein residue analysis.

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Linda Scott Cummings (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fefbc1c9540dea8118d4 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.48512/xcv8518877