POLLEN ANALYSIS OF STRATIGRAPHIC MIDDEN DEPOSITS FROM GRAN QUlVERA NATIONAL MONUMENT, NEW MEXICO

Pollen analysis was undertaken at Gran Quivera in conjunction with
archaeological investigation of several midden areas. Stratigraphic pollen
columns were collected throughout various excavation units within the midden
in an effort to sample all of the glaze units represented. Two
stratigraphic columns were selected for analysis based on their glaze
components. Evidence of differentiation in plant utilization through time
was sought within this record. In addition, a generalized subsistence
strategy as reflected in the pollen record was sought through the pollen
sampling at this site. A few isolated feature samples and vessel and ground
wash study samples were also analyzed to contrast with the midden data.