PHYTOLlTH, MACROFLORAL, AND PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS FOR THE ROUTE 29 PROJECT, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY

Phytolith, macrofloral, and protein residue samples collected from ceramic sherds were
examined from Woodland, Late Woodland, and Historic period occupations for the Route 29
Project in Trenton, New Jersey. Phytolith, macrofloral, and/or protein residue samples were
collected from the following three major areas: the Rosey Hill Mansion Site [28ME107], which
is an historic site contained within the Riverview Executive Park Archaeological Complex, the
Water's Edge Archaeological Complex [28ME268], which represents prehistoric occupations, and
the Riverview Bluff Site [28ME265], also representing prehistoric occupation. These samples
were examined to provide information concerning prehistoric and historic subsistence and/or
economic activities.