A PROPOSAL FOR PALYNOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF WALPI, A HOPI VILLAGE

ABSTRACT: No research has been conducted which has focused mainly on the analysis of pollen from an historic Hopi village. Most pollen analysis in the southwest is concerned with prehistoric cultures and settlements. The analysis of pollen samples from Walpi will span approximately 1, 000 years to include an older prehistoric occupation of the site from approximately A. D. 1050-1125, the historic occupation from 1690 to present, and a modern survey of the surrounding lands immediately adjoining first mesa. This research should provide valuable information concerning change in both the environment near Walpi and the economically important plants.