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.