IMMUNOLOGICAL RESIDUE ANALYSIS: RESULTS OF RECENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES

摘要

This study reports the results of immunological analysis of prehistoric materials recovered from archaeological sites located in far west Texas. This technique is used to identify plant and animal residues on ground and chipped stone artifacts and in sediments from hearths. This study demonstrates that positive results can be attained from a variety of archaeological materials in this application. Experimental blind-tests conducted in conjunction with the archaeological analysis suggest caution in the interpretation of immunological residue analysis.