In southern Africa, archaeobotanical studies are intrinsically linked to prehistoric investigation and the discipline of anthracology has already proved its potential for palaeoenvironmental palaeoecological reconstructions. While region benefits from particularly good preservation macro charcoal remains in sites, anthracological remain underexplored methodological framework still needs be deve...

Paleoclimate reconstitution for the state of São Paulo results from past and ongoing research efforts in palynology, anthracology, stable isotope studies. In cases such as southern Paulo, however, researchers are required to extrapolate data states Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul comparisons. Phytoliths seeds were collected sediments retrieved excavation units D18 G6 at Abrigo de Itap...

Previous methodological developments in the field of anthracology have led to definition rigorous sampling methods archaeological contexts, which provide highly accurate and reliable taxonomic frequency spectra as a basis for understanding past woodland vegetation. However, fuelwood taxon represent synthetic picture forest composition environs an site. Our aim this paper is describe heterogenei...

In many societies, livelihood strategies are based on a combination of economic strategies, including natural resources such as trees for wood, leaves, and fruits. Archeological wood charcoals residues human activity related to fire. They provide evidence fuelwood and, in some contexts, timber, handcraft activities, fruit production. represent detailed record the way ancient woodlands were expl...

Abstract The present study concerns the Phoenician-Punic site of Motya, a small island set in Western Sicily (Italy), Marsala Lagoon (Stagnone di Marsala), between Trapani and Marsala. A big disposal pit, datable to first half 8th mid-6th century bc , was identified Area D. This context sampled for plant macro-remains through bucket flotation. Palynological treatment analysis were also performe...

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Although the Iberian Peninsula is a key area for understanding the Middle to Upper Paleolithic transition and the demise of the Neandertals, valuable evidence for these debates remains scarce and problematic in its interior regions. Sparse data supporting a late Neandertal persistence in the Iberian interior have been recently refuted and hence new evidence is needed...

Hellberg, E. 2004. Historical variability of deciduous trees and deciduous forests in northern Sweden. Effects of forest fires, land-use and climate. Doctor’s dissertation. ISSN 1401-6230, ISBN 91-576-6542-7. The aim of the work underlying this thesis was to study the historical variability of deciduous trees and deciduous forests in northern Sweden. To ascertain the effects of forest fires and...

To recognize the dynamic of vegetation in eastern Iran as well as to ascertain interactions of human societies with theirenvironment, the present study is carried out on charcoal samples collected from Shahr-i Sokhta dated back to the Bronze Age.This research will present two different vegetal formations used by the inhabitants of Shahr-i Sokhta: riparian formationwith species such as tamarisk ...