Archaeobotany/Palaeobotany (Plant macrofossil analysis)
One of the most common biological remains to be found on archaeological sites are those of seeds, which, especially if charred, can survive in situations where the general preservation is poor. Seeds, and other remains of plant such as woody stems, or actual leaf and moss fragments, are particularly important when examined with respect to their probably origins. They may have grown on the spot where the sample is taken, or have been transported to the spot from elsewhere. The relocation of plants parts could be the result of human activities, such as agriculture or food preparation, or trade and manufacturing.
