DNA and Radiocarbon Testing of Bear Remains from Archaeological Site 21BL0305
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Unfortunately, attempts using multiple primers to amplify the mitochondrial DNA failed and a species identification was not possible. The dates were extremely informative, however. Because they are younger than the surrounding data strata, this demonstrates that the feature was indeed a pit that was excavated for the purpose of burying the bear remains. The dates are compatible with Middle Archaic projectile points recovered from overlying strata.
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