charcoal analysis

Charcoal analysis is a scientific method used to study ancient plant materials preserved in archaeological sites. By examining small pieces of charcoal under a microscope, researchers can identify different types of trees and plants that people used long ago. This information helps scientists understand past environments, climates, and human activities like agriculture or wood collection. Since charcoal survives well over time, it serves as a valuable record of how ecosystems and human interactions with nature have changed through history.