Macrobotanical Remains

Macrobotanical remains refer to preserved plant parts large enough to see without a microscope, such as bones, seeds, nuts, fruits, or wood fragments. These remains help archaeologists and scientists understand past human diets, agricultural practices, and environmental conditions. By analyzing these materials, researchers can reconstruct ancient diets, domestication of plants, and how humans interacted with their surroundings over time. They are typically recovered from archaeological sites through careful excavation and preservation techniques, providing valuable insights into historical ecosystems and cultural developments.