The research progress and prospect of organic residue analysis in China

doi:10.16359/j.1000-3193/AAS.2021.0051

Abstract

Abstract:

Organic residue analysis refers to extract and identify organic molecules from their carriers, and explore the biological origins of organic residue in order to understand the processing and exploitation of ancient animals and plants by ancient humans, as well as the function of corresponding carriers. Organic residue analysis has been practiced over forty years in China, and many advances have been achieved, but still needs more attention. This paper mainly reviews the development history of organic residue analysis in China archaeology, and then summarizes the research progress associated with animal products, cereal crop products, economic crop products, carbonized materials in vessels and organic gemstones. These studies mainly involve the use of biomarkers, lipids and proteins, also a few breakthroughs of plant microfossils including starch grains and phytolith analysis. Finally, the prospect of organic residue analysis in China is outlined.

Key words: Archaeometry, Exploitation of animals and plants, Organic residue analysis, Biomarkers, Lipid analysis, Proteomics

CLC Number:

O656.3

YANG Yimin. The research progress and prospect of organic residue analysis in China[J]. Acta Anthropologica Sinica, 2021, 40(03): 535-545.

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