Abstract

This article aims to present the results of a process, that aimed at the identification and observation of phytoliths through charcoal remains, which were found at the site Garopaba IV, located on the southern coast of Santa Catarina, in addition to tests with fragments of charcoal, proposing a new approach on these archaeological remains. This analyses can support archaeological researches, because, considering that the presence of charcoal is a striking feature in archaeological sites, its analysis could be, not only used for anthracological purposes. The results demonstrated the efficacy of the method, wherein it was possible to identify phytoliths presents in the fragments of charcoal, what could be a good tool in archaeological research.

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