At the Archaeobotany Lab we study ancient agricultural systems, diets, and environments using botanical macroremains (wood, wood charcoal, seeds/fruits) from archaeological deposits. Our research currently focuses on sites located in western and central Asia.
Equipment:
- Zoom stereo-microscopes;
- Episcopic Microscope (bright/dark field)
- Digital microscopes
- Modern reference collection seeds/fruits
- Modern reference collection wood charcoal
- Atlases for wood and seeds/fruits identification
Contact: Lorenzo Castellano (lc2995@nyu.edu)