a find at an archaeological site which comes from something living, but which has not been modified by human activity
An artifact that was not altered for human use (e.g., microscopic remains of pollen from edible plants, unmodified animal bone)
This identifies things that we find on a dig that give us information from past environments. For example, seeds, animal bones and soil could all be ecofacts. But, if the bones had some evidence of human modification they would be???? Correct, artifacts.
Material which can demonstrate the interaction between the environmental of the locality and the human exploitation within the locality, such as pollen samples, grain, nuts, fish etc. (see Artefact).
Object on an archaeological site that originally came from something living, but which has not been modified by human activity. Examples of ecofacts might be seeds or bones without butchering marks.
A naturally produced object found on an archaeological site, such as the remains of animals or plants, that gives us information about past environments. For example, seeds, animal bones and soil could all be ecofacts.