Southwestern US (Geographic Keyword)

IMAGE Caitlin Sommer.

Possible feature before excavation (could be rodent disturbance or midden remnants left over from plowing). Stratum 2, 1-x1-m unit 2325N 2094E.

IMAGE Dave Hencman.

Dave Hencman excavating potential feature. 1-x1-m unit 2325N 2094E.

IMAGE Caitlin Sommer.

Possible features; more likely a combination of prairie dog disturbance and remnants of midden disturbed by plow. Surface 1, 1-x1-m unit 2325N 2096E

IMAGE Dave Hencman.

Stratum 3, 1-x1-m unit 2320N 2095E. Note grayer midden "smudge" in and adjacent to the unit's north wall.

IMAGE Dave Hencman.

Stratigraphic profile of east wall, 1-x1-m unit 2320N 2095E. Northeast corner may have midden smudge.

IMAGE Dave Hencman.

Stratum 3, 1-x1-m unit 2320N 2093E. Note rodent disturbance.

IMAGE Dave Hencman.

Stratigraphic profile of east wall, 1-x1-m unit 2320N 2093E. Rodent disturbance visible.

IMAGE Dave Hencman.

Stratum 2, 1-x1-m unit 2314N 2092E.

IMAGE Dave Hencman.

Stratigraphic profile of north wall, 1-x1-m unit 2314N 2092E.

IMAGE Dave Hencman.

Stratum 2, 1-x1-m unit 2315N 2089E. Note abundant rodent disturbance.

IMAGE Dave Hencman.

Stratigraphic profile of north wall, 1-x1-m unit 2315N 2089E. Test window visible in northwest corner. Note abundant rodent disturbance.

IMAGE Caitlin Sommer.

Photo shows clump of what appears to be sterile sediment, but note the burned adobe to the south in the photo. Photo was taken prior to the removal of the clump as part of the roof fall. Stratum 5 Level 2, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.

IMAGE Caitlin Sommer.

Photo shows clump of what appears to be sterile sediment, but note the burned adobe to the south in the photo. Photo was taken prior to the removal of the clump as part of the roof fall (more roof fall was found underneath). Stratum 5 Level 2, 3-x1-m unit

IMAGE Caitlin Sommer.

Stratigraphic profile of south wall, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E. Photo shows deposition inside Structure 111. The dark grey upper stratum may be part of Structure 109 or another pit room. Monsoonal flooding created the profile's "chewy" appearance.

IMAGE cailtin cailtin.

Stratigraphic profile of south wall, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E. Photo shows deposition inside Structure 111. The dark grey upper stratum may be part of Structure 109 or another pit room. Monsoonal flooding created the profile's "chewy" appearance.

IMAGE Caitlin Sommer.

Hearth 3 before excavation. Note upright slab in northeast side. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.

IMAGE Caitlin Sommer.

Excavation in progress in Hearth 3. Sides are plastered and hearth bottoms out on bedrock. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.

IMAGE Caitlin Sommer.

Profile of Hearth 3. Trowel points north; roof fall visible in hearth. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.

IMAGE Caitlin Sommer.

Hearth 3 after excavation. Eastern portion of hearth base was likely disturbed by rodents. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.

IMAGE Steve Copeland.

Final photo of Hearth 3 after sub-floor excavations, showing hearth construction, rind, and bedrock. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.

IMAGE Steve Copeland.

Final photo of Hearth 3 after sub-floor excavations, showing hearth construction, rind, and bedrock. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.

IMAGE Steve Copeland.

Detail of Hearth 3 after sub-floor excavations, showing hearth construction, rind, and bedrock. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.

IMAGE Steve Copeland.

Detail of Hearth 3 after sub-floor excavations, showing hearth construction, rind, and bedrock. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 2327N 2080.5E.

IMAGE Kate Hughes.

Other modified stone and other ceramic artifact, photo 1 of 1.

IMAGE Kate Hughes.

Biface and projectile point sample assemblage, photo 1 of 1.