This collection details work by the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center (Crow Canyon) during the Basketmaker Communities Project, a multi-faceted research and public education archaeological initiative undertaken by Crow Canyon from 2011 through 2017. The primary purpose of the Basketmaker Communities Project was to study the history and social organization of a large Basketmaker III period (A.D. 500–750) settlement in the central Mesa Verde region and to track the long-term impacts of that settlement on later populations.
This collection contains the final report for the project, key artifact data, and maps and photos from the sites investigated organized by site (as individual tDAR projects). Each site project contains photo and map log datasets that help find and select individual images or maps.
To read the final report and find project datasets please visit https://core.tdar.org/collection/70645
Site Name Keywords
Dillard Site •
5MT10647 •
Ridgeline Site •
5MT10711 •
Mueller Little House •
5MT10631 •
Switchback site •
5MT2032 •
Sagebrush House Site •
5MT10687
Temporal Keywords
Basketmaker III •
Pueblo II •
Pueblo I •
Pueblo III
Geographic Keywords
Southwestern Colorado •
Southwestern US
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5MT10631, Photo #24204, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Surface 1 and the bench in northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (pithouse main chamber) and Structure 114 (pithouse additional room). Plastered wall also visible.
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5MT10631, Photo #24205, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Feature 1 in the southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (pithouse main chamber) and Structure 102 (pithouse antechamber). Note top of sandstone slab and step at the bottom of the feature.
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5MT10631, Photo #24206, Other (2016)
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View of profile and and some floor features in Structure 101 (pithouse main chamber), as well as the unexcavated portion of the structure.
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5MT10631, Photo #24207, Other (2016)
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View of profile and and some floor features in Structure 101 (pithouse main chamber), as well as the unexcavated portion of the structure.
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5MT10631, Photo #24208, Other (2016)
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View of profile and and some floor features in Structure 101 (pithouse main chamber), as well as the unexcavated portion of the structure.
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5MT10631, Photo #24209, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, east half of Structure 102 (pithouse antechamber), showing strata 1-3 and Surface 1.
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5MT10631, Photo #24210, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Feature 2 in Surface 1 in the east half of Structure 102 (pithouse antechamber).
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5MT10631, Photo #24211, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Feature 2 in Surface 1 in the east half of Structure 102 (pithouse antechamber).
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5MT10631, Photo #24212, Other (2016)
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View of Surface 1 meeting the wall in the east half of Structure 102 (pithouse antechamber).
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5MT10631, Photo #24213, Other (2016)
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View of Surface 1 meeting the wall in the east half of Structure 102 (pithouse antechamber) as well as Feature 3.
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5MT10631, Photo #24214, Other (2016)
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View of Surface 1 meeting the wall in the east half of Structure 102 (pithouse antechamber) as well as Feature 3.
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5MT10631, Photo #24215, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, east half of Structure 102 (pithouse antechamber), showing strata 1-3 and Surface 1 (dry).
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5MT10631, Photo #24216, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, east half of Structure 102 (pithouse antechamber), showing strata 1-3 and Surface 1 (dry, slightly angled).
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5MT10631, Photo #24217, Other (2016)
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View of Surface 1, north wall, bench, and Features 1, 2, and 4 in the east half of Structure 102 (pithouse antechamber).
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5MT10631, Photo #24218, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Feature 4 on the bench in the east half of Structure 102 (pithouse antechamber).
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5MT10631, Photo #24219, Field crew photo (2016)
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Becca Simon, Jon Walker, Structure 101 (pithouse main chamber), and Structure 114 (pithouse additional room).
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5MT10631, Photo #24220, Field crew photo (2016)
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Becca Simon, Jon Walker, Structure 101 (pithouse main chamber), and Structure 114 (pithouse additional room).
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5MT10631, Photo #24221, Field crew photo (2016)
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Shanna Diederichs and Jon Walker with Sleeping Ute Mountain in the background.
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5MT10631, Photo #24225, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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View of the La Plata Mountains from the Mueller Little House site in the shadow of Sleeping Ute Mountain.
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5MT10631, Photo #24226, Scenic photo (2016)
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View of the La Plata Mountains from the Mueller Little House site in the shadow of Sleeping Ute Mountain.
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5MT10631, Photo #24227, Field crew photo (2016)
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Shanna Diederichs and Becca Simon.
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5MT10631, Photo #24228, Field crew photo (2016)
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Shanna Diederichs and Becca Simon with Sleeping Ute Mountain in the background.
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5MT10631, Photo #24229, Scenic photo (2016)
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Sunset and the silhouette of Sleeping Ute Mountain.
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5MT10631, Photo #24289, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Sanstone cluster in 2-x-2-m unit 1377.5N 2458E. Observed in Stratum 2 near heavy animal activity.
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5MT10631, Photo #24290, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Roofing/closing material identified in northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2 (full sunlight).
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5MT10631, Photo #24291, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Roofing/closing material identified in northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2 (close-up, full sunlight).
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5MT10631, Photo #24292, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Impressed adobe (PL 14) identified in the southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ.
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5MT10631, Photo #24293, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Impressed adobe (PL 14) identified in the southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ.
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5MT10631, Photo #24294, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Impressed adobe (PL 14) identified in the southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ (close-up).
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5MT10631, Photo #24295, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Shaped slabs (PL 20 and 21) identified in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ (full sun). Pieces of black tarp protect pieces of possible beams and posts.
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5MT10631, Photo #24296, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Shaped slabs (PL 20 and 21) identified in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ (full sun). Pieces of black tarp protect pieces of possible beams and posts.
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5MT10631, Photo #24297, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Shaped slabs (PL 20 and 21) identified in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ (close-up, full sun). Pieces of black tarp protect pieces of possible beams and posts.
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5MT10631, Photo #24298, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Shaped slabs (PL 20 and 21) identified in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ (full sun). Pieces of black tarp protect pieces of possible beams and posts.
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5MT10631, Photo #24299, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Shaped slabs (PL 20 and 21) identified in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ (shaded). Pieces of black tarp protect pieces of possible beams and posts.
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5MT10631, Photo #24300, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Shaped slabs (PL 20 and 21) identified in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ (shaded). Pieces of black tarp protect pieces of possible beams and posts.
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5MT10631, Photo #24301, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Overlapping pieces of burned pieces of wood possibly representing posts and beams identified in the southeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ. Dendrochronology and vegetal samples collected (PL 31, 32, 38, 39,
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5MT10631, Photo #24302, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Beginning of calcium carbonate and cleaving bedrock deposits appearing in 2-x-2-m unit 1377.5N 2458E, Stratum 3.
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5MT10631, Photo #24303, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Beginning of calcium carbonate and cleaving bedrock deposits appearing in 2-x-2-m unit 1377.5N 2458E, Stratum 3.
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5MT10631, Photo #24304, Plan view, feature (2016)
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Wingwall (Structure 101, Feature 4) and last portion of overlapping burned wood collected as a dendrochronological sample (PL 41). Feature and sample found in southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ.
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5MT10631, Photo #24305, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Last portion of overlapping burned wood collected as a dendrochronological sample (PL 41) from southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ. Wingwall (Structure 101, Feature 4) also visible in upper portion of photogr
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5MT10631, Photo #24306, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Last portion of overlapping burned wood collected as a dendrochronological sample (PL 41) from southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ.
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5MT10631, Photo #24307, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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East end of possible beam or post that may be shaped or notched, in situ, southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse). Collected as dendrochronology sample (PL 43).
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5MT10631, Photo #24308, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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East end of possible beam or post that may be shaped or notched, in situ, southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse). Collected as dendrochronology sample (PL 43).
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5MT10631, Photo #24309, Plan view, feature (2016)
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Wingwall (Structure 101, Feature 4) in relationship to beam or post that is possibly notched (PL 43) showing wood continuing into wall of southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3 (full sun).
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5MT10631, Photo #24310, Plan view, feature (2016)
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Wingwall (Structure 101, Feature 4) in relationship to beam or post that is possibly notched (PL 43) showing wood continuing into wall of southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3 (shaded)
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5MT10631, Photo #24311, Face view, architecture (2016)
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Face view of possibly notched beam/post (PL 43) going into the eastern wall of the southeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse). Note adobe and additional charcoal in the wall.
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5MT10631, Photo #24312, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of possibly notched beam/post (PL 43) going into the eastern wall of the southeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ.
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5MT10631, Photo #24313, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of possible post (PL 45) pedestalled in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ.
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5MT10631, Photo #24314, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of possible post (PL 45) pedestalled in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ close-up.
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5MT10631, Photo #24315, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of possible post (PL 45) pedestalled in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ close-up.
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5MT10631, Photo #24316, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of possible stringer post (PL 46) lying in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ.
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5MT10631, Photo #24317, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of possible stringer post (PL 46) lying in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ close-up.
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5MT10631, Photo #24318, Other (2016)
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Oblique view of possible stringer post (PL 46) lying in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 2, in situ. Note large rodent hole directly above the sample in the bulk sediment left in front of the wall.
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5MT10631, Photo #24319, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of roofing identified in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, before collection of dendrochronology samples PL 48 and PL 51.
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5MT10631, Photo #24320, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of roofing identified in the northeast quandrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, before collection of dendrochronology samples PL 48 and PL 51.
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5MT10631, Photo #24321, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of possible post pieces identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 1, in situ. Portions collected as dendrochronology samples PL 49 and PL 50.
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5MT10631, Photo #24322, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of possible post pieces identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of the pithouse), Stratum 1, in situ. Portions collected as dendrochronology samples PL 49 and PL 50.
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5MT10631, Photo #24323, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of roofing materials identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 1 posts and Stratum 3 beams, in situ prior to collecting dendrochronology samples PL's 49, 50, and 51.
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5MT10631, Photo #24324, Other (2016)
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View of construction materials on northeast wall of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Strata 1-3, in situ. The materials include possible juniper pieces and bark surrounded by adobe. These materials may represent part of the roof or evidence of re
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5MT10631, Photo #24325, Other (2016)
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View of construction materials on northeast wall of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Strata 1-3, in situ. The materials include possible juniper pieces and bark surrounded by adobe. These materials may represent part of the roof or evidence of re
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5MT10631, Photo #24326, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Plan view of construction materials identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Strata 1-3, in situ prior to collecting dendrochronology sample PL 56.
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5MT10631, Photo #24327, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of beam identified in east half of Structure 102 (antechamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ prior to collection of dendrochronology sample PL 13.
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5MT10631, Photo #24328, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of wall and closing material identified in northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3, in situ with dendrochronology sample PL 60.
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5MT10631, Photo #24329, Other (2016)
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Face view of wall and closing material identified in northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Possibly includes juniper, sage, as well as other plant materials for adhering adobe to the wall of the structure.
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5MT10631, Photo #24330, Other (2016)
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Oblique view of wall and closing material identified in northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Possibly includes juniper, sage, as well as other plant materials for adhering adobe to the wall of the structure.
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5MT10631, Photo #24331, Other (2016)
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Face view of wall and closing material identified in northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Possibly includes juniper, sage, as well as other plant materials for adhering adobe to the wall of the structure.
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5MT10631, Photo #24332, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1352N 2471E.
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5MT10631, Photo #24333, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1352N 2471E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (dry).
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5MT10631, Photo #24334, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1352N 2471E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).
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5MT10631, Photo #24335, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1352N 2471E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).
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5MT10631, Photo #24336, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1355N 2471E.
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5MT10631, Photo #24337, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1355N 2471E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (dry).
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5MT10631, Photo #24338, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1355N 2471E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).
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5MT10631, Photo #24339, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1350N 2474E.
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5MT10631, Photo #24340, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1350N 2474E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (dry).
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5MT10631, Photo #24341, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1350N 2474E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).
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5MT10631, Photo #24342, Plan view, feature before excavation (2016)
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Plain view of posthole feature 1 observed in 1-x-1-m unit, 1358N 2472, on the primary use surface associated with NST 110.
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5MT10631, Photo #24343, Plan view, feature (2016)
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Plain view of posthole feature 1 observed in 1-x-1-m unit, 1358N 2472, on the primary use surface associated with NST 110. Excavation in progress.
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5MT10631, Photo #24344, Other (2016)
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Face view of fallen post or beam against pithouse wall at intersection of southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber) and Structure 114 (side room), Strata 1-2. Possible post collected as vegetal sample PL 66.
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5MT10631, Photo #24345, Other (2016)
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Face view of fallen post or beam against pithouse wall at intersection of southeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber) and Structure 114 (side room), Strata 1-2. Possible post collected as vegetal sample PL 66.
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5MT10631, Photo #24346, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1349N 2479E.
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5MT10631, Photo #24347, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1349N 2479E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (dry).
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5MT10631, Photo #24348, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1349N 2479E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).
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5MT10631, Photo #24349, Plan view, feature (2016)
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Plan view of post hole Feature 1 in 1-x-1-m unit 1358N 2472E, SR00-001. Excavation in progress with upper stones removed to collect pollen sample revealing remains of post.
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5MT10631, Photo #24350, Plan view, feature (2016)
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Final excavation photo of post hole Feature 1 in 1-x-1-m unit 1358N 2472E, SR00-001.
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5MT10631, Photo #24351, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1358N 2472E.
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5MT10631, Photo #24352, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of possible beam with attached closing material and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.
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5MT10631, Photo #24353, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view close-up of possible beam with attached closing material and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.
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5MT10631, Photo #24354, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view close-up of possible beam with attached closing material and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.
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5MT10631, Photo #24355, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view close-up of possible beam with attached closing material and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.
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5MT10631, Photo #24356, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of possible beam with attached closing material and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.
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5MT10631, Photo #24357, Plan view, PL's (2016)
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Plan view of possible beam with attached closing material and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.
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5MT10631, Photo #24358, Other (2016)
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Oblique view of possible beam with attached closing material (possibly sage or juniper) and adobe identified in the northeast quadrant of Structure 101 (main chamber of pithouse), Stratum 3. Burned materials collected as dendrochronology sample PL 69.
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5MT10631, Photo #24359, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1351N 2466E.
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5MT10631, Photo #24360, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1351N 2466E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (dry).
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5MT10631, Photo #24362, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1351N 2466E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).
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5MT10631, Photo #24363, Plan view, final excavation photo (2016)
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Undisturbed native sediment, 1-x-1-m unit 1349N 2468E. Note window to confirm sediment in northeast corner and wet spot in the center.
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5MT10631, Photo #24364, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1349N 2468E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (dry).
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5MT10631, Photo #24365, Profile view, stratigraphy (2016)
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Final stratigraphic profile, 1-x-1-m unit 1349N 2468E, showing modern ground surface and strata 1-2 (wet).
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5MT10631, Photo #24366, Plan view, excavation in progress (2016)
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Remains of two possible posts that seemed to be upright and two possible beams lying down with closing material in between in the east half of Structure 102 (antechamber pithouse), Stratum 3.