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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5MT10647, Photo #18707, Plan view, final excavation photo (2012)
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Stratum 2 (sterile preoccupational sediment) in 1-x-1-m unit 1435N 439E. Not a midden.
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5MT10647, Photo #18708, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, 1-x--1-m unit 1435N 439E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18714, Profile view, feature (2012)
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Closeup of stone in south wall of Feature 2. Surface 1, 3-x-1-m unit 1421N 501E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18722, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of south wall, 1-x--1-m unit 1439N 434E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18724, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall in 1-x-1-m unit 1447N 442E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18728, Profile view, feature (2012)
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Closeup of north profile in Feature 2. Surface 1, 3-x-1-m unit 1421N 501E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18730, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, 1-x--1-m unit 1452N 445E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18731, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, 1-x--1-m unit 1452N 445E. Detail of east side.
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5MT10647, Photo #18742, Profile view, feature (2012)
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North-facing profile of Feature 2. Surface 1, 3-x1-m unit 1421N 501E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18745, Plan view, feature (2012)
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Excavation in progress in Stratum 2, south half of Feature 2. Surface 1, 3-x-1-m unit 1421N 501E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18746, Plan view, feature (2012)
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Feature 2, fully excavated. Surface 1, 3-x-1-m unit 1421N 501E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18749, Plan view, feature (2012)
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Closeup of bottom of Feature 2 after excavation. Surface 1, 3-x-1-m unit 1421N 501E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18753, Plan view, feature before excavation (2012)
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Posthole 3 before excavation, Stratum 3, 3-x-1-m unit 1384N 486E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18754, Plan view, feature (2012)
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Posthole 3, final excavation photo. Stratum 3, 3-x-1-m unit 1384N 486E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18756, Plan view, feature before excavation (2012)
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Postholes 4 and 5 before excavation. Stratum 3, 3-x-1-m unit 1384N 486E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18757, Profile view, feature (2012)
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Profile showing Posthole 5 and Surface 1 in Nonstructure 241 prior to excavation of Posthole 5. 3-x-1-m unit 1384N 486E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18758, Plan view, feature (2012)
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Final excavation photo of Posthole 4, Stratum 3, 3-x-1-m unit 1384N 486E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18759, Plan view, feature (2012)
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Final excavation photo of Posthole 5, Stratum 3, 3-x-1-m unit 1384N 486E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18761, Profile view, feature (2012)
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Profile of west wall showing origin of Posthole 5 (Surface 1). 3-x-1-m unit 1384N 486E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18762, Plan view, feature before excavation (2012)
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Feature 3 before excavation. Surface 1, 3-x-1-m unit 1421N 501E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18764, Plan view, feature before excavation (2012)
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Pre-excavation photo of Feature 1, Surface 1, northeast quadrant. Note semicircular shape.
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5MT10647, Photo #18765, Plan view, feature before excavation (2012)
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Pre-excavation photo of Feature 1, Surface 1, northeast quadrant. Note white caliche rind around the feature.
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5MT10647, Photo #18767, Plan view, feature (2012)
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Postexcavation photo of Hearth 1. Surface 1, 2-x-1-m unit 1380N 477E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18768, Plan view, feature (2012)
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Detail of oxidized rind associated with Hearth 1. Surface 1, 2-x-1-m unit 1380N 477E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18770, Plan view, feature (2012)
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Hearth 1 post excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-1-m unit 1380N 477E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18781, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Cascade of six courses of rock into the Great Kiva. Stratum 5 Level 2, 2-x-2-m unit 1406N 487E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18783, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Profile of cascade of six courses of stone on west side of Great Kiva. Stratum 5, 2-x-2-m unit 1406N 487E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18788, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Profile showing dark burned soil in east wall of unit above reddish stain. A sherd is present in the profile to the left of the stain. 3-x-1-m unit 1383N 500E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18795, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Burned beam and ash pocket just below the rock collapse. Stratum 5 Level 2, 3-x-1-m unit 1408N 493E (south of trench).
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5MT10647, Photo #18804, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile in the Great Kiva.
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5MT10647, Photo #18805, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Wall fall in the Great Kiva.
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5MT10647, Photo #18813, Plan view, feature before excavation (2012)
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Posthole 6 beofre excavation. Surface 1, 3-x-1-m unit 1384N 486E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18816, Plan view, feature (2012)
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Posthole 6 after excavation. Surface 1, 3-x-1-m unit 1384N 486E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18817, Plan view, feature (2012)
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Feature 2 after excavation. The bottom of the feature appears dirty from smudging of brush, but is actually white caliche-rich sediment. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18826, Plan view, final excavation photo (2012)
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Final excavation photo in 1-x1-m unit 1374N 469E showing caliche-rich sediment (Stratum 3) characteristic of this area. Gray stains are a rodent run.
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5MT10647, Photo #18828, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, 1-x--1-m unit 1374N 469E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18829, Plan view, final excavation photo (2012)
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Final excavation photo in 1-x-1-m unit 1376N 471E showing window to confirm sterility. The dark circular stain is from a tree.
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5MT10647, Photo #18831, Plan view, final excavation photo (2012)
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Final excavation photo in 1-x-1-m unit 1376N 471E showing window to confirm sterility.
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5MT10647, Photo #18832, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of south wall, 1-x-1-m unit 1376N 471E. Shows midden and redeposited native sediment overlying the caliche layer.
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5MT10647, Photo #18835, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Profile showing cultural fill adjacent to the north wall of the main chamber. The true pithouse walls are to the left and right in the photo. Northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18836, Plan view, final excavation photo (2012)
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Sterile preoccupational loess underlying Block 300 midden. Stratum 3, 1-x-1-m unit 1428N 518E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18840, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall in 1-x-1-m unit 1428N 518E, showing shallow midden deposit in Block 300 midden unit.
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5MT10647, Photo #18842, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall in 1-x-1-m unit 1432N 511E, showing possible construction material under midden sediment. Season closing photo.
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5MT10647, Photo #18843, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall, 1-x-1-m unit 1432N 511E. Shows possible construction material in west wall of unit. Photo taken to document profile at the end of the 2012 field season.
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5MT10647, Photo #18844, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of south wall, 1-x-1-m unit 1432N 511E. Shows possible construction material in south wall. Photo taken to document profile at the end of the 2012 season.
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5MT10647, Photo #18846, Plan view, feature before excavation (2012)
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Feature 20 before excavation, Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18850, Plan view, feature (2012)
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Feature 20 after excavation, Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18852, Profile view, feature (2012)
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South facing profile of Feature 20, Surface 1, northwest quadrant. No north arrow.
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5MT10647, Photo #18853, Profile view, feature (2012)
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South facing profile of Feature 20, Surface 1, northwest quadrant. With north arrow.
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5MT10647, Photo #18854, Plan view, final excavation photo (2012)
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Final excavation photo of north halves of Structure 205 and Structure 226, Surface 1. Floors exposed, some features excavated.
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5MT10647, Photo #18858, Plan view, final excavation photo (2012)
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Floor (Surface 1) in north half of main chamber and antechamber. Some features excavated.
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5MT10647, Photo #18913, Plan view, final excavation photo (2012)
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Final photo of structure floor with hearth excavated. Surfaces 1-3, 2-x-1-m unit 1380N 477E and 1-x1-m unit 1382N 477E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18915, Plan view, final excavation photo (2012)
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Final photo of structure floor with hearth excavated. Surfaces 1-3, 2-x-1-m unit 1380N 477E and 1-x1-m unit 1382N 477E
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5MT10647, Photo #18916, Plan view, final excavation photo (2012)
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5MT10647, Photo #18916, Plan view, final excavation photo
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5MT10647, Photo #18917, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall, north end. 2-x-1-m unit 1380N 477E and 1-x-1-m unit 1382N 477E
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5MT10647, Photo #18918, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall, center. 2-x-1-m unit 1380N 477E and 1-x-1-m unit 1382N 477E
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5MT10647, Photo #18919, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall, south end. 2-x-1-m unit 1380N 477E and 1-x-1-m unit 1382N 477E
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5MT10647, Photo #18920, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall, north end, wet. 2-x-1-m unit 1380N 477E and 1-x-1-m unit 1382N 477E
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5MT10647, Photo #18921, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall, center, wet. 2-x-1-m unit 1380N 477E and 1-x-1-m unit 1382N 477E
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5MT10647, Photo #18922, Profile view, stratigraphy (2012)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall, south end, wet. 2-x-1-m unit 1380N 477E and 1-x-1-m unit 1382N 477E
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5MT10647, Photo #18927, Profile view, feature (2012)
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Profile of Feature 2, Surface 3, 2-x1-m unit 1380N 477E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18928, Profile view, feature (2012)
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Profile of Feature 2, Surface 3, 2-x-1-m unit 1380N 477E.
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5MT10647, Photo #18941, Field crew photo (2012)
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Closing Dillard site at the end of the 2012 season.
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5MT10647, Photo #18942, Field crew photo (2012)
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Closing Dillard site at the end of the 2012 season.
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5MT10647, Photo #18943, Field crew photo (2012)
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Closing Dillard site at the end of the 2012 season.
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5MT10647, Photo #18964, Profile view, feature (2013)
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In progress profile shot of stratigraphy in Feature 22, Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18965, Plan view, feature (2013)
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In progress plan view of Feature 22, Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18966, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo showing base of Feature 22, Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18967, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Final profile of Feature 22 showing three cultural strata and redeposited native sediment at the bottom. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18969, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Pre-excavation photo of Feature 23; note sand deposit. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18971, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Post-excavation photo of Feature 23. Feature 22 is to the west of Feature 23, and a dark-colored floor shmear is present between the two features. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18973, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Feature 23 post-excavation. Floor "shmear" of dark sediment is also shown surrounding Feature 23 and in between Feature 23 and Feature 22 to the west. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18975, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Profile of Stratum 3 in southwest quadrant from southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18976, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Oxidized south wall of structure with burned plaster exfoliating from it. Stratum 3 Level 3, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18979, Plan view, feature (2013)
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After excavation of dark colored "shmear" on floor. Feature 23 is shown on the east; also note possible adobe coping to the west in the photo. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18982, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Feature 24 before excavation. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18983, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Excavation in progress, showing upright "cheater" stone in Posthole 24. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18984, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Excavation in progress in Posthole 24, showing blocky sandstone. Another stone was underneath this one. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18986, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Closeup of second stone in Feature 24 (photo 18984 shows the first stone). Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18989, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final excavation photo of Posthole 24. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #18999, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Pre-excavation photo showing Feature 28 and Feature 29. Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19002, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final excavation photo of Posthole 28. Surface 1, northwest quadrant. Western portion of feature may represent rodent activity, remodeling, or where the "cheater" stones were.
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5MT10647, Photo #19003, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Bin in southeast corner of Structure 220. Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19005, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Bin in southeast corner of Structure 220. Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19007, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Posthole 29 before excavation. It appears partially excavated because it was only discovered as a feature after it was cut into. Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19008, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final excavation photo showing base of Posthole 29. The dark fill is from rodent activity and is not true feature fill. Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19012, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Profile of Feature 30, excavation in progress. Showing dark brown, basically clean fill inside feature. Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19013, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Photo shows Posthole 31 (smaller feature) and Pit 30 (larger, shallower feature) after excavation. Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19014, Plan view, feature (2013)
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From left to right, Pit 30, Posthole 31, Posthole 29, and Posthole 28 after excavation, showing spatial relationship between features. Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19027, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Hearth 2 before excavation, Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19038, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Feature 3 before excavation. Note dark feature fill. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19041, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Stratum 3, 1-x-1-m unit 1388N 508E.
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5MT10647, Photo #19042, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, 1-x--1-m unit 1388N 508E. Dry.
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5MT10647, Photo #19044, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, 1-x1-m unit 1388N 508E. Wet..
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5MT10647, Photo #19162, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Final excavation photo without window. Stratum 3, 1-x1-m unit 1393N 480E.
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5MT10647, Photo #19163, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall in 1-x-1-m unit 1393N 480E. Dry.
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5MT10647, Photo #19164, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall in 1-x1-m unit 1393N 480E. Wet.
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5MT10647, Photo #19165, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Final excavation photo with window in northeast corner of unit to confirm sterility. Stratum 3, 1-x-1-m unit 1393N 478E.
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5MT10647, Photo #19166, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall in 1-x-1-m unit 1393N 478E. Dry.
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5MT10647, Photo #19167, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall in 1-x-1-m unit 1393N 478E. Wet.