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
Site Type Keywords
Archaeological Feature •
Hearth •
Pit •
Post Hole / Post Mold
Other Keywords
Basketmaker Communities Project •
Project Report
Investigation Types
Data Recovery / Excavation •
Site Evaluation / Testing •
Archaeological Overview •
Research Design / Data Recovery Plan •
Remote Sensing •
Heritage Management
Material Types
Ceramic •
Chipped Stone •
Dating Sample •
Fauna •
Ground Stone •
Macrobotanical •
Mineral •
Pollen •
Shell •
Wood
Temporal Keywords
Basketmaker III •
Pueblo II •
Pueblo I •
Pueblo III •
Basketmaker III Period
Geographic Keywords
Southwestern Colorado •
Southwestern US •
United States of America (Country) •
Colorado (State / Territory) •
Montezuma County (County) •
North America (Continent) •
USA (Country) •
Mesa Verde Region •
Cortez, Colorado •
Indian Camp Ranch
Resources Inside This Collection (Viewing 1,001-1,100 of 5,017)
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5MT10647, Photo #19864, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Feature 26 after excavation, showing one of two flat-lying stones in the feature. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19865, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Feature 26 after excavation, showing two stones at base of feature. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19866, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Feature 26 after excavation, showing two stones at base of feature. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19867, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Feature 27 (smallest hole), Feature 24 (largest hole), and Feature 26 (medium hole) after excavation. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19871, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Feature 1 before excavation. Stratum 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19873, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Possible digging stick grooves in the main chamber's north wall. Northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19875, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Hearth 2 (no formal plaster present) after excavation. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19878, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Southeast half of Feature 1 after excavation. Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19879, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Profile of northwest face, Feature 1 (dry). Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19881, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Southeast half of Feature 1 after excavation. Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19882, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Profile of northwest face, Feature 1 (wet). Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19884, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Southeast half of Feature 1 after excavation. Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19892, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Stratum 3 (sterile preoccupational deposit), 1-x-1-m unit 1394N 508E.
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5MT10647, Photo #19893, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, dry. 1-x-1-m unit 1394N 508E.
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5MT10647, Photo #19894, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, wet. 1-x-1-m unit 1394N 508E.
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5MT10647, Photo #19895, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Stratum 3 (sterile preoccupational deposit), 1-x-1-m unit 1403N 509E.
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5MT10647, Photo #19896, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, dry. 1-x-1-m unit 1403N 509E.
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5MT10647, Photo #19897, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, wet. 1-x-1-m unit 1403N 509E.
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5MT10647, Photo #19898, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Stratum 3 (sterile preoccupational deposit) in 1-x1-m unit 1396N 510E.
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5MT10647, Photo #19899, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, dry. 1-x-1-m unit 1396N 510E.
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5MT10647, Photo #19900, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of north wall, wet. 1-x-1-m unit 1396N 510E.
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5MT10647, Photo #19945, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Burned beam in corner of Feature 1, possibly an upright structure support beam. Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19946, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Burned beam in northwest corner of Feature 1. Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19951, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo of Feature 1, Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19952, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo of Feature 1, Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19953, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo of Feature 1, Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19954, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo of Feature 1, Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19955, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo of Feature 1, Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19956, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo of Feature 1, Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19957, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo of Feature 1, showing possible roof support beam. Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19958, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo of Feature 1, Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19959, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo of Feature 1, showing burned beam in northwest corner of feature. Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19960, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo of Feature 1, showing base of upright slabs and edge of feature. Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19961, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo of Feature 1, showing base of feature with ledge. Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #19963, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Final photo of Feature 1, showing burned post in northwest corner. Surface 1, southeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20100, Profile view, feature (2013)
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East-facing profile of Feature 3, showing rocks resting on roof fall. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20106, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Profile of Stratum 2 on south side of unit. 3-x-1-m unit 1436.5N 485E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20113, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Stratum 3 (culturally sterile sediment with caliche), 1-x-1-m unit 1404N 474E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20114, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of 1-x-1-m unit 1404N 474E, dry. Window in southwest corner.
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5MT10647, Photo #20117, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of 1-x1-m unit 1404N 474E, wet. Window in southwest corner.
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5MT10647, Photo #20264, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Feature 4 (niche in north wall of antechamber) before excavation. Note choarcoal and adobe in feature fill (similar to roof fall). Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20265, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Profile of Feature 4 (niche) after excavation. Prehistoric ground surface also visible. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20267, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Photo shows relationship of Feature 4 (niche) to Feature 3. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20351, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Bench surface with burned plaster marking face. Shelf and upper lining wall in background. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20352, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Detail of plastered and burned surface of Bench 2. Dark stain by sherd is truncated plaster. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20353, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Bench surface. Dark line in fill to the north marks truncated plaster surface. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20354, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Detail of burned plaster on surface of bench. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20355, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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String marking front of bench, base of lower wall, and base of upper wall above shelf. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20357, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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String marking front of bench, base of lower wall, and base of upper wall above shelf. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20359, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Full extent of bench with string marking the front and back of bench surface. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20360, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Final architectural profile, 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20362, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Depression in shelf of south wall. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20363, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Closeup of depression in shelf of south wall. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20364, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Bench surface with no string. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20365, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Profile of Bench 2 with cascade of construction rock above. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20366, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Profile of Bench 2 below rock fall. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20374, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Oxidized patch below burned wood pieces, floor of Great Kiva. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20377, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Posthole 7 (shallow posthole) after excavation. Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20378, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Posthole 8 (left) and Posthole 9 (right) after excavation. Note difference in depth between Posthole 7 and Postholes 8 and 9. Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20383, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Postholes before excavation. Sharpies are pointing to Posthole 10 (upper left), Posthole 11 (upper right), and Posthole 12 (bottom of photo). Posthole 9 is the excavated posthole along the left edge of the photo. Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20384, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Posthole 10 (left) and Posthole 11 (right) after excavation. Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20385, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Posthole 12 after excavation. Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20386, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Photo shows Feature 13 (left) and Feature 14 (right) before excavation. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20387, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Feature 13 (left) and Feature 14 (right) after excavation. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20388, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Feature 15 (to the west) and Feature 16 (to the east) prior to excavation. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20389, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Feature 17 before excavation. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20390, Plan view, feature (2013)
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From left to right, Postholes 17, 16, 15, and 14 after excavation. Posthole 17 has a pink flag in it because it is so shallow and hard to see. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20392, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Posthole 18 before excavation. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20393, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Posthole 18 after excavation. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20394, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Partially burned Great Kiva floor. 3-x-1-m unit 1402N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20395, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Partially burned Great Kiva floor, detail of oxidation. 3-x-1-m unit 1402N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20397, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Partially burned Great Kiva floor, showing highly oxidized spot and thin layer of yellow sand at 1402.25N 493.10E. 3-x-1-m unit 1402N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20398, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Burned Great Kiva floor and bench. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E and 3-x1-m unit 1402N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20400, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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South end of trench. Small patch of paster on bench. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20401, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Burned Great Kiva floor, south end of trench. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20402, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Burned Great Kiva floor, middle of trench. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E and 3-x1-m unit 1402N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20403, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Burned Great Kiva floor, north end of trench. 3-x-1-m unit 1402N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20404, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Burned Great Kiva floor. 3-x1-m unit 1399N 493E and 3-x-1-m unit 1402N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20406, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Oblique view down trench showing burned Great Kiva floor. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E and 3-x-1-m unit 1402N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20407, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Detail of oxidation on burned Great Kiva floor. 3-x-1-m unit 1399N 493E and 3-x1-m unit 1402N 493E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20411, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Culturally sterile Stratum 3, 1-x-1-m unit 1469N 437E. Window visible in southwest corner.
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5MT10647, Photo #20412, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of west wall, wet. 1-x-1-m unit 1469N 437E. Window visible in southwest corner.
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5MT10647, Photo #20416, Plan view, final excavation photo (2013)
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Culturally sterile Stratum 3 in 1-x-1-m unit 1464N 426E. Window visible in northeast corner.
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5MT10647, Photo #20417, Profile view, stratigraphy (2013)
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Stratigraphic profile of east wall, dry. 1-x-1-m unit 1464N 426E. Window visible in northeast corner.
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5MT10647, Photo #20422, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Feature 36 after excavation. Note probable posthole component of trench. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20424, Profile view, feature (2013)
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Profile of Feature 36 fill. Surface 1, northeast quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20425, Plan view, feature (2013)
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Feature 5 (upper) and Feature 6 (lower) after excavation. Surface 1, northwest quadrant.
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5MT10647, Photo #20428, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Hearth 2 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1425N 488.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20429, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Hearth 2 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1425N 488.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20430, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Closeup of oxidized collar, Hearth 2 before excavation. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1425N 488.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20432, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Possible aligned features. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1425N 488.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20434, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Possible deflector trench. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1425N 488.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20436, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Oblong possoble feature. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1425N 488.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20440, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Overview of feature alignment. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1425N 488.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20442, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Possible ash pit adjacent to Hearth 2. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1425N 488.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20444, Plan view, feature before excavation (2013)
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Two possible postholes. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1425N 488.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20450, Plan view, structure floor with assemblage (2013)
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Unexcavated features. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1425N 488.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20452, Plan view, structure floor with assemblage (2013)
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Unexcavated features. Surface 1, 2-x-2-m unit 1425N 488.5E.
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5MT10647, Photo #20463, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Final excavation photo.
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5MT10647, Photo #20464, Plan view, final excavation photo (2014)
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Final excavation photo.