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Human remains occurrence , HRO 12 (Feature 1) (NOTE: Additional information on human remains is archived at the Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, Colorado.) Top of page
General description
This feature is represented by the articulated, flexed portion of the left knee of an individual between 30 and 45 years of age.
Use history
Not applicable.
Associated features
None; no evidence of a formal burial pit.
Excavation procedure
This feature was exposed while excavating 1-x-1m unit 480N 560E. Once recognized as human remains, excavation ceased.
Portion excavated
This feature was exposed in the west-central portion of 1-x-1-m unit 480N 560E along the west profile wall. Once recognized as human remains, excavation ceased.
Horizontal location
In the west-central portion of 1-x-1-m unit 480N 560E, along the west profile wall.
Vertical location
Approximately 97.83 m.
Construction
This individual was interred within secondary refuse deposits. There is no evidence of a formal burial pit.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
Yes. Sealed with secondary refuse.
Preservation
Good.
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual: 
Inferred:  basin-shaped
Shape in cross section
Actual: 
Inferred:  elliptical
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
No
Not applicable.
Width
No
Not applicable.
Height
No
Depth
No
Not applicable.
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Human remains occurrence , HRO 9 (Feature 2) (NOTE: Additional information on human remains is archived at the Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, Colorado.) Top of page
General description
This individual is represented by a complete right femur. Only the posterior side of the bone was exposed within the excavation unit. The approximate length of the element is 198 mm. The greater trochanter, femoral head, and distal epiphysis are unfused. Given this, it can be inferred that this individual is between 2-4 years of age. Sex determination of an individual in this age range is not possible.
Use history
Not applicable.
Associated features
None; this is an isolated human remains occurrence.
Excavation procedure
This feature was exposed while excavating 1-x-1-m unit 476N 560E. An isolated femure was exposed, confirmed as a human bone, and then excavation within the unit ceased.
Portion excavated
Only a single femur was exposed within the unit.
Horizontal location
In the south-central portion of 1-x-1-m unit 476N 4560E.
Vertical location
97.65 meters.
Construction
Not applicable; this is an isolated occurrence.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
Unknown
Preservation
Good.
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  other
Inferred:  basin-shaped.
Shape in cross section
Actual:  unknown
Inferred:  elliptical.
Shape comments
Dimensions
 
Actual
Complete?
Inferred
Comments
Length
No
Not applicable.
Width
No
Not applicable.
Height
No
Depth
No
Not applicable.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture