Nonstructure 1041, midden

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Human remains occurrence , HRO 11 (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 an adult male cranium, 35-50 years of age, and a fourth right metatarsal.
Use history
Not applicable.
Associated features
None; no formal burial pit was identified.
Excavation procedure
A cranium and one metatarsal were exposed in the southeastern portion of 1-x-1-m unit 534N 581E. Excavation ceased once identified as human.
Portion excavated
An adult male cranium, 35-50 years of age, and a fourth right metatarsal were exposed in the southeastern portion of 1-x-1-m unit 534N 581E. Excavation ceased once identified as human.
Horizontal location
Located in the southeastern portion of 1-x-1-m unit 534N 581E.
Vertical location
At approximately 98.36 m.
Construction
This individual was interred within secondary refuse. No formal burial pit was identified.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
Yes. Sealed with secondary refuse.
Preservation
Excellent.
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.
Stratigraphy
Stratum
Interpretation
Inclusions
Disturbance
Color
Texture
1
Secondary refuse mixed with natural, post-occupational sediments.
Sandstone; charcoal; calcium carbonate; burned adobe.
Roots; animals; insects.
5 YR 4/2 Dark reddish grey.
Silty clay loam.