Nonstructure 1103, midden

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Features

Human remains occurrence , HRO 6 (Feature 1) (NOTE: Additional information on human remains is archived at the Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, Colorado.) Top of page
General description
Cranium of a probable female adult, 27-50 years of age.
Use history
Not applicable.
Associated features
None; no formal burial pit was detected.
Excavation procedure
A portion of a cranium was exposed in 2-x-2-m unit 468N 584E. Excavation ceased once identified as human.
Portion excavated
The exposed portion of the cranium include the facial bones and some areas of the external cranial vault. Excavation ceased once identified as human.
Horizontal location
In southeastern portion of 2-x-2-m unit 468N 584E.
Vertical location
At 97.07 m.
Construction
The remains were interred within secondary refuse deposits. No formal burial pit was detected. Two Mancos Black-on-white bowls were placed above the burial.
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
2
Secondary refuse.
Sandstone, charcoal, calcium carbonate.
Roots, animals, insects.
5 YR 4/6 Yellowish Red.
Silty clay loam.