Nonstructure 801, midden

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Human remains occurrence , HRO 1 (Feature 1) (NOTE: Additional information on human remains is archived at the Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, Colorado.) Top of page
General description
Small portion of an infants (1-3 years of age) superior cranium.
Use history
Not applicable.
Associated features
None; no formal burial pit detected.
Excavation procedure
A portion of an infant's cranium was exposed in the west-central portion of 1-x-1-m unit 561N 513E. Excavation ceased once identified as human.
Portion excavated
A portion (80-x-90 mm) of an infant's superior cranium was exposed in the west-central portion of 1-x-1-m unit 561N 513E. Excavation ceased once identified as human.
Horizontal location
In west-central portion of 1-x-1-m unit 561N 513E.
Vertical location
At approximately 99.11 meters.
Construction
This individual was interred in secondary refuse deposits. No formal burial pit was detected.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
Yes. Sealed with secondary refuse deposits.
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
Charcoal; calcium carbonate.
Roots, animals, insects.
10 YR 4/3 Brown.
Silty, ashy, loam.