Nonstructure 901, midden

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Human remains occurrence , HRO 2 (Feature 1) (NOTE: Additional information on human remains is archived at the Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, Colorado.) Top of page
General description
The disarticulated remains of an adult, composed of tibia fragments, a phalangie, and a pre-molar, exposed within 1-x-1-m unit 550N 540E.
Use history
Not applicable.
Associated features
None; no formal burial pit detected.
Excavation procedure
The disarticulated remains of an adult, composed of tibia fragments, a phalangie, and a pre-molar, were exposed within 1-x-1-m unit 550N 540E. Excavation ceased within the unit once the remains were identified as human.
Portion excavated
it is unknown how much of the burial was exposed. Excavation ceased within the unit once the remains were identified as human.
Horizontal location
Located in the northeastern portion of 1-x-1-m unit 550N 540E.
Vertical location
At approximately 99.48 m.
Construction
Human remains were interred within secondary refuse deposits. No formal burial pit was detected. A McElmo Black-on-white miniature piture and a Mummy Lake jar were placed above the remains and covered with secondary refuse.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
Yes. Sealed with secondary refuse.
Preservation
Poor.
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
3
Secondary refuse deposit. Primarily hearth ash.
Charcoal.
None.
10 YR 7/1 Light Gray.
Ash.
Human remains occurrence , HRO 3 (Feature 2) (NOTE: Additional information on human remains is archived at the Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, Colorado.) Top of page
General description
Disarticulated remains of an adult, 30-35 years of age, possibly female.
Use history
Not applicable.
Associated features
None; no formal burial pit identified.
Excavation procedure
The disarticulated human remains of a probable adult female, 30-35 years of age, were uncovered in three 1-x-1-m units within Nonstructure 901 midden deposits. The units include: 548N 537E; 549N 537E; 548N 538E. Excavation ceased in all three units when the remains were identified as human.
Portion excavated
Unknown; remains were disarticulated and spread out over three 1-x-1-m units: 548N 537E; 549N 537E; 548N 538E.
Horizontal location
In the northeastern portion of 1-x-1-m unit 548N 537E; in the northwestern portion of 1-x-1-m unit 548N 588E; and in the northwestern and southeastern portions of 1-x-1-m unit 549N 537E.
Vertical location
At approximately 99.79-99.83 m.
Construction
Unknown; this feature was disturbed. Burial was most likely interred within secondary refuse. No formal burial pit was detected.
Remodeling/ modification
No
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
Yes. Probably sealed with secondary refuse at the time of interrment.
Preservation
Poor.
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.
Charcoal; calcium carbonate.
Roots, animals, and insects.
7.5 YR 4/4 Dark Brown.
Silty loam.