Arbitrary Unit 1302, noncultural

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Human remains occurrence , HRO 8 (Feature 1) (NOTE: Additional information on human remains is archived at the Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, Colorado.) Top of page
General description
Human Remains Occurrence 8 is comprised of a cranial fragment, including the left orbital region.
Use history
Not applicable.
Associated features
None; this is an isolated human remains occurrence no longer associated with a burial pit due to agricultural activites.
Excavation procedure
A cranial fragment was detected within the plow zone of Arbitrary Unit 1302. Excavation ceased when the fragment was identified as human bone.
Portion excavated
Only a small portion of a cranial fragment was exposed, including the left orbital region.
Horizontal location
Located in the northwestern portion of 2-x-2-m unit 532N 646E in the plow zone.
Vertical location
94.40 meters.
Construction
Unknown. This feature was distrubed by agricultural activites.
Remodeling/ modification
Unknown
Thermal alteration
No
Sooting
No
Sealed
Unknown
Preservation
Good
Degree of preservation
Shape in plan view
Actual:  unknown
Inferred: 
Shape in cross section
Actual:  unknown
Inferred: 
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