August 25, 2001

Today's Goals: Continue working on the north and south step trenches at Mound A. Dr. Kevin Smith of Middle Tennessee State University and several students, and several members of the Middle Cumberland Archaeological Society visited the site today.
Cleaning the floor at the south end of the south step trench. Volunteer Susan Hollyday of Nashville cleans the floor at the south end of the south step trench, in units N30-33 E180. A number of posts and colored clay lens were found, as shown below.
Southern end of the south step trench. The southern end of the south step trench, after cleaning (N30-33 E180). Several large posts and colored clay lens are clearly visible in the floor.
Examining the southern step trench. Dr. Kevin Smith and members of the Middle Cumberland Archaeological Society examine the southern step trench. SEAC archaeologist David Anderson points out strata with a laser pointer.
North wall profile of N35 E180 in the south step trench. North wall profile of N35 E180 in the south step trench, showing several red clay capping episodes.
SEAC archaeologists at work in the north step trench. SEAC archaeologists at work in the north step trench, while Dr. Kevin Smith and members of the Middle Cumberland Archaeological Society look on. From top to bottom in the trench, Charles Lawson, Tammy Cooper, John Cornelison, Robert Hellman, and Steven Kidd.
Plan view shot of the floor in N36 E180 in the south step trench. SEAC archaeologist David G. Anderson taking plan (overhead) shot of the floor in N36 E180 in the south step trench, shown below. Volunteer Susan Hollyday and SEAC crew member Rachel Horlings look on.
Plan view of a red clay cap with white limestone pebbles located in N36 E 180. Plan view of a red clay cap with white limestone pebbles located in N36 E 180 in the south step trench, Mound A.
Excavating in the northern step trench. SEAC archaeologist Charles (Chuck) Lawson excavating in the northern step trench. Project co-director John Cornelison is in the background talking with site visitors.
Standing in front of the south side of Mound A. Dr. Kevin Smith and members of the Middle Cumberland Archaeological Society standing in front of  the south side of Mound A, Shiloh.

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