July 20, 2001

Today's Goals: Clean, close, and photograph the excavations to the west of Mound A and continue working the plaza area to the south of Mound A.
Excavations to the west of Mound A.  Excavations to the west of Mound A.  Excavations to the west of Mound A. Overview of excavations to the west of Mound A. Close-up view of the main west trench area showing both Roberts' 1933-34 trench and our 1999 trench area. A clear view of Roberts' 1933-34 trench (lighter area).
Pumping the water sprayer prior to photographing the unit. Liz Driscoll pumping the water sprayer ("mistifier" or "mister") before photographs are taken of her excavation unit.
Explaining the west side excavations. David Anderson explaining the west side excavations to Dr. Evan Peacock's Field School from  Mississippi State University, who came to visit!
Laying in a grid. Jay Sturdevant and VIP Phillip Knecht in the woods laying in a grid.
The step trench to the south of Mound A. Profile view of the the step trench to the south of Mound A. Thin red bands are present in the lower portion of the profile that appear to be placed atop an old mound surface.
Examining strata in the step trench. David Anderson and Dr. Evan Peacock of Mississippi State University examining strata in the step trench.

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