August 18, 2002

Today's Accomplishments:

Preparing for shutdown, continuing work on the top and south sides of the mound.

SEAC archaeologists Jessica McNeil and Emily Yates excavating the top of the third (second interior) stage on the south side of Mound A.

SEAC archaeologists Jessica McNeil and Emily Yates excavating the top of the third (second interior) stage on the south side of Mound A.
Masses of red clay in the fill in N47-48 E181. Masses of red clay in the fill in N47-48 E181. These masses of red clay were quite pronounced, but were very thin, no more than a cm or so thick, and were not associated with any obvious floor. They may represent represent debris of some kind, although exactly what they are is unclear at the present.
Close up of red clay mass in N48E181. Close up of red clay mass in N48E181.
SEAC archaeologist Josh Wells excavating through masses of roots at the north end of the mound summit, where a large stump was formerly located. SEAC archaeologist and University of Indiana anthropology graduate student Josh Wells excavating through masses of roots at the north end of the mound summit, where a large stump was formerly located.

 

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