Due to extreme heat, archaeologists limited time in the field this week. Only one excavation unit- EU-24-was active. Artifact processing continued in the lab.
In EU-24 archaeologists reached a depth of 90 cm below surface. Overall artifact density decreased. However, a compacted lime and caliche surface was encountered at approximately 80 cm below surface. This surface was documented and preliminary identified as a mission-era floor. Archaeologists only have one level left to excavate in this unit.
In the lab archaeologists continued to process artifacts. Some of the more exciting artifacts from the week include decorated ceramics, historic bottle finishes, a loop shank button, and a jewelry clasp.
