Saturday, August 6, 2011

And Now Some Actual Archaeology

About time, right?
Today was a very productive day for the Americans at zone 4. We've been working in our own little section, opposite of where the supposed "structure" and "post holes" are. Interestingly enough we're finding lots of things, so we don't have to make finds up *cough cough*. Though we all made some awesome finds, you rock in zone 4 guys, here are two of mine that I'm especially proud of.

 A pot sherd. Normally this wouldn't be any more spectacular than any other pot sherd, but if you look closely you'll see its decorated. This  has been rare on the sites, making this piece awesome, and our little section even more interesting.
 The same piece.
 Here is another one I found. Its not decorated, but what makes it cool is that if you look at the side view you see the top is wider. This is a lip sherd making up the top, or rim, of the pot.
Today was certainly a better day. We all made finds, and are practicing archaeology the way we want, as science. We're even sifting the dirt, thanks to Issac, who brought his own small sifter (because the Spanish apparently don't have any).

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