UWM Field School Week 6

The last week of Field School has passed. The students excavated features, expanded the trench, and, most importantly - excelled. For instructors, this week is both bittersweet and fulfilling, as it is difficult to say goodbye to capable, hardworking, and unique individuals. Watching skills develop and growth occur is the most rewarding part of education. It will be exciting to see where our future archaeologists go! 


Figure 1. Aubrey Morris and Anissa Zaske screening. Anissa is holding a small Madison point. 


Figure 2. Gil Amador in a wall trench with a total station rod. The rod is a receiver for the total station's laser, measuring point position. 


Figure 3. In the foreground, Madison Baynes works in a large feature. In the background, Ricky Huertas opens up a new trench. 


Figure 4. Tim Piatek, Bryce Hansen, and Anissa Zaske uncover a large ceramic pot in situ.


Figure 5. Rachel Stewart cleaning a floor for a photograph. 


Figure 6. Crystal Morgan, an archaeologist in CRM, volunteered at the site to help excavate features. 


Figure 7. In the foreground, Gil Amador works on mapping. In the background, Sean Gleason and Ava Wolcott work on interpreting the large trench. 


Figure 8. Nicholas Peterson and Maria Innis excavate a large feature. 


Figure 9. A group photo was taken by a drone. 


Figure 10. A group photo of students who went to the nearby site of Aztalan. 

Artifact Round-Up


Figure 11. Anna-Sophia Tsiolis and Jackson King holding pottery. 


Figure 12. Dr. Edwards with decorated pottery. 


Figure 13. Bryce Hansen holding a decorated rim. 

Bonus Feature


Figure 14. An earth oven or potential hearth. Around the burned stones is a layer of ash, charcoal, and burnt bone, as well as pottery remnants. 


Note from the author

Thank you all for taking the time to read the blog! The students did a fantastic job, and I hope you enjoyed seeing their progress. We were lucky to have them. 

- Kate 
































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