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I am forwarding the following message to the list:
I have recently completed Phase II test excavations on a pair of sites
representing historic pioneer settlement in western Iowa, circa 1850-1860.
One of the sites has a pair of rectangular depressions dug into the
south-facing shoulder, just below the summit, of a tributary to the North
Raccoon River. These retangular depressions (aprox. 5 x 4 m) have exterior
ridges along three sides with the exception of the down slope side which is
the front of the structure. Phase II excavations yielded a doorway along
the front of the larger depression supporting this interpretation. The
excavation unit profiles and other Phase II data confirm the hypothesis
that these depressions are the remains of sod dugout houses representing
the first sod houses archaeologically tested in Iowa.
Here is my need.... has any one excavated and reported on similar
structures. I have done my homework by searching reports, periodicals,
colleagues, NADB, and the web yet I have come up empty handed. There are a
few sources out there but so far they are all circumstantial and not
realted to actual archaeological excavations. Published sources, CRM
reports, other grey literature, or personal communications would be greatly
appreciated. My contact information is included below and I thank in
advance any and all who might be able to assist me.
Mark L. Anderson
Project Archaeologist
Office of the State Archaeologist
700 Clinton Street Building
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1030
319-384-0998
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