29 Artifacts found by waterscreening

Small artifacts recovered from waterscreening. (Photograph courtesy of Research Laboratories of Archaeology. More about the photograph)

With waterscreening, even the smallest artifacts are found. This photograph shows tiny shell beads, about an eighth of an inch in diameter, that were caught in the smallest screen. One can also see tiny bone fragments from birds and fish, as well as snail shells, which provide valuable evidence regarding diet.

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Excavating Occaneechi Town

The original version published by the UNC Research Laboratories of Archaeology includes historical background, interactive activities, and additional information about Occaneechi Town.