Excavations at the Alamo Church continued this week. Archaeologists resumed working in EUs 2, 8, and 9.
After the adobe pavers were revealed last week, archaeologists shifted excavations to the north of EU-2. During the week, excavations were limited to the top 40 cm of the unit. These top levels of the unit consisted of multiple soil types, evidence of the previous utility excavations that occurred in this area. Artifacts were restricted to construction material, such as nails.
Archaeologists reached a depth of 1 m below surface within EU-8. The natural caliche layer spread across approximately half of the unit’s base. The westernmost portion of the unit against the concrete water feature encountered a compacted historical concrete mix. This is likely associated with the construction of the water feature. Artifacts from this unit include a four-hole button, a Chinese porcelain sherd, a hand wrought nail, and several lithics including a biface.
