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Looting, Natchez Trace 1940s Archeological Survey

A few deteriorating human burials were found in the Carr site excavation trenches. One burial was cleared of soil on a Friday, but left for recording on Monday. Over the weekend, someone entered the site without authorization and dug into the burial, updoubtedly looking for grave goods such as whole pots or ornaments. At that time, archeologists saw human remains as scientific specimens only, so Jennings decided that the damaged bones weren't worth any more time and effort.

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Natchez Trace Parkway, Code: NATR

Natchez Trace Parkway
Latitude: 32.8700408935547, Longitude: -89.6542129516602

ANCS-plus : SEAC-00301

Natchez Trace 1940s Archeological Survey

08/06/2015

01/01/1939 - 12/11/1946

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Person: Jill Halchin
Organization: US National Park Service
Position: GIS Coordinator
Address: Southeast Archeological Center, Tallahassee FL
Email: jill_halchin@nps.gov

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