Photos: Archaeologists Dig Up 387-Year-Old Fort

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An exposed excavation shows a section of the fort’s exterior walls were palisades or tall, sturdy wooden walls made by placing full or split timbers side-by-side in a deep trench.
Historic St. Mary's City
An exposed excavation shows a section of the fort’s exterior walls were palisades or tall, sturdy wooden walls made by placing full or split timbers side-by-side in a deep trench.
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An excavated area near a fort-period building with a large cellar
Historic St. Mary's City
An excavated area near a fort-period building with a large cellar
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Lead musket shot found during excavations at the site of St. Mary’s Fort.
Historic St. Mary's City
Lead musket shot found during excavations at the site of St. Mary’s Fort.
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Conjectural drawing of St. Mary’s Fort based on the geophysical survey.
Drawing by Jeffrey R. Parno
Conjectural drawing of St. Mary’s Fort based on the geophysical survey.
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A view of the St. Mary’s Fort dig site.
Historic St. Mary's City
A view of the St. Mary’s Fort dig site.
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Historic St. Mary’s City archaeologists Stephanie Stevens and August Rowell consult with Director of Research and Collections Dr. Travis Parno (center) at the St. Mary’s Fort dig site.
Historic St. Mary’s City
Historic St. Mary’s City archaeologists Stephanie Stevens and August Rowell consult with Director of Research and Collections Dr. Travis Parno (center) at the St. Mary’s Fort dig site.
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Geophysicist Dr. Timothy J. Horsley conducting the ground-penetrating radar survey.
Historic St. Mary’s City
Geophysicist Dr. Timothy J. Horsley conducting the ground-penetrating radar survey.
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Excavation exposed that a section of the fort’s exterior walls were palisades or tall, sturdy wooden walls made by placing full or split timbers side-by-side in a deep trench.
Historic St. Mary's City
Excavation exposed that a section of the fort’s exterior walls were palisades or tall, sturdy wooden walls made by placing full or split timbers side-by-side in a deep trench.
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A member of the Historic St. Mary’s City archaeological team sifts through soil recently unearthed.
Historic St. Mary's City
A member of the Historic St. Mary’s City archaeological team sifts through soil recently unearthed.
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Archaeologist August Rowell compares the colors of the soil to those in the Munsell chart, a system that allows for direct comparison of soils anywhere in the world.
Historic St. Mary's City
Archaeologist August Rowell compares the colors of the soil to those in the Munsell chart, a system that allows for direct comparison of soils anywhere in the world.
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Historic St. Mary’s City Director of Research and Collections, Travis Parno, Ph.D.
Historic St. Mary’s City
Historic St. Mary’s City Director of Research and Collections, Travis Parno, Ph.D.
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