Digital Object 2697
Description:
Tomb T6 was located below tomb T5 at a depth of 3.48-3.69 m. Of this unit, only an area of 2.48 x 2.30 m is preserved as it was cut by tomb T1 to the northwest and by T2 to the southeast.
In this burial the lower limbs of two individuals were found in extended dorsal decubitus, partially overlapping each other in a very similar way to individuals I5 and I9 of tomb T2. These were covered by two layers of Polychrome Early Conte, Panelled Red and Conte Rojo (Lothrop typology, 1942) plates and trays placed face down. A thin layer of vegetation was arranged on top of this collection of ceramics.
Both individuals were cut at hip height by the pit of tomb T1. At the feet of these individuals were found the remains of a human skull and a group of luxurious grave goods not directly associated with a skeleton.
In this burial the lower limbs of two individuals were found in extended dorsal decubitus, partially overlapping each other in a very similar way to individuals I5 and I9 of tomb T2. These were covered by two layers of Polychrome Early Conte, Panelled Red and Conte Rojo (Lothrop typology, 1942) plates and trays placed face down. A thin layer of vegetation was arranged on top of this collection of ceramics.
Both individuals were cut at hip height by the pit of tomb T1. At the feet of these individuals were found the remains of a human skull and a group of luxurious grave goods not directly associated with a skeleton.
Excavation campaign:
2010-2011
Record type:
Stratigraphic group register
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Archaeological site:
El Caño
Operation:
Operation 1
Stratigraphic group:
Tomb 6
Stratigraphic group registry:
Tombs
Calibrated Age Range:
Cal AD 775 to 790 (Cal BP 1175 to 1160)/Cal AD 800 to 980 (Cal BP 1150 to 970)
Digital Object 2697