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Excavation of a midden

Cut-away section of a midden showing shell layers.

A cut-away section of a midden showing shell layers. This archaeological excavation shows the layers of shells, ash and bones that typically make up a midden. This midden had been covered by a layer of soil after it had ceased to be used as a rubbish dump.

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Rights: New Zealand Historic Places Trust
Published: 9 September 2008Size: 3.4 MB
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