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Archaeologists mapping a feature which is outlined by the orange flags. Photograph by Lance Cpl. Nikki S. PhongsisattanakThis is one of the artifacts recovered from an archaeology site on MCB Camp Lejeune. Archaeologists carefully note where each artifact comes from in order to better understand the site and context. Photograph by Lance Cpl. Nikki S. PhongsisattanakThe archaeologist is carefully cleaning the profile wall of this test unit so she can map, photograph, and document the different layers of soil.
Many types of artifacts are found at MCB Camp Lejeune. These are all historic artifacts recovered from an archaeology site on the base, such as kaolin pipe fragments and ceramics.These stoneware jug fragments were recovered from an archaeology site on MCB Camp LejeuneSketch of ceramic vessel from Wallace Creek