Archaeological Excavations at Leetsdale

Client:	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District
Location:	Leetsdale, Pa.
Services:	Archaeological and cultural resources

KCI performed excavation, analysis and report preparation for an archaeological data recovery located at the Leetsdale Industrial Park along the Ohio River. The site was located within a 50-acre tract that had been leased for fabrication of a replacement dam as part of the River Locks and Dams 2, 3 and 4 modernization project. More than 280 cubic meters of soil were removed by hand and screened for artifacts. Archaeologists recovered approximately 45,000 artifacts, including two Steatite Discs, also known as Soapstone. This carved soft stone was mainly used to make bowls and can be traced to approximately 1,400 B.C.

Case Studies:

Leetsdale Excavations SPA Abstract
Leetsdale Excavations SPA Presentation

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