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Introduction

CA70 (AAF II) and CA71 (CGL I) were opened in 2012 along the southeastern area of Civitate A, approximately 5m to the north of the medieval road transecting the site and 70m to the west of the western wall of the 6^th century Archaic Building. A linear arrangement of medium-sized stones was discovered, prompting further investigation of this area during the rest of the 2012 excavation season and 2013.  In total, thirteen trenches were opened in the area of CA70 and CA71, including these two trenches; these trenches are CA70 (AAF II), CA71 (CGL I), CA72 (AEG VII), CA73 (ARR V), CA74 (CAC I), CA76 (LHS II), CA77 (EC X), CA78 (AJC V), CA79 (EMO IV), CA80 (CLP I), CA81 (MLL I), CA82 (RDC I), and CA83 (KRK VI).

Amongst these trenches two rectilinear structures were discovered, the later overlying the other, with an adjacent shed-like structure; this preserved interior parallel lines of stones that might be partitions. These two structures both overlaid a curvilinear structure dating to an earlier time period. It is clear by the robust concentrations of cooking vessels, weaving equipment, and animal bone within the rectilinear structures as well as a high concentration of slag within the shed-like space that the area served two purposes, a domestic and an industrial site. The ore and various animal products occurring outside of the domestic spaces.

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The structures discovered during the 2012-2013 excavation seasons roughly align with the three wells that have been discovered to date (T15 in 1970 and 1971, CA42 in 1999, and T62 in 2015). The alignment of these wells could indicate that the inhabitants of the area were tapping into the same water source, a fissure running across the hill. All of these wells date to the 6^th century with the CA42 and T62 trenches postdating the construction of the Archaic structure.

It is for these reasons that work will continue in Civitate A, west of these structure to explore whether there is a continuation of these structures and non-elite habitation. Further exploration into the CA trenches will hopefully provide further knowledge on the water sources and strategies utilized during occupation on site.

The southeastern corner of CA 89 will be opened sharing the northwest corner of CA 87. In the northwest corner, a packing of medium-sized stones has been discovered leading into the baulk walls. At this time, it is uncertain whether to ascertain whether this packing of stones could be a deliberate placement associated with an architectural feature and thus, requires further investigation.

We will be opening CA 89 for the purpose of:

1. Discovering if the rock cluster in the Northwestern corner of CA 87 continues through the baulk walls and may be affiliated with a formation
2. Searching for other examples of non-elite
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11. Explore the relationship between non-elite industrial space and the domestic realm to understand production at Poggio Civitate
12. Investigate water capture strategies at Poggio Civitate and possibly reveal a 7^th century source