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Excavators work to pump out the water that had accumulated in the trench. The wooden planks on the left side of this trench are remains of Fort St. Ferdinand. The ditch, or moat, that surrounded the city was lined with these planks. This excavation…

A closeup photograph of the wooden planks that lined the Fort St. Ferdinand moat. This moat connected each of the five forts surrounding New Orleans.

Crew members conduct shovel testing to determine where to establish an excavation unit. This photo shows how overgrown and undeveloped Louis Armstrong Park was in the 1970s following the city's destruction of the 9 residential blocks that formerly…

In the Jazz Complex area of the excavation, archaeologists uncovered what appeared to be a brick patio or walk, indicating that this particular area of the park seems to have always been used as an open yard area.

A Firehouse used to occupy the area of the park close to Rampart Street, and the excavation revealed an fire well that reserved water for firefighting. After the city utilities were established, the well likely became used as a trash pit. Artifacts…

Members of the excavation team work on a unit of the 1977 Congo Square Excavation.

A University of New Orleans field school student stands in an excavation unit in the Hermann-Grima House courtyard. In the background, the sign reads "Christian Woman's Exchange Shop." The Christian Women’s Association has owned the house since 1924,…

Workers prepare an area along the Exchange Shop entrance in the Hermann-Grima courtyard prior to excavations.

Photograph of Excavation Unit 10 at Hermann-Grima House.

One student watches as the other uses a shovel in an excavation unit in the Hermann-Grima courtyard.