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Archaic sites in Illinois encompass an area as large as Mayberry, which covers approximately 90 acres (36 ha), or more than 1/8 of a square mile. Thirdly, the survey showed that typical artifacts from the site had been preserved excellently, and the skeletons from the "mound" were in an equally good condition. Some damage has been done to the site — the recently dug holes in the middle of the "mound" were the work of pothunters, and the skeletons would not have been found if the surface had not been worn down. Nevertheless, the site as a whole remains mostly intact, and its value is compounded by the close proximity of burials, a deep midden, and a potential village site. As a result of its archaeological value, the site was listed on the
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