[ForGod'sSake]

Thanks. If I’m following, it looks like these particular “gifts” were laid down in the latrine area of the cave then almost immediately sealed off somehow from the outside world. Is that about the size of it? A thought wandered by, could it also be these turds were covered by the, er, depositor — sortof like yer average house cat attempts to do after making a deposit??? There would be certain advantages to the inhabitants of the cave, eh?

[Coyoteman]

Thanks. If I’m following, it looks like these particular “gifts” were laid down in the latrine area of the cave then almost immediately sealed off somehow from the outside world. Is that about the size of it? A thought wandered by, could it also be these turds were covered by the, er, depositor — sortof like yer average house cat attempts to do after making a deposit??? There would be certain advantages to the inhabitants of the cave, eh?

Wouldn't be a bit surprised. And with the dry environment they were mummified for posterity.

[Varda]

“latrine area”

This doesn't seem to be the case. The authors are calling this the result of “Aeolian” forces (i.e the wind). They're claiming the wind blew dirt and debris into the cave where the extremely dry conditions preserved it.