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Nonstructure 12-N, noncultural
About this Nonstructure
General Location
East side of pueblo; lower portion of talus slope.
Specific Location
Immediately northwest of Structure 4-S, Segment 1.
Selection Criteria
This is one of three possible kivas that was selected by random means for testing in Sampling Stratum 2 (east half). This study unit encompasses the area above and just outside a kiva (Structure 4-S). See Structure 4-S for discussion of kiva.The only cultural deposit identified in this area was naturally redeposited secondary refuse (Nonstructure 12.1-N). All noncultural deposits have been grouped with this study unit (Nonstructure 12-N).
Use
Not Applicable
Abandonment
Not Applicable
Postabandonment Process
Not Applicable
Dating of Construction
Not Applicable
Dating of Remodeling
Not Applicable
Dating of Abandonment
Not Applicable
Dating of Midden
Not Applicable
Dating of Reuse
Not Applicable
Date Range
No dates available
Site-Wide
Dating
Groups to Which This Study Unit was Assigned
See The Archaeology of Woods Canyon Pueblo (specifically the chapters on architecture, chronology, and artifacts) for more information on study unit groupings at Woods Canyon Pueblo.
| Type | ID | Description |
| area | 3 | Area of east talus slope |
| section | E | East side (east talus slope) |
| subperiod | 9 | Late Pueblo III (A.D. 1225-1280) |
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
59
Location
Segment 1 N E.
(2-x-1-m)
East side of pueblo; lower portion of talus slope.
Northwest of Structure 4-S, Segment 2; northwest corner of a possible kiva depression.
Selection Criteria
Random. One of three possible kivas selected for testing in Sampling Stratum 2 (east half); the edge of a possible kiva was identified at the south end of the excavation unit, near the base of the unit.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Edge of Structure 4-S identified at south end of unit; a large sandstone boulder reached in the rest of the unit.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit