Backhoe Trench 1003, not further specified

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About this Nonstructure

No Surface
No Masonry

General Location

North-central portion of site.

Specific Location

North-central portion of Block 1000.

Selection Criteria

North-south backhoe trench excavated to test a large depression that was also a remote sensing anomaly. The depression was thought to be a great kiva, but excavation indicated that this was a historic pit.

Use

Historic pit or previously excavated pit structure used for disposal of prehistoric rubble.

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

14 (A.D. 771–1258)

Site-Wide Dating

Excavation Details for Excavation Units

In order by excavation unit number.

Excavation Unit

213

Location

Whole study unit N E.
North-central portion of site.
North-central portion of Block 1000.

Selection Criteria

Judgmental. North-south backhoe trench excavated to test a large depression that was also a remote sensing anomaly. The depression was thought to be a great kiva, but excavation indicated that this was a historic pit.

Excavation Strategy

Full cut.

Unit Ends at

Undisturbed native sediment.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Backhoe Trench
1003
not further specified