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Nonstructure 406, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
Southwestern portion of the site.
Specific Location
Southeastern portion of Architectural Block 400; northeastern portion of Nonstructure 401; 1-x-1-m unit 432N 518E.
Selection Criteria
Eighth random 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Architectural Block 400 to sample midden deposits.
Use
Extramural surface composed of undisturbed native sediment from which a borrow pit (Feature 1) was excavated.
Abandonment
This surface was no longer used in the Late Pueblo III period when secondary refuse (Nonstructure 401) was deposited above Nonstructure 406.
Postabandonment Process
Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 401) was deposited above Nonstructure 406. Natural wind and water sediments covered Nonstructure 401 deposits.
Dating of Construction
Based on construction dates for surrounding architecture in Architectural Block 400 and on the midden deposits that covered this surface, it is inferred that Nonstructure 406 dates from the Pueblo III period.
Dating of Remodeling
Not applicable.
Dating of Abandonment
This surface was no longer used in the Late Pueblo III period when secondary refuse (Nonstructure 401) was deposited above Nonstructure 406.
Dating of Midden
Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 401) was deposited above Nonstructure 406.
Dating of Reuse
Not applicable.
Date Range
8 (A.D. 1225–1280)
Site-Wide
Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
16
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 432N 518E.
Southwestern portion of the site.
Northeastern portion of Nonstructure 401.
Selection Criteria
Random. Eighth 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Architectural Block 400.
Excavation Strategy
Arbitrary levels. Excavated in 10 cm levels.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Fill continued into Feature 1, Pit Not Further Specified.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit