Nonstructure 913, extramural surface

About this Nonstructure

Has Surface
No Masonry

General Location

North-central portion of site.

Specific Location

North-central portion of Nonstructure 901; 1-x-1-m unit 552N 531E.

Selection Criteria

Third 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 901.

Use

Extramural surface composed of undisturbed native sediment from which a pit feature (Feature 1) was excavated.

Abandonment

This surface was no longer used in the Early Pueblo III period when secondary refuse (Nonstructure 901) was deposited above Nonstructure 913.

Postabandonment Process

Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 901) was deposited above Nonstructure 913. Natural wind and water sediments covered Nonstructure 901 deposits.

Dating of Construction

Based on construction dates for surrounding architecture in Architectural Block 900 and on the midden deposits (Nonstructure 901) it is inferred that Nonstructure 913 dates from the Late Pueblo II to the Early Pueblo III period.

Dating of Remodeling

Not applicable.

Dating of Abandonment

This surface was no longer used in the Early Pueblo III period when secondary refuse (Nonstructure 901) was deposited above Nonstructure 913.

Dating of Midden

Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 901) was deposited above Nonstructure 913.

Dating of Reuse

Not applicable.

Date Range

17 (A.D. 920–1280)

Site-Wide Dating

Excavation Details for Excavation Units

In order by excavation unit number.

Excavation Unit

138

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 552N 531E.
North-central portion of the site.
North-central portion of Nonstructure 901.

Selection Criteria

Random. Third 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 901.

Excavation Strategy

Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Excavated in 10 cm levels.

Unit Ends at

Fill continued. Fill continued into Feature 6.

Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit

Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Nonstructure
901
midden
Nonstructure
913
extramural surface