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Nonstructure 914, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
North-central portion of site.
Specific Location
Southern portion of Nonstructure 901; 1-x-1-m unit 543N 534E.
Selection Criteria
Twelfth 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 901. Nonstructure 901 deposits (midden) are above Nonstructure 914.
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 914.
Postabandonment Process
Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 901) was deposited above Nonstructure 914. 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 914 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 914.
Dating of Midden
Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 901) was deposited above Nonstructure 914.
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
114
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 543N 534E.
North-central portion of the site.
Southern portion of Nonstructure 901.
Selection Criteria
Random. Twelfth 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 7, Pit Not Further Specified.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit