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Nonstructure 917, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
North-central portion of site.
Specific Location
North-central portion of Architectural Block 900; 1-x-1-m unit 555N 530E.
Selection Criteria
Fifteenth 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Architectural Block 900. Nonstructure 901 deposits (midden) are above Nonstructure 917.
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 916.
Postabandonment Process
Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 901) was deposited above Nonstructure 916. 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 917 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 916.
Dating of Midden
Secondary refuse (Nonstructure 901) was deposited above Nonstructure 916.
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
141
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 555N 530E.
North-central portion of the site.
North-central portion of Nonstructure 901.
Selection Criteria
Random. Fifteenth 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 in Feature 10.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit