Nonstructure 9-N, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
South of butte.
Specific Location
Downslope from Structure 105.
Selection Criteria
See associated excavation unit(s).
Use
This appears to be an ephemeral surface used early in the occupation of the village.
Abandonment
Abandoned during village occupation.
Postabandonment Process
Covered with secondary refuse.
Dating of Construction
Tree-ring date from a pit feature on this surface--A.D. 1231+vv--indicating Pueblo III use. However, surface is believed to have been used sometime during the one defined occupation of this site (A.D. 1256-1285).
Dating of Remodeling
Not applicable.
Dating of Abandonment
Pueblo III pottery is associated with the surface.
Dating of Reuse
No evidence of reuse.
Date Range
1 (A.D. 12561285)
Site-Wide
Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
35
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 94N 133E.
On midden slope south of butte.
4 m grid southeast of Structure 105.
Selection Criteria
Random. Midden/Wall Fall sampling stratum (SS 5).
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels.
Unit Ends at
Bedrock.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit