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Nonstructure 2101, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
North part of the site.
Specific Location
South of the roomblock in Architectural Block 2100.
Selection Criteria
To sample possible midden associated with the roomblock in this architectural block.
Use
Outdoor use surface associated with pit (Feature 1). This surface is either associated with the nearby roomblock or with an earlier occupation of this area of the site.
Abandonment
Surface was abandoned when refuse accumulated on it.
Postabandonment Process
Not affected.
Dating of Construction
Surface was not constructed, and there is no means by which to date either the use of this surface or the pit excavated into it.
Dating of Abandonment
The presence of Pueblo III White Painted pottery in the fill above this surface indicates that the surface was probably abandoned between A.D. 1100 and 1300.
Date Range
5 (A.D. 1180–1260)
Site-Wide
Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
51
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1201N 1042E.
Central part of site.
South of roomblock in Architectural Block 2100.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To sample possible midden area associated with roomblock.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit