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Nonstructure 2102, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
North part of the site.
Specific Location
Just north of the roomblock in Architectural Block 2100.
Selection Criteria
See associated excavation unit(s).
Use
Outdoor use surface on which the roomblock in Architectural Block 2100 was constructed.
Abandonment
Abandoned when the occupation of this area ended.
Postabandonment Process
Covered with wall fall and naturally deposited sediments.
Dating of Construction
The presence of Mesa Verde Black-on-white pottery in the thin stratum of refuse beneath this surface indicates that this surface was used (and Structure 2103 was thus constructed) sometime after A.D. 1180.
Dating of Abandonment
The presence of Mesa Verde Black-on-white pottery beneath this surface indicates that the surface was used, and thus also abandoned, sometime after A.D. 1180.
Date Range
5 (A.D. 1180–1260)
Site-Wide
Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
54
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1221N 1035E.
North part of site.
Just north of roomblock in Architectural Block 2100.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. Extension of 2 x 1 m unit to obtain better view of depositional sequence adjacent to roomblock.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Excavation Unit
79
Location
2-x-1 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 1219N 1035E.
North part of site.
Just north of roomblock in Architectural Block 2100.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To expose segment of the north face of roomblock masonry and to document any earlier deposits beneath it.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment. Excavated only the portion of the unit that was outside the room.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit