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Nonstructure 2605, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
South part of the site.
Specific Location
At the north edge of the roomblock in Architectural Block 2600.
Selection Criteria
This surface was encountered during excavations to expose the north wall of the adjacent roomblock.
Use
Outdoor use surface associated with Feature 1 (firepit). Surface could have been associated with the adjacent roomblock, or could predate it.
Abandonment
Surface was abandoned when Nonstructure 2604 formed above it.
Postabandonment Process
Covered naturally deposited sediment and wall fall.
Dating of Construction
Pueblo III White Painted pottery was found below this surface, indicating that the surface was constructed sometime after A.D. 1100; however, surface post-dates Structure 2607, and so post-dates 1150.
Dating of Abandonment
Pueblo III White Painted pottery was found beneath this surface. In addition, this surface post-dates Structure 2607, and so post-dates A.D. 1150.
Dating of Reuse
Nonstructure 2604 is a few centimeters above this surface and could have been essentially the same surface, or could be considered evidence of reuse.
Date Range
4 (A.D. 1150–1300)
Site-Wide
Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
13
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 873N 911E.
South part of the site.
Along the north edge of the roomblock in Architectural Block 2600.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. Extension of 2 x 1 m unit (EU 67) to the north to better understand depositional sequence adjacent to roomblock wall.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Excavation Unit
66
Location
2-x-1 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 871N 911E.
South part of site.
Just north of roomblock in Architectural Block 2600.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To expose roomblock masonry and determine presence of earlier occupations beneath roomblock.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit