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Nonstructure 304, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
South part of the site.
Specific Location
South of the roomblock in Architectural Block 300.
Selection Criteria
This surface was encountered during excavations to test the midden associated with this architectural block.
Use
Ground surface associated with a burial pit. It was not possible to discern whether this was a prehistoric ground surface or a surface that was created by recent looting activity that disturbed the burial.
Abandonment
Use of surface ended when refuse was deposited on top of it.
Postabandonment Process
Recently disturbed by looting activities.
Dating of Construction
No means by which to date the use of this surface.
Dating of Abandonment
Mesa Verde Black-on-white sherds in the fill above the surface were deposited sometime after A.D. 1180.
Date Range
4 (A.D. 1150–1300)
Site-Wide
Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
27
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 991N 1007E.
South part of site.
South of roomblock in Architectural Block 300.
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