Nonstructure 603, extramural surface

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About this Nonstructure

Has Surface
No Masonry

General Location

Central part of the site.

Specific Location

South of the roomblock in Architectural Block 600.

Selection Criteria

Surface was encountered during excavations to sample the midden in this architectural block.

Use

Prehistoric ground surface into which a burial pit was excavated

Abandonment

Abandoned as a surface when refuse was deposited on it

Postabandonment Process

Surface was buried by a midden that was subsequently churned by looting activities

Dating of Construction

Surface was not constructed.

Dating of Abandonment

Surface was abandoned sometime after A.D. 1180; this inference is based on the association of Mesa Verde Black-on-white pottery with a feature on this surface.

Date Range

4 (A.D. 1150–1300)

Site-Wide Dating

Excavation Details for Excavation Units

In order by excavation unit number.

Excavation Unit

33

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1106N 1003E.
Central part of site.
South of roomblock in Architectural Block 600.

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

Study Unit Type
Study Unit Number
Study Unit Description
Arbitrary Unit
600
noncultural
Nonstructure
603
extramural surface
Nonstructure
604
midden