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Nonstructure 904, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
North part of the site.
Specific Location
South of the roomblock in Architectural Block 900.
Selection Criteria
To sample midden associated with this architectural block.
Use
Outdoor use surface associated with a firepit (Feature 1)
Abandonment
Use of this surface ended when it was covered by refuse
Postabandonment Process
Covered by several layers of refuse and then natural, aeolian deposits
Dating of Construction
Surface was not constructed.
Dating of Abandonment
The abandonment of this surface probably occurred sometime after A.D. 1180. This inference is based on the presence of Mesa Verde Black-on-white pottery in the 20-cm-thick stratum of refuse resting on this surface.
Date Range
5 (A.D. 1180–1260)
Site-Wide
Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
57
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1227N 1001E.
North part of site.
South of roomblock in Architectural Block 900.
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