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Nonstructure 103, midden
About this Nonstructure
General Location
Central portion of the site.
Specific Location
South-central portion of Architectural Block 100.
Selection Criteria
Five 1-x-1-m units were randomly selected to sample midden deposits in Nonstructure 103.
Use
Secondary refuse was deposited by nearby residents (Structures 107, 118, and 119) from the Late Pueblo II period through the Late Pueblo III period.
Abandonment
Not applicable.
Postabandonment Process
Not applicable.
Dating of Midden
Secondary refuse was deposited in this area from the Middle Pueblo II period through the Late Pueblo III period.
Date Range
15 (A.D. 1020–1280)
Site-Wide Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
57
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 469N 519E.
Central portion of the site.
Southwestern portion of Nonstructure 103.
Selection Criteria
Random. Fourth 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 103.
Excavation Strategy
Arbitrary levels. Excavated in 10 cm levels.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Fill continued into Feature 1, Pit Not Further Specified.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Excavation Unit
58
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 472N 518E.
Central portion of the site.
Northwestern portion of Nonstructure 103.
Selection Criteria
Random. Third 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 103.
Excavation Strategy
Arbitrary levels. Excavated in 10 cm levels.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Excavation Unit
59
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 470N 523E.
Central portion of the site.
Central portion of Nonstructure 103.
Selection Criteria
Random. First 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 103.
Excavation Strategy
Arbitrary levels. Excavated in 10 cm levels.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Excavation Unit
60
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 471N 527E.
Central portion of the site.
Northeastern portion of Nonstructure 103.
Selection Criteria
Random. Fifth 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 103.
Excavation Strategy
Arbitrary levels. Excavated in 10 cm levels.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Excavation Unit
61
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 471N 528E.
Central portion of the site.
Northeastern portion of Nonstructure 103.
Selection Criteria
Random. Second 1-x-1-m unit randomly selected for excavation in Nonstructure 103.
Excavation Strategy
Arbitrary levels. Excavated in 10 cm levels.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit