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Nonstructure 9018, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
West-central portion of site.
Specific Location
Southwestern portion of Architectural Block 100; 481.6N 497.6E.
Selection Criteria
1-x-2-m unit judgmentally placed to expose the exterior face of Structure 195 south masonry wall.
Use
Nonstructure 9018 is a prepared adobe ramp-like surface constructed to protect the foundation stones of Structure 195 from environmental erosion. Pottery in with the adobe in this "ramp" dates to the Early PIII period; 1:1:1 Mancos, McElmo, Mesa Verde Black-on-white, respectively.
Abandonment
Nonstructure 9018 was no longer used after Structure 195 fell out of use.
Postabandonment Process
Natural wind and water sediments and architectural debris accumulated above the surface.
Dating of Midden
Not applicable.
Date Range
7 (A.D. 1140–1225)
Site-Wide Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
341
Location
1-x-2 meter grid unit 481.6N 497.6E.
West-central portion of the site.
Southwestern portion of Architectural Block 100.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. 1-x-2-m unit judgmentally placed to expose the exterior face of Structure 195 south masonry wall.
Excavation Strategy
Strata subdivided into arbitrary levels. Excavated in 10 cm levels.
Unit Ends at
Fill continued. Fill continued from Arbitrary 147 deposits into Nonstructure 196, and Nonstructure 197 Feature 1, Pit Not Further Specified.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit