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Nonstructure 102, midden
About this Nonstructure
General Location
South part of the site.
Specific Location
South of the roomblock in Architectural Block 100.
Selection Criteria
To sample midden in this architectural block.
Use
Some strata in this midden appear to be continuous with Nonstructure 103 (midden). Area was used heavily for the deposition of refuse. Most refuse was probably deposited by the residents of the roomblock in this architectural block, but some artifacts could predate this block.
Abandonment
Not Applicable
Postabandonment Process
Upper strata mixed by recent looting activity.
Dating of Midden
Midden contains sherds from pottery that was produced in both the late Pueblo II and the Pueblo III periods. However, Mesa Verde Black-on-white sherds were found in an undisturbed stratum that rested within 15 cm above undisturbed native sediment, which indicates that most of the cultural material in this midden was deposited after A.D. 1180. Also, there is no "clean" sediment anywhere in the stratigraphic sequence of this excavation pit, so no occupational hiatus is indicated.
Date Range
3 (A.D. 1100–1300)
Site-Wide Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
18
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 903N 964E.
South part of the site.
South of roomblock in Architectural Block 100.
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