Nonstructure 201, midden

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About this Nonstructure

No Surface
No Masonry

General Location

South part of the site.

Specific Location

South of the roomblock in Architectural Block 200.

Selection Criteria

To sample possible midden area associated with the nearby roomblock.

Use

Refuse from the occupation of Architectural Block 200.

Abandonment

Abandoned when occupation of this area ended.

Postabandonment Process

Upper portion of this midden was mixed by recent looting activities.

Dating of Midden

Midden contains both Pueblo II and Pueblo III sherds. However, the presence of Mesa Verde Black-on-white pottery in the lowermost, undisturbed layer of the deposits indicates that people began depositing this refuse after A.D. 1180.

Date Range

3 (A.D. 1100–1300)

Site-Wide Dating

Excavation Details for Excavation Units

In order by excavation unit number.

Excavation Unit

24

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 943N 1015E.
South part of site.
South of roomblock in Architectural Block 200.

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
Nonstructure
201
midden