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Nonstructure 2507, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
Southwest part of the site.
Specific Location
At the north edge of the roomblock in Architectural Block 2500.
Selection Criteria
Surface was encountered during excavations to expose a segment of the north wall of the adjacent roomblock.
Use
Outdoor use surface associated with construction and occupation of Architectural Block 2500.
Abandonment
Abandoned when occupation of this area ended.
Postabandonment Process
Surface was covered by cultural materials associated with occupation of roomblock, alluvial deposits, then wall fall and aeolian/alluvial sediments.
Dating of Midden
Date Range
5 (A.D. 1180–1260)
Site-Wide Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
67
Location
2-x-1 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 904N 866E.
Southwest part of site.
Along north wall of roomblock in Architectural Block 2500.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. To expose roomblock masonry and determine presence of earlier occupations beneath roomblock.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit