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Nonstructure 2604, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
South part of the site.
Specific Location
At the north edge of the roomblock in Architectural Block 2600.
Selection Criteria
Surface was encountered during excavation to expose the north wall of the adjacent roomblock.
Use
Outdoor use surface associated with construction and occupation of Architectural Block 2600 and with Feature 1 (curved wall).
Abandonment
Abandoned when occupation of this area ended.
Postabandonment Process
Covered with naturally deposited sediment and wall fall.
Dating of Midden
Date Range
4 (A.D. 1150–1300)
Site-Wide Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
13
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 873N 911E.
South part of the site.
Along the north edge of the roomblock in Architectural Block 2600.
Selection Criteria
Judgmental. Extension of 2 x 1 m unit (EU 67) to the north to better understand depositional sequence adjacent to roomblock wall.
Excavation Strategy
Natural strata.
Unit Ends at
Undisturbed native sediment.
Study Unit(s) Identified in this Excavation Unit
Excavation Unit
66
Location
2-x-1 meter grid unit, long axis oriented north-south 871N 911E.
South part of site.
Just north of roomblock in Architectural Block 2600.
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