Nonstructure 603, extramural surface
About this Nonstructure
General Location
Central part of the site.
Specific Location
South of the roomblock in Architectural Block 600.
Selection Criteria
Surface was encountered during excavations to sample the midden in this architectural block.
Use
Prehistoric ground surface into which a burial pit was excavated
Abandonment
Abandoned as a surface when refuse was deposited on it
Postabandonment Process
Surface was buried by a midden that was subsequently churned by looting activities
Dating of Midden
Date Range
4 (A.D. 11501300)
Site-Wide Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
33
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1106N 1003E.
Central part of site.
South of roomblock in Architectural Block 600.
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