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Nonstructure 707, midden
About this Nonstructure
General Location
Central part of the site.
Specific Location
South of the roomblock in Architectural Block 700.
Selection Criteria
To sample the midden associated with this architectural block.
Use
This area was used for the deposition of refuse, probably by the residents of the nearby roomblock
Abandonment
Abandoned when use of the area ended
Postabandonment Process
Covered by naturally deposited sediments
Dating of Midden
This 75-cm-thick midden contains Mesa Verde Black-on-white sherds in the lowermost stratum of refuse, which leads to the inference that this refuse was deposited after A.D 1180.
Date Range
2 (A.D. 1100–1225)
Site-Wide Dating
Excavation Details for Excavation Units
In order by excavation unit number.
Excavation Unit
41
Location
1-x-1 meter grid unit 1143N 1001E.
Central part of site.
South of roomblock in Architectural Block 700.
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