Nonstructure 804, midden

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About this Nonstructure

No Surface
No Masonry

General Location

North part of the site.

Specific Location

South part of the roomblock in Architectural Block 800.

Selection Criteria

To sample 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 this area ended

Postabandonment Process

Covered by naturally deposited sediments

Dating of Midden

This 10-to-15-cm thick midden deposit contained no pottery, but Mesa Verde Black-on-white sherds were found beneath this refuse. This leads to the inference that the refuse was deposited sometime after A.D. 1180.

Date Range

4 (A.D. 1150–1300)

Site-Wide Dating

Excavation Details for Excavation Units

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Excavation Unit

48

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1178N 1028E.
North part of site.
South of roomblock in Architectural Block 800.

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
Arbitrary Unit
800
noncultural
Nonstructure
804
midden