Nonstructure 904, extramural surface

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About this Nonstructure

Has Surface
No Masonry

General Location

North part of the site.

Specific Location

South of the roomblock in Architectural Block 900.

Selection Criteria

To sample midden associated with this architectural block.

Use

Outdoor use surface associated with a firepit (Feature 1)

Abandonment

Use of this surface ended when it was covered by refuse

Postabandonment Process

Covered by several layers of refuse and then natural, aeolian deposits

Dating of Midden

Date Range

5 (A.D. 1180–1260)

Site-Wide Dating

Excavation Details for Excavation Units

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Excavation Unit

57

Location

1-x-1 meter grid unit 1227N 1001E.
North part of site.
South of roomblock in Architectural Block 900.

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
900
noncultural
Nonstructure
904
extramural surface
Nonstructure
911
midden