Structure 12-S, masonry surface structure

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CONSTRUCTION

Method and Sequence

Structure built on a ledge underneath cliff overhang. Only construction observed is the south and east walls, and an isolated wall segment. The south wall is abutted by the east wall. The south wall may have been part of the south wall of the second-story room to the west (Structure 21-S). North of the west wall is a wall segment that is oriented northwest-southeast. A concentration of clay rests adjacent to and east of the wall and may be construction sediment. The wall segment may be a remnant of the north wall or a masonry feature within the structure. See masonry screens for architectural details of walls. Overhang probably served as roof of the structure.

Dimensions

 
Actual
Inferred
Comments
Length
128
Length of south wall (incomplete); close to original wall length since edge of ledge is less than 20 cm from end of wall.
Width
25
Length of west wall (incomplete); could have extended another meter to the back of the alcove.
Height
46
From tallest section of south wall (incomplete); could have extended another 1.5-2.0 meters to the top of alcove.
Depth
 

Method of Roof Support

No evidence.

Roof Description