Structure 18-S, masonry surface structure

CONSTRUCTION

Method and Sequence

Built over a crack in the cliff. Only construction observed was a curved wall on the north side of the crack (see masonry screens for architectural details of wall). Rubble on a large boulder south of the crack is believed to be from the tower. Based on the relative positions of walls, this tower may have been built at the same time as or after the room (Structure 16-S) to the northwest. There is a curved wall just below the rim that appears to be part of this tower. Furthermore, at the base of the cliff and adjacent to the crack, is a curved wall that is interpreted as a tower (Structure 14-S). This may be the ground story of this tower.

Dimensions

 
Actual
Inferred
Comments
Length
See plan map for dimensions.
Width
See plan map for dimensions.
Height
65
Height of curved wall; wall is believed to have stood taller.
Depth
 

Method of Roof Support

No evidence.

Roof Description