About this Unit
Study Unit
nonmasonry surface room, Structure, 113
General Location
Northwest portion of site.
Specific Location
Structure 113 is about 10 m northwest of Structure 110, The room is part of an L-shaped roomblock and is situated at the juncture where the west and north segments of the roomblock come together.
Interpretive Type
Storage room.
Study Unit Details
Structure 113 nonmasonry surface room
Photograph Copyright © 16-Apr-14 by Crow Canyon Archaeological Center. All rights reserved.
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Description:
Final excavation photo of pitroom. Note upright slab walls. Surface 1, 2-x2-m unit 1440N 201E.
Direction of view:
Not Available
Date of Photo:
16-Apr-14
General Location
Northwest portion of site.
Specific Location
Structure 113 is about 10 m northwest of Structure 110, The room is part of an L-shaped roomblock and is situated at the juncture where the west and north segments of the roomblock come together.
Interpretive Type
Storage room.
Structure Use
Structure 113 was used as a storage room and work area accessed from the adjacent room to the east. The floor assemblage includes lithic and pottery sherd refuse, three groundstone fragments covered with clay, raw clay, and two cores.
Dating
Abandonment
Roof was burned and collapsed directly onto the floor of Structure 113.
Postabandonment
Natural processes (wind and water) filled in the depression left by Structure 113.
Excavation Details
The Switchback Site - 5MT2032
Study Unit Information
Site Information
Reports:
Explore data on:
Site Overview - Site size, location, composition, layout, and dates of occupation; site ownership and permit information
History of Investigations - A brief history of research at the site
Physiography - Elevation, topography, and water sources
Field Methods - Grid orientation, mapping techniques, surface indications, disturbed areas, the collection of dating and ecofact samples, and more
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