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Structure 1411, other masonry structure

No Feature Data

No Stratigraphy Data

No Tree-Ring Dates

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ABOUT THIS STRUCTURE
General Location Northeast portion of site.
Specific Location North-central portion of Block 1400; within Structure 1408.
Interpretive Type Shrine.
Structure Use Because this structure was dry-laid, contained no prepared surface or features, and was unroofed, the structure use is unknown. Members of the Native American Advisory Team interpreted structures like Structure 1411 as a shrine.
Dating
Abandonment Structure 1411 was abandoned in the late Pueblo III period, immediately prior to regional abandonment. Natural sediment accumulated within and above this structure. Artifacts were most likely washed in from surrounding areas of higher elevation.
Postabandonment Natural sediment accumulated within and above this structure. Artifacts were most likely washed in from surrounding areas of higher elevation.
Excavation Details
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