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Site-Wide Dating

Date Range 1 (A.D. 1025–1160)
Component 1 comprises the late Pueblo II period occupation of the Dry Ridge site. The component date range is based on two AMS dates and an archaeomagnetic date from Kiva 108 and the pottery assemblage on the floor of the kiva and associated extramural surfaces.
Date Range 2 (A.D. 600–1280)
Component 2 refers to the compressed Ancestral Pueblo deposits across the site. Based on pottery styles this occupation ranges from the late Basketmaker III through late Pueblo III periods.
Date Range 3 (A.D. –)
not applicable