Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Built Environment (hierarchy name)
4. Open Spaces and Site Elements (hierarchy name )
5. open spaces
6. [open spaces by function]
7. dumps (refuse areas)

Narrower term/s

• shell middens

Anotations

Scope note:

Archaeological or anthropological contexts for accumulations of refuse associated with human occupation. These accumulations may include discarded artifacts and food remains such as bones and shells. They are often used as valuable sources of archaelogical data.