Locus A.7J59.012
General Information
Locus Type:
Earth
Supervisor:
M. Qatarneh
Designation:
Earth layer
Reason:
Change in earth description
Top Separation:
Average
Bottom Separation:
Average
Start Date:
29 Jul, 1998
End Date:
30 Jul, 1998
Interpretation
Function:
Fill layer for cobble Surf 11
Stratigraphy remarks:
With Surf 11
Balk:
Phase:
Stratum :
Earth Description
Color
Munsell Number:
10YR 7/3
Texture
Texture:
Loam-Silt loam
Particle Shape A %:
10
Particle Shape AS %:
20
Particle Shape SR %:
30
Particle Shape R %:
40
Consistence
Hardness:
S. Loose
Compactness Description 1:
Loose
Compactness Degree 1:
moderately
Compactness Description 2:
Compactness Degree 2:
Wetness Description:
Wet
Wetness Degree:
somewhat
Structure:
Random
Measurements
Length:
2.6
Width:
1.35
Upper Depth:
0
Lower Depth:
0.4
Downslope Direction:
0
Degree of Slope:
0
Surface Material
Surface Material:
Laminated Surface:
0
Stone Inclusions
Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:
10
Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:
16
Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:
6
Stone Distribution:
Random
Earth Inclusions
Nari Frequency (per m2):
0
Nari Size (in m):
0
Brick Frequency (per m2):
0
Brick Size (in m):
0
Pebble Frequency (per m2):
0
Pebble Size (in m):
0
Ash Frequency (per m2):
0
Ash Size (in m):
0
Earth Distribution:
Artifact Inclusions
Pottery Frequency:
Flint Frequency:
Glass Totals:
0
Tesserae Totals:
0
Tabun Fragments:
0
Brick Fragments:
0
Roof Tiles:
0
Worked Stones:
0
Burned Stones:
Unfired Clay:
Arch. Fragments:
Artifact Distribution:
Organic Inclusions
Bone Frequency:
Olive Pits per basket:
0
Burned Wood per basket:
0
Burnt Wood Avg Size in cm:
UD per basket:
0
UD SAvg Size in cm:
0
Distribution:
Remarks
Remarks:
The rim of a jar was found in the E portion; see photos
Levels
| Location | Top Level | Bottom Level |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 909.82 | 909.49 |
| 15 | 909.62 | 909.41 |
| 16 | 909.82 | 909.41 |
| 21 | 909.63 | 909.47 |
| 22 | 909.83 | 909.48 |
| 26 | 909.62 | 0 |
| 27 | 909.58 | 909.53 |
| 28 | 909.83 | 909.65 |
Stratigraphy
| Under | Earth layer | A7J59:009 |
| Under | Surface | A7J59:011 |
| Over | Earth layer | A7J59:013 |
| Seals against | Wall | A7J59:007 |
| Seals against | Wall | A7J59:010 |
Pails
| Number | Date | Baskets | Total | Diagnostic | Published | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 29 Jul, 1998 | 16 | 31 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
Pottery Readings
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| 63 | 30 Jul, 1998 | 31 | 57 | 5 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Pottery Readings
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Photos
| Date | Photo Number | Subject | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug, 1998 | 98A59475 | Final |
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| 29 Jul, 1998 | 98A59396 | Progress |
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| 30 Jul, 1998 | 98A59414 | Progress |
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| 29 Jul, 1998 | 98A59410 | Rim sherd in Locus 12 |
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| 31 Jul, 1998 | 98A59 414 | Progress |
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