Locus A.7J69.063

Earth · Bricky earth layer

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor S. Salcido; K. Crane; C. Huson
Designation Bricky earth layer
Reason Change in color
Top Separation Average
Bottom Separation Average
Start Date 22 Jul, 2008
End Date 07 Aug, 2012

Interpretation

Function Destruction debris from the EIR1 building
Stratigraphy remarks Earlier than L 62
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

Lots of brick frags & ash deposits; typical of the EIR1 destruction; ended excavation here in U08. Originally we thought 63 and 64 were different loci but now we know they are the same and will be called 63 henceforth.

Texture

Texture:

Sand clay loam-Silty clay loam

Particle Shape A %:

40

Particle Shape AS %:

30

Particle Shape SR %:

20

Particle Shape R %:

10

Consistence

Hardness:

Loose

Compactness Description 1:

Crumbly

Compactness Degree 1:

moderately

Compactness Description 2:

Friable

Compactness Degree 2:

moderately

Wetness Description:

Moist

Wetness Degree:

somewhat

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

6

Width:

4.33

Upper Depth:

0.66

Lower Depth:

0.4

Downslope Direction:

west 255 degrees

Degree of Slope:

15 degrees

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

0

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

115

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

0.5

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

0

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:

Lots of brick frags & ash deposits; typical of the EIR1 destruction; ended excavation here in U08. Originally we thought 63 and 64 were different loci but now we know they are the same and will be called 63 henceforth.

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
7 913.04 912.44
11 913.03 912.41
14 911.98 0
15 911.99 0
20 912.01 0
21 912.06 0
6 0 912.57
18 0 912
24 0 912.24
28 912.14 0

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Earth layer A7J69:062
Under Wall A7J69:013
Over Earth layer A7J69:064
Equals Earth layer a7j69:64
Seals against Wall a7j69:071
Seals against Wall a7j69:073
Under Earth layer a7j69:074
Over Earth layer a7j69:074
Over Earth layer a7j69:076

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
165 22 Jul, 2008 75 14 4 1

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Krater Early Iron 1
1 Lamp Early Iron 1
166 23 Jul, 2008 62 10 0 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
0 Iron 1 bods
167 24 Jul, 2008 130 7 0 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
0 Early Iron 1 bods
175 06 Jul, 2010
176 06 Jul, 2010
177 06 Jul, 2010 23
178 07 Jul, 2010 128
179 07 Jul, 2010
180 08 Jul, 2010 64
206 11 Jul, 2012 55

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar LB-Iron 1 Trans
1 Bowl LB-Iron 1 Trans
1 Jar, holemouth Early Bronze
207 12 Jul, 2012 100

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Cooking pot LB-Iron 1 Trans
1 Bowl Late Bronze
1 Platter Late Bronze
219 26 Jul, 2012 19

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
Body Iron
220 27 Jul, 2012 216

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
Body LB-Iron 1 Trans
1 Cooking Pot Late Bronze
2 Bowl Middle Bronze
1 Jar Middle Bronze
1 Cooking Pot Middle Bronze
221 30 Jul, 2012 324

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Bronze
1 Bowl Late Bronze
1 Lamp Late Bronze
1 Bowl Middle Bronze
1 Jar Middle Bronze
1 Jar, Holemouth Early Bronze
222 31 Jul, 2012 58

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
Body Iron 2
Body Late Bronze
227 01 Aug, 2012 95

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Body Middle Bronze
Body
228 02 Aug, 2012 97

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
LB-Iron 1 Trans
1 Bowl Late Bronze
1 Platter Late Bronze
1 Jar Late Bronze
229 02 Aug, 2012 140

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Bowl LB-Iron 1 Trans
1 Pithos LB-Iron 1 Trans
2 Platter Late Bronze
1 Jar Middle Bronze
2 Cooking Pot Middle Bronze
231 06 Aug, 2012 91

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Cooking Pot LB-Iron 1 Trans
1 Lamp LB-Iron 1 Trans
1 Pithos LB-Iron 1 Trans
2 Bowl Late Bronze
235 07 Aug, 2012 28

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Cooking Pot LB-Iron 1 Trans
1 Jar, Holemouth Early Bronze

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
28 Jul, 2008 08A69589 Final: 7J69/7J79-2
24 Jul, 2008 08A69497 Progress
25 Jul, 2008 08A69527 Progress
29 Jun, 2010 10A69041 progress
28 Jun, 2010 10A69030 wall 13
25 Jun, 2010 10A69019 wall 13
25 Jun, 2010 10A69015 wall 13
07 Jul, 2010 10A69124 progress
09 Jul, 2010 10A69155 progress
01 Jul, 2010 10A69068 progress
02 Jul, 2010 10A69080 progress
05 Jul, 2010 10A69094 progress
06 Jul, 2010 10A69111 progress
08 Jul, 2010 10A69143 progress
09 Jul, 2010 10A69154 progress
02 Jul, 2010 10A69082 progress
05 Jul, 2010 10A69064 progress
12 Jul, 2012 12A69044 PROGRESS
30 Jul, 2012 12A69212 PROGRESS
27 Jul, 2012 12A69199 PROGRESS
02 Aug, 2012 12A69267 PROGRESS
03 Aug, 2012 12A69321 PROGRESS
07 Aug, 2012 12A69368 PROGRESS