Locus A.7J79.002

Earth · Reddish earth layer

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor D. Berge
Designation Reddish earth layer
Reason Clear distinction in color
Top Separation Clear
Bottom Separation Very Clear
Start Date 28 June, 1996
End Date 3 July, 1996

Interpretation

Function Possible dump layer from pit 4
Stratigraphy remarks Must be LIR2 or later since it is above Surf 5
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

5YR 5/6

Texture

Texture:

Loam-Silt loam

Particle Shape A %:

40

Particle Shape AS %:

20

Particle Shape SR %:

20

Particle Shape R %:

20

Consistence

Hardness:

S. Hard

Compactness Description 1:

Crumbly

Compactness Degree 1:

somewhat

Compactness Description 2:

Gravelly

Compactness Degree 2:

moderately

Wetness Description:

Dry

Wetness Degree:

moderately

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

1.8

Width:

1.8

Upper Depth:

0

Lower Depth:

0.18

Downslope Direction:

258

Degree of Slope:

4

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

0

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

50

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

8

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

0.01

Stone Distribution:

Layered

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:

0

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:

There was a layer of cobble sized stones visible on the N side of the N balk; may have been a secton of cobble floor

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
11 914.33 0

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Earth layer A7J79:001
Over Earth layer A7J79:005
Cut by Pit A7J79:004

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
15 1 July, 1996 23 73 100 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Pithos Early Iron 2
1 Jar Early Iron 2
3 Krater Early Iron 2
1 Bowl Early Iron 2

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
28 June, 1996 96A79101 Progress
3 July, 1996 96A79104 Progress
1 July, 1996 96A79102 Progress