Locus A.7K50.003

Earth · Sub-topsoil

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor J. Fisher
Designation Sub-topsoil
Reason Arbitrary, for purposes of control after removal of Rock Tumble 2
Top Separation Arbitrary
Bottom Separation Average
Start Date 3 July, 1984
End Date 3 August, 1984

Interpretation

Function Layer beneath Rock Tumble 2; appears to be a continuation of topsoil for a depth of another 50-65 cm
Stratigraphy remarks Beneath both L 1 & 2 and above L 5 from which it was seperated because of the appearance of bricky material seemingly indiciting poss destruction material; also lies above & between Walls 4 & 6; also below the area of L 1 in the E which did not contain any rock tumble
Balk —
Phase —
Stratum —

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10YR 5/4

Texture

Texture:

Sand clay loam-Silty clay loam

Particle Shape A %:

10

Particle Shape AS %:

10

Particle Shape SR %:

40

Particle Shape R %:

40

Consistence

Hardness:

Loose

Compactness Description 1:

Firm

Compactness Degree 1:

very

Compactness Description 2:

Compactness Degree 2:

Wetness Description:

Dry

Wetness Degree:

somewhat

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

5

Width:

5

Upper Depth:

0.25

Lower Depth:

0.67

Downslope Direction:

220

Degree of Slope:

10

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

95

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

20

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

0

Stone Distribution:

Random

Earth Inclusions

Nari Frequency (per m2):

2

Nari Size (in m):

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:

Random

Artifact Inclusions

Pottery Frequency:

0

Flint Frequency:

Glass Totals:

0

Tesserae Totals:

0

Tabun Fragments:

3

Brick Fragments:

0

Roof Tiles:

0

Worked Stones:

5

Burned Stones:

Unfired Clay:

Arch. Fragments:

Artifact Distribution:

Random

Organic Inclusions

Bone Frequency:

0

Olive Pits per basket:

0

Burned Wood per basket:

1

Burnt Wood Avg Size in cm:

UD per basket:

0

UD SAvg Size in cm:

0

Distribution:

Random

Remarks

Remarks:

2 (5cm diam) nari pockets in Loca 35; moderate number of large cobbles and small boulders removed from general area of Rock Tumble 2; many small bone fragments (a few large) along 1st & 2nd meter strips of E balk

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
7 913.765 913.08
11 913.62 913.12
12 913.6 918.1
21 913.62 913.12
31 913.36 913.1
35 913.61 913.1

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Earth layer A7K50:001
Under Earth layer A7K50:002
Over Wall A7K50:004
Over Earth layer A7K50:005
Over Wall A7K50:006
Over Wall A7K50:017
Over Earth layer A7K50:015
Equals Earth layer A7K51:002
Equals Earth layer A7K51:004
Equals Earth layer A7K51:008
Seals against Wall A7K50:004
Seals against Wall A7K50:004

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
12 3 July, 1984 44 246 31 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
1 Jar Late Iron 2
2 Jug Late Iron 2
10 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Plate Late Iron 2
4 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Jar Early Iron 2
2 Jug Early Iron 2
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
13 3 July, 1984 14 24 18 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Jar Late Iron 2
2 Jug Late Iron 2
3 Krater Late Iron 2
1 Bowl Late Iron 2
14 4 July, 1984 34 215 29 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Iron 2
3 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Juglet Late Iron 2
6 Krater Late Iron 2
5 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Jug Early Iron 2
1 Cookpot Early Iron 2
15 4 July, 1984 29 214 45 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
1 Jar Late Iron 2
2 Jug Late Iron 2
4 Krater Late Iron 2
4 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Lamp Late Iron 2
1 Bowl Early Iron 2
1 Jar Iron 1
16 4 July, 1984 50 201 28 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Jar Late Iron 2
4 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Krater Late Iron 2
6 Bowl Late Iron 2
3 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Bowl Iron 1
17 4 July, 1984 28 73 24 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
3 Pithos Late Iron 2
1 Krater Late Iron 2
4 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Lamp Late Iron 2
1 Jar Early Iron 2
1 Bowl Early Iron 2
1 Pithos Iron 1
18 4 July, 1984 5 81 12 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Krater Late Iron 2
4 Bowl Late Iron 2
19 5 July, 1984 25 160 34 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
1 Jar Late Iron 2
4 Jug Late Iron 2
5 Krater Late Iron 2
6 Base Late Iron 2
2 Cookpot Late Iron 2
20 5 July, 1984 11 66 26 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jug Late Iron 2
3 Krater Late Iron 2
3 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Plate Late Iron 2
21 5 July, 1984 12 118 33 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
1 Jar Late Iron 2
5 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Krater Late Iron 2
3 Bowl Late Iron 2
22 5 July, 1984 12 132 26 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Pithos Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
3 Krater Late Iron 2
3 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Lamp Late Iron 2
23 5 July, 1984 22 182 41 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
2 Jar Late Iron 2
5 Jug Late Iron 2
5 Krater Late Iron 2
10 Bowl Late Iron 2
2 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Lamp Late Iron 2
24 5 July, 1984 33 168 41 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Krater Late Iron 2
6 Bowl Late Iron 2
2 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Early Iron 2
1 Bowl Iron 1
25 5 July, 1984 20 194 46 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
3 Pithos Late Iron 2
2 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Krater Late Iron 2
9 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Plate Late Iron 2
3 Cookpot Late Iron 2
3 Bowl Early Iron 2
1 Cookpot Early Iron 2
26 5 July, 1984 32 70 17 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Krater Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
27 6 July, 1984 15 145 26 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Iron 2
4 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Juglet Late Iron 2
4 Krater Late Iron 2
4 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Pithos Early Iron 2
1 Jar Early Iron 2
1 Jug Early Iron 2
1 Jug Iron 1
28 6 July, 1984 17 106 26 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Base Late Iron 2
2 Krater Late Iron 2
4 Bowl Late Iron 2
3 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Lamp Late Iron 2
1 Pithos Early Iron 2
2 Jar Early Iron 2
1 Bowl Early Iron 2
29 6 July, 1984 28 189 45 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Pithos Late Iron 2
3 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Juglet Late Iron 2
1 Base Late Iron 2
3 Krater Late Iron 2
18 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Stand Late Iron 2
1 Jar Early Iron 2
1 Jug Iron 1
30 6 July, 1984 24 186 47 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Jar Late Iron 2
6 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Base Late Iron 2
2 Krater Late Iron 2
7 Bowl Late Iron 2
4 Cookpot Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
31 6 July, 1984 24 177 26 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Base Late Iron 2
1 Krater Late Iron 2
1 Bowl Late Iron 2
4 Cookpot Late Iron 2
2 Jug Early Iron 2
1 Bowl Early Iron 2
32 6 July, 1984 16 90 17 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
4 Krater Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
33 9 July, 1984 25 169 35 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
1 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
4 Krater Late Iron 2
3 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Jar Early Iron 2
1 Bowl Early Iron 2
1 Cookpot Early Iron 2
1 Lamp Early Iron 2
34 9 July, 1984 20 212 32 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
3 Jar Late Iron 2
3 Jug Late Iron 2
6 Krater Late Iron 2
4 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Tripod cup Late Iron 2
1 Lamp Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
2 Cookpot Early Iron 2
1 Pithos Iron 1
35 9 July, 1984 23 196 37 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
3 Jar Late Iron 2
2 Jug Late Iron 2
4 Krater Late Iron 2
6 Bowl Late Iron 2
2 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Lamp Late Iron 2
1 Bowl Early Iron 2
1 Bowl Iron 1
36 9 July, 1984 34 201 36 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Iron 2
4 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Base Late Iron 2
5 Krater Late Iron 2
9 Base Late Iron 2
4 Cookpot Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
37 9 July, 1984 7 79 8 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Krater Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Late Iron 2
38 10 July, 1984 13 197 43 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Pithos Late Iron 2
2 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
5 Krater Late Iron 2
8 Bowl Late Iron 2
3 Cookpot Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
39 10 July, 1984 14 49 29 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
1 Jar Late Iron 2
3 Jug Late Iron 2
3 Krater Late Iron 2
8 Bowl Late Iron 2
2 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Bowl Early Iron 2
40 10 July, 1984 12 159 36 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Iron 2
2 Jug Late Iron 2
4 Krater Late Iron 2
5 Bowl Late Iron 2
2 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Lamp Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
41 10 July, 1984 30 223 51 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Pithos Late Iron 2
5 Jug Late Iron 2
7 Krater Late Iron 2
10 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Plate Late Iron 2
4 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Lamp Late Iron 2
1 Jug Early Iron 2
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
42 10 July, 1984 10 133 25 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
3 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
3 Krater Late Iron 2
5 Bowl Late Iron 2
2 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Krater Early Iron 2
43 10 July, 1984 24 40 31 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Pithos Late Iron 2
3 Jug Late Iron 2
4 Krater Late Iron 2
8 Bowl Late Iron 2
3 Cookpot Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
44 10 July, 1984 15 159 25 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Iron 2
5 Jug Late Iron 2
2 Krater Late Iron 2
1 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Early Iron 2
1 Bowl Iron 1
45 10 July, 1984 17 31 10 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Krater Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Late Iron 2
46 11 July, 1984 21 119 29 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Jug Late Iron 2
3 Krater Late Iron 2
3 Bowl Late Iron 2
4 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Jar Early Iron 2
1 Pithos Iron 1
118 31 July, 1984 33 140 34 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
2 Jar Late Iron 2
4 Krater Late Iron 2
7 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Jar Early Iron 2
1 Cookpot Early Iron 2
1 Pithos Iron 1
119 31 July, 1984 42 185 46 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Pithos Late Iron 2
3 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
4 Krater Late Iron 2
6 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Plate Late Iron 2
2 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Jar Early Iron 2
1 Jug Early Iron 2
1 Bowl Early Iron 2
120 31 July, 1984 41 124 14 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
2 Krater Late Iron 2
1 Bowl Late Iron 2
121 31 July, 1984 30 191 39 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Base Late Iron 2
4 Krater Late Iron 2
7 Bowl Late Iron 2
5 Cookpot Late Iron 2
122 1 August, 1984 28 99 15 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
2 Krater Late Iron 2
3 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Late Iron 2
123 1 August, 1984 17 105 15 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
3 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Late Iron 2
2 Jug Iron 2
1 Bowl Iron 2
139 30 July, 1987 0 115 95 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
3 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Krater Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Late Iron 2
140 31 July, 1987 14 159 9 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
3 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Lamp Late Iron 2

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
30 July, 1984 84A50481 E Balk
30 July, 1984 84A50477 S Balk
31 July, 1984 84A50612 E Stub of S Balk
3 July, 1984 84A50061 Rock tumble
4 July, 1984 84A50081 Progress
5 July, 1984 84A50101 Progress
6 July, 1984 84A50119 Progress
9 July, 1984 84A50143 Progress
10 July, 1984 84A50161 Progress
11 July, 1984 84A50181 Progress
31 July, 1984 8407-3104 Progress
31 July, 1987 87A50002 Progress
31 July, 1987 87A50002 Progress