Locus A.7K51.034

Earth · Earth under Cobble Surface 33

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor D. Holloway
Designation Earth under Cobble Surface 33
Reason Earth beneath Surf 33
Top Separation Very Clear
Bottom Separation Average
Start Date 14 July, 1992
End Date 24 July, 1992

Interpretation

Function Preparation for Cobble Surf 33
Stratigraphy remarks Mixed pottery readings, but still indicates that the cobble flooring was EIR2
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10YR 3/3

Texture

Texture:

Loam-Silt loam

Particle Shape A %:

25

Particle Shape AS %:

25

Particle Shape SR %:

50

Particle Shape R %:

0

Consistence

Hardness:

S. Hard

Compactness Description 1:

Firm

Compactness Degree 1:

moderately

Compactness Description 2:

Gravelly

Compactness Degree 2:

moderately

Wetness Description:

Moist

Wetness Degree:

somewhat

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

1.68

Width:

0.63

Upper Depth:

1.1

Lower Depth:

0.92

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:

10

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:

0

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:

Random

Remarks

Remarks:

Supplements

Additional descriptions recorded later as the locus was further excavated.

Supplement 1

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
1 912.02 910.92
7 912 910.92
9 911.92 911
12 911.93 910.92
18 911.97 0

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Surface A7K51:033
Over Wall A7K51:036
Over Wall A7K51:037
Over Earth layer A7K51:038
Over Earth layer A7K51:039
Contiguous to Earth layer A7K51:040
Seals against Wall A7K51:032
Seals against Wall A7K51:005

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
155 14 July, 1992 59 160 9 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Cookpot Early Iron 2
3 Pithos Iron 1
1 Jug Iron 1
1 Bowl Iron 1
156 15 July, 1992 77 170 10 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Iron 1
1 Jug Iron 1
2 Bowl Iron 1
157 16 July, 1992 80 65 3 0
158 17 July, 1992 0 6 1 0
159 17 July, 1992 18 21 1 0
160 20 July, 1992 151 112 10 0
161 21 July, 1992 0 60 3 0

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
15 July, 1992 92A51076 Progress
16 July, 1992 92A51077 Progress
20 July, 1992 92A51079 Progress
21 July, 1992 92A51080 Progress
17 July, 1992 92A51078 Progress
22 July, 1992 92A51082 Progress