Locus B.7J89.012

Earth · Debris layer in destruction

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor R. LaCom
Designation Debris layer in destruction
Reason Darker, ashy color
Top Separation Average
Bottom Separation Average
Start Date 19 July, 1984
End Date 19 July, 1984

Interpretation

Function Destruction level associated with fire
Stratigraphy remarks May be continued in L 13; 6 appears to be tumble over 12; all of this is within room bounded by Walls 4 and 5
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

2.5Y 3/2

Texture

Texture:

Loam-Silt loam

Particle Shape A %:

0

Particle Shape AS %:

40

Particle Shape SR %:

30

Particle Shape R %:

30

Consistence

Hardness:

Very Loose

Compactness Description 1:

Loose

Compactness Degree 1:

very

Compactness Description 2:

Compactness Degree 2:

Wetness Description:

Moist

Wetness Degree:

somewhat

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

2.25

Width:

2

Upper Depth:

0

Lower Depth:

0.04

Downslope Direction:

0

Degree of Slope:

0

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

0

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

30

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

4

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

1

Stone Distribution:

Random

Earth Inclusions

Nari Frequency (per m2):

0

Nari Size (in m):

0

Brick Frequency (per m2):

1

Brick Size (in m):

4

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:

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:

Possible bench on W end 2 courses high, set against Wall 4

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
29 913.69 913.66
35 913.67 913.64

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Earth layer B7J89:001
Under Earth layer B7J89:002
Under Earth layer B7J89:003
Under Surface B7J89:006
Over Surface B7J89:013
Over Surface B7J89:014

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
44 19 July, 1984 6 17 2 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
0 Early Iron 2

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
17 July, 1984 84B89273 Jars in situ
19 July, 1984 84B89318 Progress
19 July, 1984 84B89321 Ash layer & pots