Locus C.8L73.002

Earth · Debris after topsoil 40 cm in depth

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor Z. Stefanovic
Designation Debris after topsoil 40 cm in depth
Reason Different color
Top Separation Clear
Bottom Separation Average
Start Date 5 July, 1984
End Date 11 July, 1984

Interpretation

Function Sub-topsoil with a significant amount of rock tumble; prob accumulated in much the same way as L 1, through erosion processes, although the rock tumble may suggest that it is a destruction layer; rounded, worn sherds prob indicate agricultural use
Stratigraphy remarks Seals against the semi-circular structure (wall) in the S-central area of the square
Balk —
Phase —
Stratum —

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

2.5Y 6/2

Texture

Texture:

Sand clay loam-Silty clay loam

Particle Shape A %:

10

Particle Shape AS %:

25

Particle Shape SR %:

50

Particle Shape R %:

15

Consistence

Hardness:

S. Loose

Compactness Description 1:

Crumbly

Compactness Degree 1:

somewhat

Compactness Description 2:

Compactness Degree 2:

Wetness Description:

Dry

Wetness Degree:

very

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

5

Width:

5

Upper Depth:

0.8

Lower Depth:

0.4

Downslope Direction:

39

Degree of Slope:

17

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

0

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

3500

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

10

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

0

Stone Distribution:

Random

Earth Inclusions

Nari Frequency (per m2):

3

Nari Size (in m):

0.14

Brick Frequency (per m2):

0

Brick Size (in m):

0

Pebble Frequency (per m2):

0

Pebble Size (in m):

0

Ash Frequency (per m2):

0.5

Ash Size (in m):

0.1

Earth Distribution:

Random

Artifact Inclusions

Pottery Frequency:

Flint Frequency:

50

Glass Totals:

2

Tesserae Totals:

0

Tabun Fragments:

0

Brick Fragments:

0

Roof Tiles:

0

Worked Stones:

0

Burned Stones:

Unfired Clay:

Arch. Fragments:

Artifact Distribution:

Random

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:

Supplements

Additional descriptions recorded later as the locus was further excavated.

Supplement 1

Supplement 2

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
14 892.04 891.91

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Earth layer C8L73:001
Over Earth layer C8L73:003
Over Wall C8L73:006
Over Earth layer C8L73:008
Over Earth layer C8L73:010
Seals against Wall C8L73:006

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
11 5 July, 1984 34 187 16 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Cookpot Early Iron 2
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
1 Pithos Iron 1
1 Cookpot Middle Bronze
12 5 July, 1984 36 179 16 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jug Late Iron 2
5 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Krater Iron 1
3 Jar Early Bronze
13 6 July, 1984 35 280 28 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Krater Late Iron 2
3 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Late Iron 2
2 Jar Middle Bronze
1 Bowl Middle Bronze
6 Jar Early Bronze
14 6 July, 1984 45 340 20 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Late Iron 2
2 Jar Early Iron 2
1 Pithos Early Bronze
1 Jar Early Bronze
15 6 July, 1984 88 455 49 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
1 Jug Late Iron 2
3 Krater Late Iron 2
9 Bowl Late Iron 2
3 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Iron 2
1 Krater Middle Bronze
1 Cookpot Middle Bronze
1 Jar Early Bronze
16 9 July, 1984 49 400 26 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Krater Late Iron 2
14 Bowl Late Iron 2
17 9 July, 1984 63 450 46 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Late Iron 2
5 Jug Late Iron 2
6 Bowl Late Iron 2
3 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Jug Iron 1
1 Jug Middle Bronze
1 Cookpot Early Bronze
18 9 July, 1984 52 390 36 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Iron 2
3 Jug Late Iron 2
2 Krater Late Iron 2
7 Bowl Late Iron 2
2 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Bowl Early Iron 2
2 Bowl Iron 1
1 Cookpot Iron 1
1 Jug Middle Bronze
1 Bowl Middle Bronze
1 Jar Early Bronze
19 9 July, 1984 67 460 39 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
3 Jar Late Iron 2
4 Jug Late Iron 2
4 Krater Late Iron 2
6 Bowl Late Iron 2
3 Cookpot Late Iron 2
1 Jug Early Iron 2
2 Bowl Early Iron 2
1 Cookpot Early Iron 2
1 Bowl Iron 1
1 Cookpot Iron 1
2 Bowl Middle Bronze
1 Jar Early Bronze
20 9 July, 1984 59 460 18 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
7 Bowl Late Iron 2
21 9 July, 1984 23 130 16 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
4 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Plate Late Iron 2
1 Krater Middle Bronze
1 Cookpot Middle Bronze
22 10 July, 1984 43 430 21 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Cookpot Late Iron 2
2 Bowl Middle Bronze
1 Cookpot Middle Bronze
1 Lamp Middle Bronze
23 10 July, 1984 43 480 24 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Jug Middle Bronze
1 Bowl Middle Bronze
3 Jar Early Bronze
1 Jug Early Bronze
1 Bowl Early Bronze
24 10 July, 1984 30 390 11 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Pithos Early Bronze
3 Jar Early Bronze
25 11 July, 1984 26 284 15 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Cookpot Late Bronze
1 Jar Middle Bronze
2 Jug Middle Bronze
1 Cookpot Middle Bronze
5 Jar Early Bronze
1 Bowl Early Bronze
1 Cup Early Bronze
26 11 July, 1984 18 120 17 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Pithos Early Bronze
4 Jar Early Bronze
1 Bowl Early Bronze
2 Cookpot Early Bronze
27 11 July, 1984 32 403 20 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Bowl Middle Bronze
4 Jar Early Bronze
1 Bowl Early Bronze
1 Cookpot Early Bronze
28 11 July, 1984 13 105 5 0

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jug Late Iron 2
1 Jar Early Bronze
1 Cookpot Early Bronze

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
4 July, 1984 84C73092 Progress
5 July, 1984 84C73112 Progress
6 July, 1984 84C73132 Progress
9 July, 1984 84C73152 Progress
10 July, 1984 84C73173 Progress
11 July, 1984 84C73191 Progress