Locus H.7K32.081

Earth · Cobble surface embedded in plaster

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor D. Mook; M. Murdoch
Designation Cobble surface embedded in plaster
Reason Flat-lying cobbles close together
Top Separation Clear
Bottom Separation Clear
Start Date 29 July, 2004
End Date 12 July, 2010

Interpretation

Function Cobble surface of sanctuary courtyard
Stratigraphy remarks Earlier than Surf 80; Prob with Wall 45
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10YR 6/4

Texture

Texture:

Sand clay loam-Silty clay loam

Particle Shape A %:

40

Particle Shape AS %:

30

Particle Shape SR %:

20

Particle Shape R %:

10

Consistence

Hardness:

Hard

Compactness Description 1:

Firm

Compactness Degree 1:

very

Compactness Description 2:

Compactness Degree 2:

Wetness Description:

Dry

Wetness Degree:

moderately

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

2.5

Width:

2

Upper Depth:

0.22

Lower Depth:

0.12

Downslope Direction:

0

Degree of Slope:

0

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Cobbles

Laminated Surface:

0

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

0

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

4

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

0

Stone Distribution:

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:

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

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
25 912.03 0
31 911.95 913.26
33 911.96 913.33

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Surface H7K32:080
Over Earth layer H7K32:083
Equals Surface H7K22:033
Seals against Wall H7K32:045

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
174 12 July, 2010 12

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
27 July, 2004 04H32306 Progress
30 July, 2004 04H22369 Final plaza from E
30 July, 2004 04H22370 Final plaza from E with people
12 July, 2010 10H32164 Progress