Locus J.6K66.008

Earth · Rocky earth layer

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor B. Adams
Designation Rocky earth layer
Reason presence of many cobble-sized stones
Top Separation Clear
Bottom Separation Average
Start Date 6 August, 2016
End Date 8 July, 2016

Interpretation

Function
Stratigraphy remarks
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10YR 4/4

Texture

Texture:

Clay Loam

Particle Shape A %:

40

Particle Shape AS %:

30

Particle Shape SR %:

20

Particle Shape R %:

10

Consistence

Hardness:

Somewhat Hard

Compactness Description 1:

Rubbly

Compactness Degree 1:

Slightly

Compactness Description 2:

Firm

Compactness Degree 2:

Slightly

Wetness Description:

Moist

Wetness Degree:

Moderately

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

1.4

Width:

0.99

Upper Depth:

0.11

Lower Depth:

0.23

Downslope Direction:

Degree of Slope:

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

364

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

12

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

Stone Distribution:

Random

Earth Inclusions

Nari Frequency (per m2):

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Brick Frequency (per m2):

Brick Size (in m):

Pebble Frequency (per m2):

Pebble Size (in m):

Ash Frequency (per m2):

Ash Size (in m):

Earth Distribution:

Artifact Inclusions

Pottery Frequency:

Flint Frequency:

Glass Totals:

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Tabun Fragments:

Brick Fragments:

Roof Tiles:

Worked Stones:

Burned Stones:

Unfired Clay:

Arch. Fragments:

Artifact Distribution:

Organic Inclusions

Bone Frequency:

Olive Pits per basket:

Burned Wood per basket:

Burnt Wood Avg Size in cm:

UD per basket:

UD SAvg Size in cm:

Distribution:

Remarks

Remarks:

Northwest corner probe. Bioturbation visible in balks.Pebbles throughout locus.

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
0 908.11 907.9
0 908.04 907.81

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Earth layer 007
Over Earth layer 009

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
67 6 July, 2016 19

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
4 Bowl Early Iron 2
1 Jar Late Iron 2
1 Krater Early Iron 2
1 Krater Late Bronze
68 11 July, 2016 36

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Bowl Late Iron 2
1 Bowl LB-Iron 1 Trans
2 Krater LB-Iron 1 Trans
1 Cooking Pot LB-Iron 1 Trans
Body Late Bronze
69 11 July, 2016 6

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
3 Jar LB-Iron 1 Trans
1 Jug LB-Iron 1 Trans

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
6 July, 2020 16J66080 PROGRESS