Locus J.6K76.007

Earth · Earthen rampart with charcoal lens

General Information

Locus Type Earth
Supervisor J. Shankel; J. Martini
Designation Earthen rampart with charcoal lens
Reason large patch of mud brick
Top Separation Clear
Bottom Separation Clear
Start Date 28 July, 2014
End Date 28 July, 2014

Interpretation

Function
Stratigraphy remarks
Balk
Phase
Stratum

Earth Description

Color

Munsell Number:

10YR 6/2

Texture

Texture:

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:

Moderately

Compactness Description 2:

Compactness Degree 2:

Wetness Description:

Moist

Wetness Degree:

Slightly

Structure:

Random

Measurements

Length:

3

Width:

1

Upper Depth:

Lower Depth:

Downslope Direction:

180

Degree of Slope:

20

Surface Material

Surface Material:

Laminated Surface:

Stone Inclusions

Pebbles (2mm-6cm)/bskt:

450

Cobbles (6 - 25cm)/bskt:

8

Boulders (25 cm+)/bskt:

0

Stone Distribution:

Random

Earth Inclusions

Nari Frequency (per m2):

5

Nari Size (in m):

0.03

Brick Frequency (per m2):

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Artifact Inclusions

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Roof Tiles:

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Unfired Clay:

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Organic Inclusions

Bone Frequency:

Olive Pits per basket:

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Remarks

Remarks:

More gray brick is lost from sight in north balk of probe. Locus not completed U14 in 1.3 probe. Stopped at 909.78 NW, 909.78 NE, 909.74 mid, 909.61 S. In west balk, white plaster line was discovered, elevations at the top of it were 910.57, 910.35. In west balk, there is a gray layer and a brown layer. Elevation where they meet was 910.13.

Levels

Location Top Level Bottom Level
0 910.42 0
0 909.61 0
0 0 909.91
0 0 910.12
0 0 909.94

Stratigraphy

Relationship Related to Related locus
Under Earth layer 006
Equals Earth layer 6K66:006
Equals Earth layer 6K66:007

Pails

Number Date Baskets Total Diagnostic Published
64 28 July, 2014 83

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Bowl Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Krater Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Cooking Pot Late Iron 2/Persian
1 Krater Iron 1
6 Bowl Iron 1
2 Jar Iron 1
1 Jug Iron 1
91 12 July, 2016 43

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
1 Jar Iron 2
1 Bowl Late Iron 1
1 Jug LB-Iron 1 Trans
94 14 July, 2016 12

Pottery Readings

Count Quantity modifier Form Period Period modifier Question
2 Iron 1

Photos

Date Photo Number Subject Photo
13 July, 2016 16J76134 PROGRESS
12 July, 2016 16J76122 PROGRESS
27 June, 2016 16J76005 PROGRESS
29 July, 2014 14J76238 FINAL
29 July, 2014 14J76239 FINAL
29 July, 2014 14J76240 FINAL
28 July, 2014 14J76216 PROGRESS
27 July, 2016 16J76258 FINAL