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Unit Book A6

A6f220

Processed on 2023-09-08

1. OVERVIEW

Roster Date Author Record
Category !! !! buildup
Best definition 1996-07-31 rK a/f2 [Input: ZGx10aMA.j]
1996-07-31 rk accumulation [Input: G810JO.J]
Best image 1997-06-21 !!
v111 [Input: H702BSH.J]

2. IDENTIFICATION

Designation

Roster Date Author Record
Description (summary) 1997-06-21 dns dark reddish soil, possibly a tannur in E half of center cut of f220. A circular line visible on top of f220 which follows the outline we already have of f356. [Input: H616DNSD.J]
1997-06-22 bsh the Eastern part of the Northern quadrant of f220 was characterized by spotty deposits of harder material than that normally encountered in this area. There was minimal difference in color in these deposits. [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-23 bsh The accumulation between the excavation lines to the east was characterized by hard deposits, a more ashlike color; underneath were found two rectangular outlines resembling bricks, within were found several nice artifacts, including a cylinder seal of the abstract type over 1/3 intact and a similar percentage of a stone "stamp" seal. That portion to the N was characterized by various deposits of harder, more brown, deposits resembling mud brick, especially as excavated near f78 (perhaps these are damaged pieces from f78 which have fallen) [Input: H624BSH.J]
1997-06-24 bsh there was no clear distinction between f215 (the layer of accumulation which covered f142) and f220 (the layer of accumulation at the same elevation as f142). [Input: H624BSH.J]

3. STRATIGRAPHY

Recovery/Assignment

Roster Date Author Record
Daily notes about recovery of elements 1996-08-06 rK The top of f220 in line with f142 top 2 cm very ashy and black; but that cleared up very soon. [Input: G808RK.J]
1996-08-06 rK This feature was cut as an approximately 20 cm wide trench down to the depth of the top layer of brick in f142, ca. 13 cm. [Input: G808RK.J]
1997-06-19 rK Excavations began at the W end of the S 1/3 of the area and was carried all the way to the E to meet the baulk left in the SE corner of the room. The accumulation shows no clear discontinuity with f215 which covers it, and none is observable in the section. There is a fair amount of carbonized material but the accumulation in general is pinkish brown with gray interspersed. It is quite hard. One good seal impression was recovered today. [Input: H620RK.J]
Argument 1997-06-19 rK f215 was a layer of accummulation that covered the platform f142 and extended up from its top surface, as we defined it. Since f142 had a gypsum coating, it is doubtful that f215 was a floor packing that was laid at the time of the construction of the threshold. f215 must therefore be later than f142. f220 was defined as the deposition that was covered by f215 and extending up to the top level of the threshold f142. However, there is no clear transition between f215 and f220. The section does not indicate any difference between the two accumulations. They are both hard pinkish deposits with grayish patches and inclusions of carbonized material in addition to sherds and bones. The workmen expressed the feeling that they were one and the same; they felt alike to remove, and were a hard packed accumulation of the same type. Even though this accumulation is relatively free of artifacts, it is unlikely to be a floor packing because it covers a gypsum coated threshold. Since it appears that f215 and f220 are the same accumulation, it would also seem that f142 was not a threshold that stepped up to room k22, but that it was a barrier of sorts between k22 and k25. So entering room k22 required stepping down from f142. [Input: H620RK.J]
1997-06-24 bsh f142 must have served as a threshold at a later period than the time of the original floor surface of A6 in Building AK. [Input: H624BSH.J]
Notes on recovery 1996-07-31 rK at the level of f142 at the top [Input: ZH322lC.j]

Volumetric Localization

Roster Date Author Record
Locus 1996-07-31 rk k22 [Input: G810JO.J]
Relays (applicable to elements) 1997-06-20 bsh r653 ( - 8291 / Relay location: SW) [Input: H708RK-R.J]
1997-06-20 bsh r654 ( - 8294 / Relay location: SE near exposed limit of f177) [Input: H708RK-R.J]
1997-06-20 bsh r655 ( - 8264 / Relay location: NE near exposed limit of f78) [Input: H708RK-R.J]
1997-06-20 bsh r656 ( - 8290 / Relay location: NW) [Input: H708RK-R.J]

Contact Association

Roster Date Author Record
Type of contact: latest events 1997-07-22 dns f447 (accumulation C) abuts f220 (accumulation) [Input: H726RK2.J]
1996-08-12 rK f215 (accumulation) covers f220 (accumulation) [Input: G812RK2.J]
Type of contact: contemporary events/movable items 1997-06-19 bsh i253 (clay lump) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H619BSH.J]
1997-06-19 bsh i254 (si) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H619BSH.J]
1997-06-22 bsh i255 (sm) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 bsh i256 (sm) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 bsh i257 (fg) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 bsh i258 (ca) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 bsh i260 (ca) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 bsh i261 (ca) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 bsh i263 (sm) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-23 bsh i264 (ca) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H624BSH.J]
1997-06-23 bsh i265 (ca) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H624BSH.J]
1997-06-23 bsh i266 (ca) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H624BSH.J]
1997-06-23 bsh i267 (metal artifact) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H624BSH.J]
1997-06-23 bsh i268 (clay artifact) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H624BSH.J]
1997-06-23 bsh i269 (la) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H624BSH.J]
1997-06-20 !! q854.1 (sh) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H620BSH.J]
1997-06-20 !! q854.2 (fg?) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H620BSH.J]
1997-06-20 !! q854.3 (fg) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H620BSH.J]
1997-06-21 !! q855.1 (cv) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 !! q860.1 (lithic artifact) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 !! q860.2 (la) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 !! q860.3 (v) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 !! q860.4 (kiln waste) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 !! q861.1 (v) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 !! q861.2 (slag) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 !! q861.3 (cv (sherd)) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-23 !! q863.1 (wheel) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H624BSH.J]
1997-06-23 !! q864.1 (cv (sherd)) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H624BSH.J]
1997-07-23 !! q1109.1 (si) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H723BSH.J]
1996-08-06 rK q675 (pottery) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: G811JO.J]
1997-06-20 bsh q853 (pottery) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H620BSH.J]
1997-06-20 bsh q854 (pottery) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H620BSH.J]
1997-06-21 rk q855 (bones, pottery) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-21 bsh q858 (pottery) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 bsh q860 (pottery) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 bsh q861 (pottery) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-22 bsh q862 (pottery) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H622BSH.J]
1997-06-23 bsh q863 (pottery) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H624BSH.J]
1997-06-23 bsh q864 (pottery) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H624BSH.J]
1997-07-23 rK q1109 (items, pottery) sits in f220 (accumulation) [Input: H723BSH.J]
Type of contact: earliest events 1996-08-12 rK f220 (accumulation) abuts f142 (isolated individual brick) [Input: G812RK2.J]

4. TYPOLOGY

Morphology

Roster Date Author Record
Texture, surface finish 1996-07-31 rK at the level of f142 at the top [Input: ZGx10aMA.j]

6. REFERENCE

Analogical Record

Roster Date Author Record
View/drawing of features

v111
1997-06-21 rK [Input: H702BSH.J]

v112
1997-06-21 rK [Input: H702BSH.J]