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.fd notes on loci and q-lots
.rd T925
.ri cJC


k 1
ds This locus is the large area that represents the current watermelon field. It is roughly rectangular in shape and borders the north-south road on its western edge. It corresponds to the original area where the farmer reported finds of stones and ceramics. It was relayed and plotted. 
q 1
ds This q-lot corresponds to the surface collection done by mCT and mKB before the survey project was initiated. It includes a small metallic ware jar, a body sherd with an oval lug, and other ceramics dated to the mid-third millennium. A small almost-complete jar was also found and sent to the musuem. 

k 2
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the first survey sample square of the northwest transect. The northwest transect began at r4 and extends 100 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 0-5m along the line.

q 2
lc k2
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k2. The visiblility on the surface was low due to straw. 

k 3
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the second survey sample square of the northwest transect. The northwest transect began at r4 and extends 100 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 25-30m along the line.

q 3
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k3. Visibility was good. 

k 4
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the third survey sample square of the northwest transect. The northwest transect began at r4 and extends 100 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 50-55m along the line.

q 4
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k4. Good visibility. 

k 5
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the fourth survey sample square of the northwest transect. The northwest transect began at r4 and extends 100 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 75-80m along the line.

q 5
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k5. There was good visibility in 3/4 of the square and low visibility due to cut straw in 1/4 of the square.

k 6
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the fifth survey sample square of the northwest transect. The northwest transect began at r4 and extends 100 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 100-105m along the line. This square is at the current northern border of the field where there is a slight rise which separates it from the next field. 

q 6
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k6. There good visibility. 

k 7
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the first survey sample square of the northeast transect. The northeast transect began at r2 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 0-5m along the line. This square is right at the NE corner of k1. 

q 7
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface material in k7. The visibility was good. 

k 8
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the second survey sample square of the northeast transect. The northeast transect began at r2 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 25-30m along the line. 

q 8
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k8. The visibility was of medium. A large rectangular kiln waste was found. 

k 9
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the third survey sample square of the northeast transect. The northeast transect began at r2 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 50-55m along the line. 

q 9
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k9. The visibility was good. 

k 10
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the fourth survey sample square of the northeast transect. The northeast transect began at r2 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 75-80m along the line. 

q 10
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k10. The visibility was good. 

k 11
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the fifth survey sample square of the northeast transect. The northeast transect began at r2 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 100-105m along the line. It is on the rise between the two fields. 

q 11
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k11. The visibility was good. 

k 12
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the sixth survey sample square of the northeast transect. The northeast transect began at r2 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 125-130m along the line. 

q 12
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k12. The visibility was medium. There was some kiln waste. 

k 13
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the seventh survey sample square of the northeast transect. The northeast transect began at r2 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 150-155m along the line. 

q 13
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k13. The visibility was medium to good. Few sherds. 

k 14
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the eighth survey sample square of the northeast transect. The northeast transect began at r2 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 175-180m along the line. 

q 14
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k14. The visibility was good. 

k 15
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the ninth and final survey sample square of the northeast transect. The northeast transect began at r2 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 0-5m along the line. 

q 15
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k15. The visibility was good but there were few sherds. 

k 16
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the first survey sample square of the east-most transect. The east-most transect began at r6 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 0-5m along the line. The square crossed part of the field that is currently being used as a road. It is along the border of the irrigated cotton field. 

q 16
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k16. The visibility was low and the square crossed part of the field that is currently being used as a road. 

k 17
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the first survey sample square of the east-most transect. The east-most transect began at r6 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 25-30m along the line.

q 17
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k17. The visibility was good. 

k 18
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the first survey sample square of the east-most transect. The east-most transect began at r6 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 50-55m along the line.

q 18
ds The q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k18. The visibility was good. 

k 19
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the first survey sample square of the east-most transect. The east-most transect began at r6 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 75-80m along the line.

q 19
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k19. The visibility was medium. There was a large pile of stones and the square rests on the rise between two wheat fields. 

k 20
ds This locus is a survey locus. It corresponds to the first survey sample square of the east-most transect. The east-most transect began at r6 and extends 200 m north. This locus is a 5x5 meter sample square east of the line. It is from 100-105m along the line. This square is past the rise that separates the two wheat fields. This is the final square of the eastern transect. 

q 20
ds This q-lot represents a total collection of surface materials in k20. Medium visibility and few sherds.