OH02 Features – Sequential

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OH02f1

File: /MZ/A/OH02/D/F/0001.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-8-17cJC ^plow [Input file: V817CJC.J / V817CJC.-J]
Category 1998-7-5!! build-up [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-8!! build-up [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
Definition 1998-7-5jL topsoil [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-8jW topsoil [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
Best image 2011-8-25 cJC

v4

Description/Count
Description 1998-7-8jW surface soil layer approximately 10 cm deep. [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]

Volumetric localization
Locus 1998-7-5jL k1 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Elevation 2011-9-8cJC 7847 @bottom [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7857 @top [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
D99.NVolmtrc 2011-9-8cJC The original elevations were measured from the surface down and appear in the record with these numbers. In 2011 cJC used the absolute elevation of m1869 which was located on the surface near OH2 to convert these measurements. [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 1998-7-12gB f1 covers f2 (soil) [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-8-27cJC s20OH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-8-27cJC h9mOH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 1998-7-8jW pale brown [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
Color number 1998-7-8jW 10YR6/3 [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
Texture 1998-7-8jW fine and dusty with considerable vegetative matter. [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
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OH02f2

File: /MZ/A/OH02/D/F/0002.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-8-17cJC ^plow [Input file: V817CJC.J / V817CJC.-J]
Category 1998-7-5!! other features [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-8!! other features [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
Definition 1998-7-5jL soil [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-8jW soil [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
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v4

Description/Count
Description 1998-7-8jW soil immediately below surface soil, approximately 20 cm deep. [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 1998-7-5jW mKB examined the pottery, which contained one decorated sherd. Most of the sherds could tentatively be attributed to the third millennium. There is a third millennium cemetery to the south of where we are now digging, a third millennium house was partially excavated on the main tell, and Ninevite V sherds have been found in excavations for our own well and for a buried power cable. mKB reminds us that Urkesh was an early third millennium city. She showed examples of decorated bowls, large and small cups with pointed bases, and stands with cutouts or painted designs. [Input file: I706JLW.J / I706JLW.-J]

Volumetric localization
Locus 1998-7-5jL k1 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Elevation 1998-7-5jL 0 @top [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7827 @bottom [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7847 @top [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
D99.NVolmtrc 2011-9-8cJC The original elevations were measured from the surface down and appear in the record with these numbers. In 2011 cJC used the absolute elevation of m1869 which was located on the surface near OH2 to convert these measurements. [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 1998-7-12gB f1 (topsoil) covers f2 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 1998-7-5jL q1 sits in f2 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-22rAH q1.1 sits in f2 [Input file: I722RAH.J / I722RAH.-J]
Type of contact: Earliest events 1998-7-12gB f2 covers f3 (soil) [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-8-27cJC s20OH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-8-27cJC h9mOH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 1998-7-8jW dark yellowish brown [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
Color number 1998-7-8jW 10YR4/4 [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
Texture 1998-7-8jW compacted, but not easily penetrated by pick. Some laminations, perhaps as the result of plowing. [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
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OH02f3

File: /MZ/A/OH02/D/F/0003.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-8-17cJC ^plow [Input file: V817CJC.J / V817CJC.-J]
Category 1998-7-5!! other features [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-8!! other features [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
Definition 1998-7-5jL soil [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-8jW soil [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
Best image 2011-8-25 cJC

v4

Description/Count
Description 1998-7-8jW soil immediately below soil f2. Uniform in color and texture. [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 1998-7-8jW almost impossible to differentiate f2 and f3 in baulk. f3 soil has vertical laminations and is similar to soil from south well (OP2 k1f1) being excavated privately and monitored by us. [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]

Volumetric localization
Locus 1998-7-5jL k1 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Elevation 1998-7-5jL 35 @top [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7757 @bottom [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7827 @top [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
D99.NVolmtrc 2011-9-8cJC The original elevations were measured from the surface down and appear in the record with these numbers. In 2011 cJC used the absolute elevation of m1869 which was located on the surface near OH2 to convert these measurements. [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 1998-7-12gB f2 (soil) covers f3 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 1998-7-5jL q2 sits in f3 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-7jW q3 sits in f3 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-7jW q4 sits in f3 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-8jL q5 sits in f3 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-8jL q6 sits in f3 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Type of contact: Earliest events 1998-7-12gB f3 covers f4 (accumulation C) [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-16gB f3 covers f12 (soil) [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-8-27cJC s20OH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-8-27cJC h9mOH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 1998-7-8jW dark yellowish brown [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
Color number 1998-7-8jW 10YR4/4 [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
Texture 1998-7-8jW compacted and clumped more than f2, but the same color. [Input file: I708JLW.J / I708JLW.-J]
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OH02f4

File: /MZ/A/OH02/D/F/0004.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-8-17cJC ^accum [Input file: V817CJC.J / V817CJC.-J]
Category 1998-7-9!! build-up [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-11!! build-up [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Definition 1998-7-9jL accumulation C [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-11jW accumulation C [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Best image 2011-8-25 cJC

v8

Description/Count
Description 1998-7-8gB A very clear differentiation occurred between a heavy granular, and a soft greasy soil, with pockets of ash, and greater concentration of sherds. This look like some accumulation, though we do not have any boundaries (such as walls) that contain it. [Input file: I707GB.J / I707GB.-J]
1998-7-9gB a white band across k1 running NS in the middle of the locus gave the impression of being a wall. jW pointed out that it may be instead the differential color matching the line where excavations stopped yesterday. As a result, we do not assign a separate feature number to it. q9 contains sherds from this white band and east of it; q8 contains sherds from west of white band. [Input file: I709JLW.J / I709JLW.-J]
1998-7-11jW grayish brown hard-packed accumulation across entire locus. Powdery residue after scraping, but the surface is greasy when scraped, perhaps from the presence of organic material . Very clear dividing line between soil f3 and this feature, which seems to demarcate the lower limits of plowing. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Strategy 1998-7-8gB We will switch to small picks, and possibly we may have to sift as well, since the sealings are very small. If so, we will need to put up a tent. [Input file: I707GB.J / I707GB.-J]

Volumetric localization
Locus 1998-7-9jL k1 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Elevation 1998-7-9jL 100 @top [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7717 @bottom [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7757 @top [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
D99.NVolmtrc 2011-9-8cJC The original elevations were measured from the surface down and appear in the record with these numbers. In 2011 cJC used the absolute elevation of m1869 which was located on the surface near OH2 to convert these measurements. [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 1998-7-12gB f3 (soil) covers f4 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-16gB f12 (soil) covers f4 [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]
1998-7-12gB f6 (hole) cuts f4 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 1998-7-8jL i1 (seal impression) sits in f4 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-8jL i2 (clay artifact) sits in f4 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-9jL i3 (sealing) sits in f4 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-8jL q7 sits in f4 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-9jL q8 sits in f4 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-9jL q9 sits in f4 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Type of contact: Earliest events 1998-7-12gB f4 covers f5 (subfloor) [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-8-27cJC s610OH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-8-27cJC h3uOH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]

Descriptive
Color definition 1998-7-11jW yellowish brown [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Color number 1998-7-11jW 10YR5/4 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Function
Analogical record
Generic function 1998-7-8gB The presence of some clay lumps is extraordinary: it clearly appears to be sealings suggests that they were dumped originally in this place: were they dumped from a single source "intra muros", or were they used and discarded here? [Input file: I707GB.J / I707GB.-J]
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OH02f5

File: /MZ/A/OH02/D/F/0005.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-8-17cJC ^accum [Input file: V817CJC.J / V817CJC.-J]
Category 1998-7-9!! unknown [Input file: I711JLW.J / I711JLW.-J]
1998-7-9!! build-up [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Definition 1998-7-9jW subfloor [Input file: I711JLW.J / I711JLW.-J]
1998-7-9jL accumulation C [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Best image 2011-8-25 cJC

v8

Description/Count
Description 1998-7-9jW noticed a difference in soil texture as west half of k1 was scraped. Soil surface hard with small reddish pockets in tan base as compared with greasy uniform red-brown surface of accumulation of f4. First pick run yielding less pottery than in f4. Also, fewer charcoal pockets. [Input file: I711JLW.J / I711JLW.-J]
1998-7-11gB the decreasing number of sherds and inclusions may support the interpretation as a subfloor. [Input file: I711JLW.J / I711JLW.-J]

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 1998-7-11jW as excavation proceeds, subfloor material becoming moist and sticky. Several pieces of creamy-white plaster appearing along south baulk. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Strategy 1998-7-11gB we go down 25cms within f5: I have alerted workmen to look for possible changes, so they woould stop before the 25 cms if necessary. [Input file: I711JLW.J / I711JLW.-J]

Volumetric localization
Locus 1998-7-9jL k1 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Elevation 1998-7-9jL 130 @top [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7677 @bottom [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7717 @top [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
D99.NVolmtrc 2011-9-8cJC The original elevations were measured from the surface down and appear in the record with these numbers. In 2011 cJC used the absolute elevation of m1869 which was located on the surface near OH2 to convert these measurements. [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]

Contact association
Boundary 1998-7-11gB occasional lines, as if brick faces, but no clear homogeneous face as if for a wall, nor convincing mortar joins. [Input file: I711JLW.J / I711JLW.-J]
Type of contact: Latest events 1998-7-12gB f4 (accumulation C) covers f5 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-12gB f6 (hole) cuts f5 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-12gB f7 (rodent hole) intrudes in f5 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 1998-7-9jL i4 (sealing) sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-9jL i5 (bead) sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-9jW i6 (sealing) sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-9jW i7 (bead) sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-9jW i8 (sealing) sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-9jW i9 (sealing) sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-11jL i10 (sealing) sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-11jW i11 (sealing) sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-9jL q10 sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-9jL q11 sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
2010-1-1-jW q12 sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
2010-1-1-jW q13 sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
2010-1-1-jW q14 sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-12jL q15 sits in f5 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-22rAH q15.1 sits in f5 [Input file: I722RAH.J / I722RAH.-J]
Type of contact: Earliest events 1998-7-12gB f5 covers f8 (laminations lamin) [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-12gB f5 covers f9 (accumulation C) [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-8-27cJC s611OH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-8-27cJC h3uOH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]

Descriptive
Color definition 1998-7-9jW dark yellowish brown [Input file: I711JLW.J / I711JLW.-J]
1998-7-11gB reddish brown [Input file: I711JLW.J / I711JLW.-J]
1998-7-11jW dark brown [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Color number 1998-7-9jW 10YR4/4 [Input file: I711JLW.J / I711JLW.-J]
1998-7-11jW 7.5YR4/4 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Texture 1998-7-11gB granular and scaly as if from mud brick [Input file: I711JLW.J / I711JLW.-J]

Function
Analogical record
Generic function 1998-7-11gB possible a subfloor; if so, it is strange that we should hav missed the floor surface, which one would expect to be strongly marked if such a good subfloor was made for it. A floor surface does not appear in the section either, but the distinction between accumulation on f4 and "subfloor" of f5 is very clear in the section. [Input file: I711JLW.J / I711JLW.-J]
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OH02f6

File: /MZ/A/OH02/D/F/0006.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 1998-7-10!! other features [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-12!! other features [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Definition 1998-7-10jW hole [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-12jW hole [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Description/Count
Description 1998-7-12jW vertical hole from tap root of plant. Dark organic material in hole averaging 2-4 cm in diameter. Originally, I thought it was a post hole until I saw part of root. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Volumetric localization
Locus 1998-7-10jW k1 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Relays 1998-7-20jW 10 (91970 90141 - 7695) [Input file: I720JLWR.J / I720JLWR.-J]
Elevation 1998-7-10jW 0 @top [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7695 [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
D99.NVolmtrc 2011-9-8cJC There is only one elevation for this feature that was taken when the feature was relayed. [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 1998-7-12gB f6 cuts f4 (accumulation C) [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-12gB f6 cuts f5 (subfloor) [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-12gB f6 intrudes in f8 (laminations lamin) [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-8-27cJC s30OH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-8-27cJC h9mOH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]



OH02f7

File: /MZ/A/OH02/D/F/0007.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 1998-7-10!! other features [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-12!! other features [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Definition 1998-7-10jW rodent hole [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-12jW rodent hole [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Description/Count
Description 1998-7-12jW oblique hole about 50 cm long which began at a stone and rambled in a generally SW direction. Diameter about 5 cm. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Volumetric localization
Locus 1998-7-10jW k1 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Relays 1998-7-20jW 12 (91832 89928 - 7672) [Input file: I720JLWR.J / I720JLWR.-J]
Elevation 1998-7-10jW 0 @top [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7672 [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
D99.NVolmtrc 2011-9-8cJC There is only one elevation for this feature that was taken when the feature was relayed. [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 1998-7-12gB f7 intrudes in f5 (subfloor) [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-8-27cJC s30OH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-8-27cJC h9mOH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]



OH02f8

File: /MZ/A/OH02/D/F/0008.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-8-17cJC ^lam [Input file: V817CJC.J / V817CJC.-J]
Category 1998-7-10!! build-up [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-11!! unknown [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Definition 1998-7-10jW laminations.HTM" TARGET=C3>laminations lamin [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-11gB laminations.HTM" TARGET=C3>laminations lamin [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Best image 2011-8-25 cJC

v14

Description/Count
Description 1998-7-12gB at the end of the day, beginning to see more inclusions, namely plaster chunks, charcoal lumps and whitish stones (one group of 4). Generally laminations are still showing up across the entire north half of k1. Relatively clear transition between f5 fill and f8 laminations in baulk. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-13jW scraped after first pick run. General conditions noted today by gB still apply. More charcoal flakes and more stones are evident. Stones are concentrated in NE corner and in region to south of pedistaled stones. Laminations present in all parts of N half of square. [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
1998-7-13jW scraped after second pick run. The consistency and texture of the laminations began to change, particularly in the western part. Soil became more powdery and took on a more reddish hue. Also somwhat drier. Laminations still clearly evident. [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
1998-7-13jW the pile of six stones seems to have been placed rather than randomly deposited. [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
1998-7-14gB inspected excavated area after final cleanup. f8 seems to consist of three more or less equal sections. f9 imbedded in f8 in the eastern third. The separation is still distinct, although the dimensions and orientaion are somewhat altered. In the eastern third, there is a dark area, not yet well defined, which resembles f10 in color and inclusions (eg. charcoal). The middle third is bounded by f11 on the north and contains a line of stones extending south to the unexcavated platform of f8 material in the south half of k1. It appears as if this center section may have bisected two areas of similar use, but it would take several more pick runs to test this hypothesis. The north face of the platform did not show these demarcations, nor did it show any evidence of horizontal separations that might have been associated with a floor. A significant amount of pottery, bone and two possible seal impressions were found in the west part, matching previous experiences. [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 1998-7-12jW soil in northeast quadrant beneath f5 continues to show clear evidence of laminations and moisture retention noted by GB on I711. Residue after scraping resembles chocolate shavings. Surface extremely greasy, making it difficult to cut with a trowel. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Strategy 1998-7-12gB We consider f8 to extend across the entire North sector of k1, and continue digging across this sector, trying to rach a lower definition of these laminations. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-13gB we continue digging across northern half of k1, assuming uniformity of deposition ( f8). The goal is to find som definition at the bottom which would provide an excellent stopping point for this operation (especially since as of tomorrow the workmen will be needed elsewhere - B6-B7). [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
1998-7-13jW we will pedistal the stones as we excavate, only in order to retain a point of reference. [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
Procedure 1998-7-11gB I scraped after workmen did a careful cleaning. Soil flakes off very neatly, but shows neither a consistent slope nor strong compaction from above. It is very moist. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-12gB I inspected carefully the portion exposed (North half of k1) and concluded tht we have a uniform set of laminations across the part exposed. Material flakes off in fairly uniform, wide scales, which are rather soft and leave a fairly well-marked surface. However, neither does any portion of the surface extend very far, nor is there any indication of compaction. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Volumetric localization
Locus 1998-7-10jW k1 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Elevation 1998-7-10jW 0 @top [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7637 @bottom [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7677 @top [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
D99.NVolmtrc 2011-9-8cJC The original elevations were measured from the surface down and appear in the record with these numbers. In 2011 cJC used the absolute elevation of m1869 which was located on the surface near OH2 to convert these measurements. [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]

Axial definition
Slope 1998-7-14gB the alignment of inclusiions was never clear while digging, except for patches of stones and sometimes the patches of gypsum flecks. But the sections show a clear horizontal alignment both E-W and N-S. There seems to be, however, a rise to the East, which was noted while excavating, and which shows clearly in N8. [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 1998-7-12gB f5 (subfloor) covers f8 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-12gB f9 (accumulation C) overlays f8 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-12gB f6 (hole) intrudes in f8 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 1998-7-12jL q17 sits in f8 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-13jL q18 sits in f8 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-13jW q19 sits in f8 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-13jW q21 sits in f8 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Type of contact: Earliest events 1998-7-15jW f8 covers f10 (laminations lamin) [Input file: I715JLW.J / I715JLW.-J]
1998-7-15jW f8 covers f11 (fill) [Input file: I715JLW.J / I715JLW.-J]

Deposition
H99.NDepostn 1998-7-11gB I assume this is the the result of water sitting within a bowl-like setting, hence giving evidence, in my estimation, of abandonment. Jim reminds me that laminations suggest containment; in this case this would possibly entail the presence of partially collapsed walls within which the settling of the water would have occurred. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-14gB U assume that the rise to the east is part of a general ridge which somehow delimits ane contains f5 (the subfloor). The western edge of this limit ought to be a structure hidden under the toplogical rise shown in v6. If so, the rise to the East of f8 represents some preexisting mass (a decomosed wall? a simple berm?) which retained water and dissolved itself into laminations. [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-8-27cJC s630OH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-8-27cJC h3pOH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]

Descriptive
Color definition 1998-7-11gB brown [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-12jW dark brown [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Color number 1998-7-12jW 7.5YR4/3 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Texture 1998-7-11gB thick flakes, very plastic, meaning that it congeals easily. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-13gB I picked, scraped and brushed the surface exposed in No. half of k1 (right after taking pictures for v5). The Eastern portion is harderand drier (and dryness does not seem to be a correlative of excavation times; in other words, there may be a real difference between E and W. Yet, it is not marked enough, nor is there any observable boundary between the two, to allow us to establish a new feeature(though it would match what was observed at a higher elevation between f9 and f8). In the West, the material is more granular and greasy, while in the East it remains scaly and flaky. [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]

Function
Analogical record
Generic function 1998-7-13gB the general concentration of finds to the West suggests, perhaps, that we have the tail end of a deposit linked with a structure to the West, which is presumably hidden under the rise visible on the surface (see v6). [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
1998-7-14gB stones, laminations support outdoor area, possibly in front(E) of building. But no trash decomposing, since deposit is very clear. [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
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OH02f9

File: /MZ/A/OH02/D/F/0009.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-8-17cJC ^lam [Input file: V817CJC.J / V817CJC.-J]
Category 1998-7-10!! build-up [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-12!! build-up [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Definition 1998-7-10jW accumulation C [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-12jW accumulation C [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Best image 2011-8-25 cJC

v12

Description/Count
Description 1998-7-12gB could not find any evidence of f9 in baulk between f5 and f8. I conclude that the small differences between f8 and f9 in my initial observations were caused by variations in retained moisture. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-12gB upon inspection, it does not differ signficantly from laminations f8. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
1998-7-12jW accumulation below f5 in NW quadrant. Wetter and more greasy than f5 fill, with no inclusions of gray or red material. Drier than f8 laminations. Greasy surface, but scraping residue is powdery, compared with chocolate shaving residue of f8. Seems to be a clear demarcation between f8 and f9 down middle of square. [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Volumetric localization
Locus 1998-7-10jW k1 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Elevation 1998-7-10jW 0 @top [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7667 @bottom [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7677 @top [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
D99.NVolmtrc 2011-9-8cJC The original elevations were measured from the surface down and appear in the record with these numbers. In 2011 cJC used the absolute elevation of m1869 which was located on the surface near OH2 to convert these measurements. [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 1998-7-12gB f5 (subfloor) covers f9 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 1998-7-12jL i12 (sealing) sits in f9 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-12jL q16 sits in f9 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Type of contact: Earliest events 1998-7-12gB f9 overlays f8 (laminations lamin) [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-8-27cJC s630OH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-8-27cJC h3pOH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 1998-7-12jW brown [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
Color number 1998-7-12jW 7.5YR5/4 [Input file: I712JLW.J / I712JLW.-J]
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OH02f10

File: /MZ/A/OH02/D/F/0010.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-8-17cJC ^collapse [Input file: V817CJC.J / V817CJC.-J]
Category 1998-7-13!! build-up [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-13!! unknown [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
Definition 1998-7-13jW laminations.HTM" TARGET=C3>laminations lamin [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-13jW laminations.HTM" TARGET=C3>laminations lamin [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
Best image 2011-8-25 cJC

v14

Description/Count
Description 1998-7-13jW dark soil patch NE corner of k1. Patch is eliptical with long axis 110 cm running N-S. One end of the long side touches the east baulk. The short axis is 70 cm. One end of the short side touches the north baulk. Soil within is Munsell 7.5YR4/3, dark brown. Surrounding soil is Munsell 7.5YR4/6, strong brown. A few red streaks run more or less vertically through the feature. Some charcoal bits and fist-sized stones also inside. [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
1998-7-15jW see Sketch 5 for approximate location. [Input file: I715JLW.J / I715JLW.-J]

Volumetric localization
Locus 1998-7-13jW k1 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Elevation 1998-7-13jW 0 @top [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7642 @bottom [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7647 @top [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
D99.NVolmtrc 2011-9-8cJC The original elevations were measured from the surface down and appear in the record with these numbers. In 2011 cJC used the absolute elevation of m1869 which was located on the surface near OH2 to convert these measurements. [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 1998-7-15jW f8 (laminations lamin) covers f10 [Input file: I715JLW.J / I715JLW.-J]
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 1998-7-13jW q20 sits in f10 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-8-27cJC s630OH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-8-27cJC h3pOH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 1998-7-13jW dark brown [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
Color number 1998-7-13jW 7.5YR4/3 [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
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OH02f11

File: /MZ/A/OH02/D/F/0011.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-8-17cJC ^collapse [Input file: V817CJC.J / V817CJC.-J]
Category 1998-7-13!! unknown [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-13!! unknown [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
Definition 1998-7-13jW brickfall [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
1998-7-13jW brickfall [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
Best image 2011-8-25 cJC

v8

Description/Count
Description 1998-7-13jW semi-eliptical paatch of hard, reddish material with pea-size inclusions, resembling packing extending south about 50 cm from the middle of the baulk. [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
1998-7-15jW feature just emerging. Roughly trianular shape with point due south extending 40 cm into k1. See sketch 5. [Input file: I715JLW.J / I715JLW.-J]

Volumetric localization
Locus 1998-7-13jW k1 [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
Elevation 1998-7-13jW 0 @top [Input file: I714JL.J / I714JL.-J]
2011-9-8cJC 7637 @top [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]
D99.NVolmtrc 2011-9-8cJC The original elevations were measured from the surface down and appear in the record with these numbers. In 2011 cJC used the absolute elevation of m1869 which was located on the surface near OH2 to convert these measurements. [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 1998-7-15jW f8 (laminations lamin) covers f11 [Input file: I715JLW.J / I715JLW.-J]

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-8-27cJC s650OH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-8-27cJC h3mOH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]

Descriptive
Color definition 1998-7-13jW yellowish red [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]
Color number 1998-7-13jW 5YR4/6 [Input file: I714JLW.J / I714JLW.-J]

Function
Analogical record
Generic function 1998-7-16gB may represent an earlier floor surface, eroded all around. However, this may be an illusion caused by our levelling action; very little of it is left. [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]
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OH02f12

File: /MZ/A/OH02/D/F/0012.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-8-17cJC ^plow [Input file: V817CJC.J / V817CJC.-J]
Category 1998-7-16!! other features [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]
1998-7-20!! build-up [Input file: I721JLW.J / I721JLW.-J]
Definition 1998-7-16gB soil [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]
1998-7-20jW accumulation C [Input file: I721JLW.J / I721JLW.-J]
Best image 2011-8-25 cJC

v13

Description/Count
Description 1998-7-16gB this feature has been recognized in section only, during stratigraphic review after section drawing. It appears scored in section drawing but not in final shots taken I714. It may be the result of minor collapses of f3 caused by numerous rodent holes; in other words, the effect of plowing may have pushed down some of the soil into the relative voids of rodent action. A large burrow shows in section on the Northern end. [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]
1998-7-20jW wedge of soil appearing in the W and S baulks layered between plowed soil ( f3) and accumulation ( f4). Stratigraphically it intrudes into what should logically be f4. It has more of the color of f4 and more of the texture of f3. this supports gB's conclusion that f12 was formed when a sufficient number of rodent burrows weakened f4, causing its collapse. Soil from f3 then intruded into f4 to wind up below the plowline, mixed with f3. [Input file: I721JLW.J / I721JLW.-J]

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2011-9-8cJC There are no recorded elevations for f12 [Input file: V908CJC.J / V908CJC.-J]

Volumetric localization
Locus 1998-7-16gB k1 [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]
Elevation 1998-7-16gB 0 @top [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]

Contact association
Boundary 1998-7-16gB not marked [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]
Type of contact: Latest events 1998-7-16gB f3 (soil) covers f12 [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]
Type of contact: Earliest events 1998-7-16gB f12 covers f4 (accumulation C) [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-8-27cJC s20OH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-8-27cJC h9mOH2 [Input file: V827CJC.J / V827CJC.-J]

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 1998-7-16gB reddish, but less so than f3. [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]
1998-7-20jW light brown [Input file: I721JLW.J / I721JLW.-J]
Color number 1998-7-20jW 7.5YR6/4 [Input file: I721JLW.J / I721JLW.-J]
Texture 1998-7-16gB granular [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]
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General Notes 1998-7-16gB C5407 taken by GB with hand camera to show scoring of f12 and rodent holes. Look SW at corner of Southern and Western baulks. [Input file: I716JLW.J / I716JLW.-J]