Unit 13139

Category: Layer    dug in 2006

Area: North 

Interpretive Categories: Midden layer 

Data Category Information: Location: in abandoned building; Deposition: finely bedded

Dimensions: 6m x 2.5m x up to .28m thick 

Discussion: Layer of midden overlying possible lime-burning horizon - dark band (dark brown/black) horizon of burning visible at base of unit. One small patch of lime and burnt horizon orverlying the basal lime/burning horizon. Removed this as part of (13139), overlying the lime burning deposits below, and also towards the SW corner. 

Recognition: Thick layer visible in section above dark band of burning - also clearly visible in plan -defined by burnt horizon 

Definition: Clear except for south end 

Execution: Mattock 

Condition: Dry 

Consistency: Loose and friable 

Colour: Pale brown / dark grey / mid grey / dark brown but mid brownsh grey predominates 

Texture: Ashy - sandy silt 

Bedding: Compound - largely massive but some horizons / lenses visible 

Inclusions: Moderate small - medium bone fragments; occasional pot; occasional obsidian 

Post-depositional Features: Truncated by Byzantine foundation trench to east 

Basal Boundary: Abrupt, distinct, smooth - large shallow bowl shape 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 13141 below: (Click to view the record) 13138 

Dry sieve volume: 900 

Total Deposit Volume: 944 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 4

Number of X-Finds recorded by excavator: 10

Number of Related Diary Entries: 1

Settlement Phase:

Associated Mellaart Levels (from Space): Unassigned at present 

Associated Hodder Level (from Space): Unassigned at present 

Finds Room Information:

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X Finds Material: nothing recorded  

Finds Material Stored: nothing recorded  

Lab Team Data

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