Unit 16465

Category: Skeleton    dug in 2008

Area: North 

Data Category Information: none

Dimensions: 0,68m x 0,75m E-W 

Discussion: Neolithic adult female, older. Disturbed by its close proximity to the surface and by the post neolithic interment of SK (16445).
The neolithic skeleton was interred into the house above space 84 which is now gone. Given the location of (16465) relative to B77 to the north of space 84, it is likely the burial of the skeleton took place in the northern part of the house probably into one of the northern platform.
The grave cut was difficult to discern. The disturbance was significant. The lower limbs and pelvic girdle were more intact than the thorax and upper limbs and shoulder girdle. In situ observation of the hip bones strongly suggest this was a female. No grave goods were found with this individual. The bones of a juvenile were noted. These are from the juvenile (16474) buried immediately below (16465). 

X and Y of Targets: Target A - X: 1046.3; Target A - Y: 1177.29; Target B - X: 1046.16; Target B - Y: 1177.78; Target C - X: 1046.86; Target C - Y: 1177.74; Target D - X: 1046.74; Target D - Y: 1177.34 

Body: Neolithic adult, disturbed. On left side, tightly flexed at hips and knees. Apex of head, pointing east, feet to northeast. 

Head: On left side, facing south 

Right Arm: Right lower arm between legs, hand position at pelvis, most of hand is present 

Left Arm: Missing arm. Hand bones present but disturbed. 

Right Leg: Flexed at hip and knee, foot most disturbed/ missing 

Left Leg: Flexed at hip and knee, foot partially present. 

Other comments:  

Surface Modifications:  

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 16464 below: (Click to view the record) 16463 

Dry sieve volume: 0 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 2

Number of Related Diary Entries: 0

Settlement Phase:

Associated Mellaart Levels (from Space): ? 

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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