Unit 17274

Category: Layer    dug in 2012

Area: Trench 5 

Interpretive Categories: pit,roomfill 

Data Category Information: none

Dimensions: NS: 57 cm; EW: 62; Depth: 30 cm 

Discussion: This layer was identified when it became clear that the sediment excavated by CMF in the NW corner of the space was clearly different from the sediment excavated by FKJ in the NE corner. That’s why an important part of the normal finds of this unit were not differentiated from the finds of u. 17272.

The layer is really different from u. 17272, especially the very large texture and the dark colors. The boarders are really clear with a line of plaster and compact roomfill. The layer doesn't join the walls at the north at the north and SW, where we find the same layer as u. 17272.

It contained lots of finds, particularly the large amounts of huge pottery sherds, miniature vases, clayballs, etc.

The shape of the bottom dips, although it is disturbed by an animal burrow. The fill shows different colors, similar to the roomfill of u. 17272 but u. 17274 has a unity and coherence in its color, texture, concentration of finds, etc. Furthermore, the layer at the bottom and all around, seems to be the same as u. 17272 (more compact, lighter in color, more meterogenous, etc.). Allthose facts led us to think that it has its own coherence, it doesn't seem to be another level of roomfill. It must have been dug into the roomfill in antiquity. 

Recognition: Texture and color (mostly texture) 

Definition: Clear 

Execution: Trowel 

Condition: Sunny and pleasant temperature 

Consistency: Very very loose 

Colour: Dark colors; brown, grayish, black…and yellow patches 

Texture: Sandy 

Bedding: Layered, lenses, but relatively homogenous by the texture and color 

Inclusions: Few burnt mudbricks and plaster lumps and lots of finds (mostly pottery) 

Post-depositional Features: Animal burrows 

Basal Boundary: Much more compact layer with lighter colors 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 17280, 17272, 17279 below: (Click to view the record) 17263 

Dry sieve volume: 24 

Total Deposit Volume: 48 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 2

Number of X-Finds recorded by excavator: 10

Number of Related Diary Entries: 2

Settlement Phase:

Associated Mellaart Levels (from Space): Unassigned at present 

Associated Hodder Level (from Space): Unassigned at present 

Finds Room Information:

All material from site passes through the finds room for washing and separating before it is passed onto the various lab teams. The finds room keeps a basic inventory of what is found. A finds material type list is given here. Further analytical detail maybe provided by the Lab Team data below.

X Finds Material: nothing recorded  

Finds Material Stored: nothing recorded  

Lab Team Data

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