Unit 20074

Category: Layer    dug in 2014

Area: South 

Interpretive Categories: white plaster layer 

Data Category Information: In Situ: in situ; Location: floor (packing only); Material: plaster; Deposition: homogeneous; Basal Spit: unpainted

Discussion: This unit was found underlaying the thin but patchy make-up layer (u.20068). Distinguishable by its light - almost white- colour and compact consistency of soil. Unit 20074 consisted of the succeeding white plaster layer revealed in SW part of building 80.
It was speculated that this white plaster layer may have been part of platform erected in the SW corner of this building. To prove above statement further investigations are necessary. In the central part of this quite square layer noticed distinct cut (U.20072). Primarily defined as a burial cut because of its circular shape in plan. Finally we did not uncover any human remains nor establish function of this pit. The infill layer of this cut (U.20071) put to inquiries by experts as a priority unit. 

Consistency: compact, firm 

Colour: white, greyish 

Texture: silty-clay 

Bedding: massive 

Inclusions: - 

Post-depositional Features: animal burrow 

Basal Boundary: constructional, sharp, distinct contrast, smooth form & surface 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 20076 below: (Click to view the record) 20068, 20071, 20072 

Dry sieve volume: 0 

Total Deposit Volume: 8 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 2

Number of Related Diary Entries: 0

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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