Unit 21213

Category: Layer    dug in 2014

Area: South 

Interpretive Categories: white plaster "platform" 

Data Category Information: In Situ: in situ; Location: feature; Description: raised area (platform); Material: plaster; Deposition: homogeneous; Basal Spit: unpainted

Discussion: This plaster platform was first exposed after meticulously excavating the area which surrounded our clay ball cluster (u. 21208) as we assumed there would be more clay balls within the vicinity. After fully exposing the four balls that comprised our cluster we encountered an extremely cohesive/ dense platform which, after it was gently scraped, revealed a bright white lens of plaster. Further excavation to expose the extant limits of this layer admonished that this platform was comprised of just a single delicate layer of white plaster and was constructed half on packed light reddish brown infill (western portion) and half on top of our dirty floor (u. 20543- eastern portion) placing it stratigraphically above that floor. This platform has not been excavated, no samples have been taken except for three phytolith samples taken from the mold or imprint of the clay ball cluster (u. 21208) after it was removed. 

Consistency: compact- layered plaster has very compact/ cohesive structure 

Colour: white- bright white color clearly distinguishes platform from dirty floor 

Texture: compact silty loam- white plaster is a fine silty loam but the lime marl used in its production gives it a naturally gritty texture 

Bedding: massive- platform appears to be defined by a single extremely thin layer of white plaster 

Inclusions: none 

Post-depositional Features: - 

Basal Boundary: arbitrary- plaster platform created by covering packed infill with white plaster which has a natural/ wavy surface 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 20543 below: (Click to view the record) 21208, 20524 

Total Deposit Volume: 0 

Number of Samples recorded by excavator: 3

Number of Related Diary Entries: 0

Settlement Phase:

Associated Mellaart Levels (from Space): VIII 

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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