Unit 32126

Category: Layer    dug in 2017

Area: North 

Interpretive Categories: fire spot 

Data Category Information: Description: fire spots (non-structured); Deposition: heterogeneous

Discussion: Relatively small and regular firespot located in grid 11, this layer contained large charcoal fragments and visible phytolith inclusions. It was sealed by a clay surface and sealed a similar clay surface. In line with priority feedback (below), it seemed that this firespot consists of multiple burning events but was not very trampled given the high preservation of materials.

Priority feedback synthesis:
Relatively high density with well-preserved materials. Chipped stone contained mostly tool fragments and some retouched flakes. Archaeobot materials consisted of badly preserved grains. Anthracological analysis points to use of various wood fuels, again pointing to the possibility of several burning events being contained within the firespot. 

Consistency: loose 

Colour: dark gray to black 

Texture: sandy clay 

Bedding: layered 

Inclusions: 50% organic and plant remains, artefactual inclusions (chipped stone, animal bone, clay objects) 5% 

Post-depositional Features: n/a 

Basal Boundary: anthropogenic, clear but irregular due to scorching and slope towards southeast. 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 32128 below: (Click to view the record) 32123 

Dry sieve volume: 0 

Total Deposit Volume: 1 

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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