Unit 21243

Category: Cluster    dug in 2017

Area: South 

Interpretive Categories: cluster ochre stons (cache) 

Data Category Information: Location: feature; Material: ochre; Deposition: primary deposition

Discussion: this layer represent a cluster of three ochre stons in pit F7432, infill U21246 the earlier infill below plaster base U21245. the ochre stones are situited in the northern part of the pit. They have been found buried by a small mudbrick ridge. The presence of these stones in this position may indicate a voluntary deposit (cache). The cluster appeared when we removed the mudbrick construction and the diametre of the cut become larger. It is possible that this cut has been in foncotion for two levels of occupation. The later level of the pit where the diameter is smaller. This level is contomporary with hearth (F7402, 7426) and floors (U21240,U21244). The earliest level of phase II with the larger cut and completly circular. We think that cluster contomorary with level as well as with hearth F7431 and plaster floor U21247 (phase II
).

We can imagine the importance of stones of ochres as materials for decoration the building. But also the fact to be hidden it gives its extra value. Decorate a building can be a gesture of daily life but can also be a gesture to "symbolic" connotation. 

Consistency: compact 

Colour: light red/pink 

Texture: stons 

Bedding: unoriented 

Inclusions: bons, small stons, clay 

Post-depositional Features: mudbrick covering the cluster 

Basal Boundary: clearly visible, irregular 

Unit Stratigraphy (as recorded in the field): above: (Click to view the record) 21242 below: (Click to view the record) 19189, 21245 

Dry sieve volume: 0 

Total Deposit Volume: 0 

Number of X-Finds recorded by excavator: 3

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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