| Descriptive Attribute | Value(s) |
|---|---|
| Description | An open area behind the west arch (Locus 8) in the south wall (Locus 10) of cistern, which is plastered and built within the south wall. There is no apparent entrance or exit for water in this area yet, so it can only be assumed at this point that this area was designed to allow for more storage area for water when the cisterns overall area was diminished by the building of the south wall. This opening is much deeper than the one in the east of the cistern, probably because the bedrock had been cut further south in this area or because the ceiling in this southwest corner was more unstable and in need of a larger part of the wall for support, necessitating a deeper niche and larger arch. |
| Definition | Niche behind west arch (Locus 8) |
| Location | In west of south wall in cistern. |
| Phase Description | Phase IV: Nabataean Grand Design: 1st c. BCE to CE 1st c. The remainder of the subterranean canalization is... |
| Stage | Stage 2 |
| Top (m) | Opening Elevation: Not ascertained. |
| Size | 2.21 m in north south depth-by-2.77 m in east west width-by-1.47 m depth in center to the level of cistern fill. |
| Phase | IV |
| Bottom (m) | Closing Elevation: Not recorded. |
| Stage Description | Strengthening of the ceiling support system (probably shortly after Stage 2, or in its later extent). |
| Architectural or Soil Locus? | Architectural |
Suggested Citation
Martha Sharp Joukowsky. (2007) "Locus 12 from Asia/Jordan/Petra Great Temple/Upper Temenos/Special Project 85". In Petra Great Temple Excavations. Martha Sharp Joukowsky (Ed). Released: 2007-11-11. Open Context. <https://opencontext.org/subjects/0231f83f-deb6-4542-3a81-9327405dcf40> ARK (Archive): https://n2t.net/ark:/28722/k2ww7gm81
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