| Descriptive Attribute | Value(s) |
|---|---|
| Description | A layer of small, unhewn boulders and wadi/field stones, loosely laid without mortar, leaving spaces between for soil fill. It served as a terracing course, and bonds with Locus 25, while abutting Locus 5. |
| Location | North end W CP East, area of robbed pavers (Tr. 97, 2004, Locus 23). |
| Bottom (m) | Closing elevation:891.848. |
| Abuts | Locus 5. |
| Top (m) | Opening elevation: 891.928 m. |
| Stage | Stage 2 |
| Definition | Terracing course of stones between Loci 13 and 15 |
| Phase Description | Phase IV: Nabataean Grand Design: 1st c. BCE to CE 1st c. The full Lower Temenos is constructed, complete... |
| Underlies | Locus 13. |
| Size | 1.60 m north south-by-1.60 m east west. |
| Preserved Height | ca. 0.08 m. |
| Stage Description | Preparatory construction. |
| Phase | IV |
| Overlies | Locus 15. |
| Combined with | Loci 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 25. |
| Bonds to | Locus 25. |
| Architectural or Soil Locus? | Architectural |
Suggested Citation
Martha Sharp Joukowsky. (2007) "Locus 14 from Asia/Jordan/Petra Great Temple/Lower Temenos/Special Project 105". In Petra Great Temple Excavations. Martha Sharp Joukowsky (Ed). Released: 2007-11-11. Open Context. <https://opencontext.org/subjects/14b50e88-2ebe-4b7d-9759-3062ed2237f4> ARK (Archive): https://n2t.net/ark:/28722/k2xs5ss33
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