Descriptive Attribute	Value(s)
Size	0.94 m north south-by- 0.19 m east west.
Abuts	None.
Underlies	None.
Combined with	Loci 1, 2, 3, 10.
Preserved Height	0.065 m.
Overlies	Unknown.
Stage Description	Construction of the early steps with the landing and threshold into Room 1.
Stage	Stage 2
Description	Locus 9 is a carved, smoothed limestone threshold that bounds the west side of the landing pavers, and allows access to the first room of the Propylaeum West. It appears to be set on dirt, along with the pavers (Locus 1), however there is a mortar layer between it and the walls that rest upon it. Its position, height and construction indicate that it was built along with the landing and the earlier steps in the same stage of construction.
Phase Description	Phase VI: Late Nabataean ca. 106 CE period of minor collapse and repairs. Collapse of the south gallery...
Location	The west boundary of the landing pavers (Locus 1).
Definition	West Threshold
Bonds to	Locus 1.
Phase	VI
Bottom (m)	Closing Elevation: A – 1.645 m.
Top (m)	Opening Elevation: A – 1.58 m.
Architectural or Soil Locus?	Architectural