| Descriptive Attribute | Value(s) |
|---|---|
| Architectural or Soil Locus? | Soil |
| Phase | XIV |
| Definition | Topsoil. |
| Stage Description | Accumulation of modern topsoil. |
| Description | Locus 1 is the ubiquitous sandy/silty topsoil, very loose and dusty from wind and years of work on the site, color 7.5YR 4/4 (brown). It has some inclusions, and cultural material which range from ancient to modern. This topsoil is a constant throughout the site. |
| Bottom (m) | Closing depth: 899.436 m at north; 899.856 m at north center; 903.326 m at south center, 903.446 m at south. |
| Phase Description | Phase XIV: Modern period marked by Bedouin activity and the accumulation of recent debris. Nazzal's dump is... |
| Stage | Stage 8 |
| Top (m) | Opening depth: 899.756 m at north; 901.686 m at north center; 903.416 m at south center; 904.116 m at south. |
Suggested Citation
Martha Sharp Joukowsky. (2007) "Locus 1 from Asia/Jordan/Petra Great Temple/Upper Temenos/Trench 18". In Petra Great Temple Excavations. Martha Sharp Joukowsky (Ed). Released: 2007-11-11. Open Context. <https://opencontext.org/subjects/25471668-2220-457c-a9ae-c59f7ec3f40c> ARK (Archive): https://n2t.net/ark:/28722/k21r6wb3g
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