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Location The east boundary of the exposed landing pavers (Locus 1).
Overlies Loci 1, 10.
Combined with Loci 11, 12.
Abuts None.
Underlies None.
Bonds to Locus 12.
Stage Stage 3
Description This locus represents the east boundary of the exposed landing pavers, the later Roman steps. The portion along the landing consists of two steps. They are hewn sandstone/limestone steps that are built on a rubble and dirt fill. They represent the latest stage of construction in the Propylaeum.
Stage Description Construction of the Propylaeum Central Staircase.
Size 1.02 m north south-by- unknown m east west.
Phase Description Phase VII: Roman mid CE 2nd c. repairs following a more collapse. Building of the Propylaeum Central...
Preserved Height 0.235 m.
Phase VII
Definition Roman Steps
Top (m) Opening Elevation: A – 0.82 m at south, A – 1.055 m at north.
Bottom (m) Closing Elevation: A – 1.645 m.
Architectural or Soil Locus? Architectural
Suggested Citation

Martha Sharp Joukowsky. (2007) "Locus 11 from Asia/Jordan/Petra Great Temple/Propylaeum/Special Project 114". In Petra Great Temple Excavations. Martha Sharp Joukowsky (Ed). Released: 2007-11-11. Open Context. <https://opencontext.org/subjects/35101d6d-8a3c-4e87-9d9f-af0cd5dc976f> ARK (Archive): https://n2t.net/ark:/28722/k2d221d50

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