Descriptive Attribute | Value(s) |
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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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