Descriptive Attribute	Value(s)
Top (m)	Opening Elevation: A – 2.09
Phase	V
Overlies	Unknown.
Bottom (m)	Closing Elevation: Unknown
Stage	Stage 2
Phase Description	Phase V: Late Nabataean CE 1st c. redesign and repairs. The East 'Cistern' is used for storage and possibly...
Bonds to	Locus 5.
Definition	Threshold at Top of Locus 15 and Adjoining Locus 12
Stage Description	Construction of entryway between the settling tank and Residential Quarter.
Underlies	Loci 1, 8, 13.
Size	0.34 m north south-by-0.88 m east west.
Location	3.12 m north of Locus 4, at the juncture of the north steps and the floor.
Combined with	Loci 4, 12, 15, 16.
Description	This locus is comprised of the threshold that connects the north steps (Locus 15) and the Nabataen floor (Locus 12). It is a single smooth faced paver of sandstone/limestone, set into dirt. It is bonded with cement to the west wall (Locus 5) to a depth of 0.03 M. It measures It acts as the top step of the north stairs, and rises 0.16 m above the top step of Locus 15. It also acts as the first paver in the Nabataen floor (Locus 12), with which it sits flush. The threshold has a square doorpost hole on the west side measuring 0.11 m on the north-south axis, and 0.08 m on the east-west axis. The hole is located 0.11 m from the west wall (Locus 5), and 0.67 m from the east wall (Locus 2).
Abuts	Locus 2.
Architectural or Soil Locus?	Architectural