LRP Field I Report

Area B10 Summary

Area B10 was excavated under the direction of Area Supervisors Johnn Wade (1980), Brent Baum (1983), Les Cornell and Rob Muldenhauer (1987). Paul Jacobs and Harold Forshey were Field Supervisors. Elements of Strata I, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII were recovered in the excavationof Area B10.

Stratum I

To Stratum I have been assigned a modern arm trench which cut across the western half of the excavation area, debris B10001 thrown out of the trench in its construction, slopewash debris B10002, and an Arab period grave B10022 which was seen in the West balk, just beyond the excavation area.

Pit B10050 represents activity prior to the army trench and the grave; it has also been assigned to Stratum I.

Stratum V

In this architectural phase, badly eroded and pitted by Phase 1 army rench and slope erosion, wall Bl0003 appears to be the outer wall of a Persian age building which was buttressed by two walls B10004 and Bl0006 running at right angles to it. A terraced surface B10005 was also held inslope by wall line B10007 and may have functioned as an ascending, stepped entrance to the building proper. Connections to the inside (upslope) portion of this architecture have been cut by Phase 1 army trench.

Stratum pre V

Preparations for the architecture of Stratum V were made by the erection of platform/terrace B10009, on which Stratum V walls were subsequently built. The stones of this flat, cobbled platform had been set in wet mortar or clay and follow exactly those of the upper architecture, leading to the conclusion that B10009 was a preparatory stage for Stratum V. Fill B100l3 had also been set down over earlier remains as B10009 was constructed.

Stratum VI

Stratum VI in Field I is represented by fragments of a domestic unit, which has been severely disturbed by the modern army trench and by pits of earlier strata. Two walls, B100ll and B100l7, at right angles to each other were constructed with niches in the stone foundations , apparently for timbers or pillars to support the roof. Wall BlOOll and the eastern (downslope) part of B10017 were constructed first and were knit into each other. Later (shortly later) the western part of wall BlOOl7 was added and made to abut wall BlOOll. Earth surfaces Bl0018 and B10024 complete the upslope (presumed inside) architecture. Down-slope (to the southeast) surface Bl0027 and a well-constructed tabun were added. A shallow pit B10015 containing tabun ash was located next to the tabun.

The construction of these walls BlOOll and B10017 included setting down a wet mortar material Bl0028 and Bl0030 into which the lower stones of the walls were pressed.

Stratum pre VI

A phase of filling and pitting B10026 and the lower portion of B10015 preceded the construction of Stratum VI.

Stratum VII

Stratum VII is a rich architectural phase in Area Bl0. There are known to date seven sub-phases to Stratum VII, all connected by the commonly used wall line B10032. This deep and rich phase is significant because of the evidence it provides for an intense and unbroken occupation at Tell Halif from the end of Late Bronze II through the Iron I periods. From the evidence of Area BlO, Stratum VII, alone, it would appear that at Tell Halif there is no disruption or change of culture--no sign of destruction nor presence of Philistine ware--at the end of the Late Bronze period. Rather, the opposite appears to be the case--an intense, indigenous occupation of the site during the time of the arrival and settlement of both Philistine and Israelite groups in adjacent regions. The pottery assemblage from these successive sub-phases range in age from the LB IIB to the early Iron I.

Stratum VIIA

In the uppermost sub-phase wall B10032 was used with cobbled surface B10023 and wall B10045. Wall Bl0045 is presumed to be part of a longer parallel wall L.B10045-Bl0047 that has been partially robbed out by earlier pit B10012. Tabun Bl0025 was set into the cobbled surface, indicating that at this stage the room was probably an open courtyard.

Pit/sump B10036 was both stone—lined and stone—filled, suggesting that it was intended to be use for drainage from surface B10023. In addition a narrow strip of surface B10023——cobbled along the West balk——was found.

Earlier pit B10026--and probably slope erosion--destroyed the downslope part of the building and broke connections of surface B10023 with wall B10047.

Stratum VIIB

Walls B10032 and B10045 are again related in this sub-phase by means of earth surface Bl0037 beneath cobbled surface B10023. From this level also pit Bl0036 was dug, whose purpose is perhaps that of a sump (based on the evidence of the rock-filled pit.)

This sub-phase is also disturbed by earlier pitting as well as by Stratum I army trench.

Stratum VIIC

Wall Bl0032 appears again in a major use sub-phase with walls B10045-B10047; surface B10035--covered with smashed pottery and numerous small objects, including a terra cotta head of a bull-shaped vase--connected these walls. This surface, too, proved to be a courtyard surface, as shown by the (badly preserved) remains of tabun B10038 and numerous stone grinding tools.

Pottery on this surface dates to the Iron I period.

Stratum VIID

Wall Bl0032 appears in a still earlier sub-phase with wall Bl0045-Bl0047. The eroded and uneven surface B10040 connects these walls in a common use phase. Pottery on this surface--including a whole, painted pyxis-dates to the LB Il/Iron I transitional period.

Stratum VIIE

With this sub-phase the architectural arrangement differs from those above. Wall Bl0032 is again in use; now, however, wall Bl0043 abutts it from the north and is itself abutted by wall B10042 from the east. Surface BlOO4l connects all three walls and surface Bl0044 runs to the north face of wall Bl0042.

Pottery on surface B1004l dates unanimously to the Late Bronze IIB period.

Although there has been an alteration in architectural alignment between Stratum VIIE and VIID there is no evidence of destruction. Rather the common architectural feature of wall B10032 continues in use.

Stratum VIIF

Walls B10032 and B10042 are again connected in another, earlier sub-phase. Surface Bl0046--dating also to the LB IIB period--connects these walls.

Stratum VIIG

A still earlier surface—-B10051--was seen against the southern face of wall B10042 This surface also connects with wall B10032 and wall B10043.

Stratum VIII

The stratigraphy of Stratum VIII in Area BlO was more intricate than found anywhere else in Field I. The stratum contains five full phases of occupation, each one apparently having realationship to the “platform” reported in the excavated areas to the south and west (Areas 9, 10, 11, A9, AlO, All). With the completion of work in Area BlO on Stratum VIII, it becomes clear that the occupation of Tell Halif during the Late Bronze IIB period was even more intense than had been suspected from earlier work.

Stratum VIII, in all five phases, consisted in Area BlO of a nearly complete room of a building which established the northern limits of platform B10059. Wall B10032, in use also in the later Stratum VII, was the southern wall, whereas walls B10043 and Bl0042 made up the western and northern walls, respectively, of the room. The eastern wall has presumably fallen to erosion down the slope of the tell.

Stratum VIIIA1

The final phase of Stratum 8 consisted of the three walls B10032, B10043 and B10042 with an earth surface BlOO4l common to all three. In addition, excavation north of wall Bl0042 found earth surface B10044 contemporary to surface B10041. Both of these surfaces gave indications of domestic—like activity in the room within Area BlO and north of wall B10042. Although none of the objects on these two surfaces were extraordinary, the pottery from surface B10044 suggests that this final phase of Stratum VIII already dates to the beginnings of the Iron I period. In the debris fill for surface B10044 a broken ceramic plaque of the “fertility” type was found. See Photos 850, 851, 880, 881.

Of particular interest to the interpretation of this Stratum VIIIA (as well as to all of Stratum VIII) is the fact that walls B10032 and B10043 were used to contain the deposition of platform 810059. The deep deposit of clay and loess was found, as expected, south of wall 810032 but also west of wall B10043. Apparently the room or rooms represented by the architecture in Area B10 had to do with the operation, perhaps overseeing of the platform itself. It also needs to be noted that, since no indication of surfaces were found south of wall B10032 to correspond to the relatively large number in Area B10, it is most probable that the platform was in use all through the five phases of Stratum VIII. (It might also be argued that the platform continued in use during part or all of the Iron 1 Stratum VII also.) Only the discovery of ash lens B10065 in the platform (similar to lenses in other areas) suggests any phasing of the platform itself in Area B10.

Stratum VIIIA2

A sub-phase number has been assigned to Stratum VIIIA2 on the basis of the fact that north of wall B10042 five successive surfaces were found in use with wall B10042 (one belongs to the final phase of Stratum IX), whereas only four successive surfaces were found in use with the southern face of wall B10042. It is here assumed that surface B10041 was contemporaneous to surface B10054 north wall B10042 at a time before surface B10054 was replaced by surface B10044 in Stratum VIIIAl.

Photo 853 shows a collection of grinding/pounding stones on surface B10054, suggesting a domestic setting.

Stratum VIIIB

The same architectural configuration present in Stratum VIIIA1-A2 also applies to Stratum VIIIB. Walls B10032, B10043. and B10042 again form a nearly complete room in Area B10 with earth surf ace B10053, which was covered by a thin layer of white ash. Surface B10057 was found north of wall B10042 and completes the known architecture for Stratum VIIIB.

Material on floor B10057, especially pottery and a large collection of grinding/pounding stones (see photo 857. 894), again suggest a domestic setting. This Stratum VIIIB was also used with platform B10059.

Stratum VIIIC

For Stratum VIIIC, again walls 810032, 810043, and 810042 form the room within Area BlO, while the central earth and plaster surface is B10055. The corresponding earth surface north of wall B10042 is B10062. Surface B10055 yielded ordinary domestic objects, including a mortar and a fish vertebra; surface B10062, however, yielded a more noteworthy set of objects, especially a collection of Mediterranean seashells in a pile. Photo 859 shows the remains on surface B10062.

Stratum VIIIC was also used with platform B10059.

Stratum VIIID

The earliest phase of Stratum VIII in Area B10 saw the construction of wall 810032 directly on top of Stratum IX wall B10060, also the construction of wall B10043 directly above Stratum IX wall B10061, but the continued use of wall B10043,, which had been added anew to Stratum IX in its final phase. Hence, a change in the architecture is clear between Stratum IXA and Stratum VIIID, although the tradition of a room of this dimension and location was preserved in the new architecture of Stratum VIIID. [This fact again supports the hypothesis of a long—standing occupation of Field I by people related to each other by family. Strata X, IX, VIII and VII are connected by means of shared architectural elements.]

In Stratum VIIID the room formed by walls B10032, B10042, and B10043 in Area 810 was completed by earth and plaster surface B10056 within the walls and by earth surface B10064 north of wall B10042. On surface B10056 were a relatively large number of artifacts and restoreable vessels. Among these were a Cypriot milk bowl, grinding stones, flint sickle blades and small chips which may be remains from retouch of the blades.

Wall B10032 was founded, as discovered in its dismantling, by means of occasionally leveling with wet clay mortar B10068 beneath some of the founding stones.

Stratum VIIID was also used with platform B10059.

Stratum IX

Stratum IX, the Late Bronze IIA stratum, is the most complex and long—lived of the strata in Field I. It was discovered, primarily in Area B10 alone, that following the destruction of the Stratum X “residency" house, the occupation of the site shifted to the north, a fact demonstrated by the high concentration of successive surfaces in Area B10 and the relatively scarce signs of occupation in excavation Areas to the south.

Stratum 9 is divided into two major parts. Stratum IXB, defined by the architecture of walls B10060, B10110, and B10099, was succeeded by Stratum IXA, defined by the architecture of walls B10060, B10061, and bench B10095. As is plain, the architectural elements of Stratum IXA differ from those of IXB and must be, accordingly, separated.

Stratum IXA

Stratum IXA in Area B10 consisted of essentially a room built in its final phase of three walls (B10060, B10061, and B10041), in earlier phases of two walls and a bench—cobbling combination (B10060, B10061, B10095—B10097).

Stratum IXA1

The final phase of Stratum IXA made a change in the makeup and shape of the room contained largely in Area B10. A new wall B10042 was added along the North balk at right angle to existing wall B10061. Thus, with wall B10060 along the South balk, three walls of a room were contained in Area B10, a situation similar to the later Stratum VIII room. It can only be presumed that the addition of wall B10042 was, in effect, a narrowing of the room used throughout the earlier phases of Stratum IXA. It is logically likely that an earlier wall line, parallel to wall B10042, is located just north of the digging area of B10. Possibly another wall--B10080--belongs to this phase; however, its location at and mainly in the West balk precludes positive identification at this time.

The room formed by these three walls B10042, B10061. and B10060 was used with earth surface B10058. In addition, north of wall B10042 earth surface B10067 was contemporary to surface B10058. Surface B10082 was found south of wall B10060 and was contemporary to surfaces B10058 and B10067. Surface B10058 yielded a small collection of lithic blades, pottery and a ceramic “lid”. The evidence for function of the room points to domestic use.

Stratum IXA2

Stratum IXA2 also represents a domestic context, one which remained in essentially the same architectural configuration through eight phases, altered only at Stratum IXA1 (see above). In Stratum IXA2 wall B10060 (in its rebuild phase; see below on IXA9 and on IXB4) and wall B10061 formed a corner in the southwest portion of the area, into which tabun B10069 was set, along with a series of boulders B10098 which served as a reflecting screen. Earth surface B10063—B10072 (separated only by the intruding foundation trench B10078 of Stratum IXA1) served as the living surface for the use of the tabun in this room, while earth surface B10083 correponded to it on the south sjde of wall B10060. The two surfaces also yielded a few domestic objects, some pottery and an extensive covering of tabun ash.

Stratum IXA3

The same configuration of architecture found in Stratum IXA2 served also in Stratum IXA3. Walls B10060 and B10061 formed a corner into which tabun B10069 and installation B10098 had been originally built. Earth and plaster surface B10076—B10075 was used with the tabun in its earlier phase. Different from Stratum IXA2, however, was the use of bench B10095 in its final phase. The artifacts on surface B10076—B10075, along with tabun B10069 and bench B10095, again point to a domestic setting.

Stratum IXA4

Stratum IXA4 also consisted of walls B1o060, B10061 and bench B10095, but without the tabun. In this phase of the BlO room earth and cobble surface B10077 was the use surface. Material on Surface B10077 included objects and debris expected in a domestic setting.

Stratum IXA5

Stratum IXA5 is identical to Stratum IXA4 in the presence of walls B10060, B10061, and bench B10095. In this instance the use surface was earth surface B10084. Objects and debris on B10084 paralleled those on B10077 above. Only in the fill for surface B10084 did any unusual discovery occur——a scarab Obj. 979 was found in the debris fill B10084.1.

Stratum IXA6

In Stratum IXA6 also the configuration of walls B10060, B10061, and bench 510095 were used with earth surface B10088. However, in Stratum IXA6 the use of cobbles B10097 was also noted in the excavation, probably simply as a surfacing treatment. (Note much the same is reported of Stratum IX remains in Area B9.) Notable among the finds on surface B10088, mainly smashed pottery, was a Syrian flask.

Stratum IXA7

The arrangement of walls B10060, B10061, and bench B10095—cobbles B10097 found in the above sub—stratum IXA6 was already in use in Stratum IXA7. In this instance the architecture enclosed earth surface B10089, also domestic in function.

Stratum IXA8

The same arrangement of walls B10060, B10061, and bench B10095—cobbles B10097 defined the earlier Stratum IXA8. In this instance earth surface B10093 was used with the stone architecture. Likewise the objects and debris associated with B10093 supports domestic use of the room in BlO during Stratum IXA8.

Brick debris B10091, found in some depth on Stratum IXA9 surface B10094, suggests either a rather deep fill in preparation for surface B10093, or more likely the collapse of one or more of the walls of the Stratum IXA9 room in area BlO prior to the construction of Stratum 9A8.

Stratum IXA9

In the earliest phase Stratum IXA9 the room in Area BlO was constructed with the architectural configuration of walls B10060, B10061, and bench B1009-cobbles B10097. The earliest floor of Stratum IXA was earth surface B10094, covered with a thick layer of white chaff. The number of objects recovered from surface B10094--among them a bronze point (Obj. 1057), stone pallets and mendable pottery--also suggests that the surface B10094 had been buried in an accidental fall of one or more of the walls of the room in Area B10, necessitating the reconstruction of Stratum IXA8.

Wall B10061 was first constructed and used in Stratum IXA9; it was built by means of foundation trench B10101 and wet clay set into the trench for leveling and securing the foundation stones atop earlier (Str IXB) wall B10113.

Stratum IXB

Stratum IXB in Area B10 consists also of a room within the area; walls B10060 (in an earlier phase of construction), B10099, and B10113 served as three walls of a room through four phases of occupation.

Stratum IXB1

In the final phase of Stratum IXB, wall B10060 (in a phase of construction earlier than that used in Stratum IXA) cornered with wall B10113 in the southwest part of the area. Wall B10099 ran in an east—west direction along the north part of the area and included a threshhold or opening through wall B10099. presumably serving as an entrance into another room north of Area B10 or to the outside. The three walls thus constituted most of a room in Area B10. (N.B. Wall B10113 may have been partially dismantled by builders of Stratum IXA9; hence, originally wall B10113 may have abutted wall B10099, forming a closed end to the room.) Earth surface B10096 served as the final use surface for Stratum IXB. Mendable pottery was found in situ on surface B10096.

[A problem to be considered is that no surfaces south of wall B10060 has yet been identified with Stratum IXB. It is possible that either surface B10083, or both surfaces B10083 and B10082 (see Strata IXA1 and IXA2 above), belongs to Stratum IXB.]

Stratum IXB2

Stratum IXB2 also has the configuration of walls B10040, B10113., and B10099. The use surface B10103 with these walls is an earth surface that has been partially plastered along wall B10099, probably as a work/food preparation area. This surface was badly preserved, broken, and patchy across the southern half. Whether the eroded condition of surface B10103 was due to extended use or from weathering permitted by abandonment of the room cannot be determined.

Stratum IXB3

Walls B10060, B10099, and B10113 were used with earth surface B10104 in a configuration identical to that of Stratum IXB2. Surface B10104 was in a condition of preservation better than that of its successor B10103 and also yielded a number of bronze objects, bronze slag, and restoreable pottery. In Stratum IXB3 also the tradition of domestic use of the room persisted.

Stratum IXB4

The earliest phase of Stratum IXB established the pattern of walls B10060 (rebuilt from an earlier, wider construction in Stratum X), B10113, and B10099. In addition, there is some evidence suggesting that the portion of wall B10099 east of the threshhold was an addition to the original wall line at the beginning of Stratum IXB4. (Surface B10110, belonging to the final phase of Stratum 10, appears to run beneath the eastern portion of wall B10099.) Earth surface B10106, covered by a layer of compacted ash, was the living surface in this earliest phase of Stratum IXB. Very little in situ remains were found on this surface, suggesting a natural progression to the successor surface B10104 in Stratum IXB3.

Stratum X

The final phase of Stratum X was reached in the uncovering of surface B10110 beneath destruction debris B10107. This surface B10110 within the room in Area B10 corresponded to the final surface B10087 beneath destruction debris B10085 and B10086 south of wall B10060 (already exposed to that level in Area AlO). The destruction debris loci B10085, B10086, and B10107 demonstrated evidence of the burning and collapse of Stratum X.

The architecture of Stratum X in Area BlO consisted of walls B10060, B10099, and B10113. However, both walls B10060 and B10099 in Stratum X were in an earlier form than that found in Stratum IXB; both had received additions at the beginning of Stratum IXB4. Stratum X wall B10060 was considerably wider than both Stratum IXB and IXA rebuilds. Stratum X wall B10099 did not include the portion of the wall east of the Stratum IXB threshhold; in fact, surface B10110 continues beneath the eastern portion of wall B10099.

Surface B10110 also included a shallow depression or sump B10111 along the north face of wall BlOO6O; the depression’s limit was even marked by a circle of stones around its edge. Function of the depression or sump or wide storage pit is unknown. A similar depression was found in the “central” room of the Stratum X house in Area 10 during the 1980 season.

On surface B10110 was found the base of an alabaster vase, Obj. 1106.

Astill earlier phase of wall B10099 was discovered in Stratum XI.

Stratum XI

Stratum XI in Area Bl0 had two minor phases; both consisted of poorly constructed or preserved floors.

Stratum XIA

The final phase of Late Bronze Age IA Str XI was probably an interior room, though only two of its walls were located in the area. Wall B10099 in its earliest phase cornered with wall B10118 near the northeast corner of the area. A small portion of the living surface was paved with cobbles B10117 along the West balk. Ash and earth surface B10119 was also used in the final phase with cobbles B10117. Into surface B10119 were set three stone installations, B10129, B10130, and B10131, whose function was probably to stabilize pottery vessels for filling or use. Pottery found smashed inside installations B10129 and B10130 support this suggested function.

Living surface B10119 was found covered with broken pottery, at least two vessels of which were painted. Surface B10119 was uneven and sloped down toward the south.

Stratum XIB

The earliest phase of Stratum XI consisted of the same architectural elements as Stratum XIA, but without cobbles B10117. Phase XIB may have induded all or some of the stone installations B10129, B10130, and B10131. The remains of Stratum XI (LB) were found directly on top of those of Stratum XII (EB).

Stratum XII

Stratum 12 appeared in its well preserved state in Area Bl0. Three phases of Stratum XII were found in Area Bl0.

Stratum XIIA

Walls B10121, B10127, B10134, and B10137 formed a rectangular room with interior surface B10135 and surface B10133 south of wall B10134 and along the South balk. (Surface B10133 was probably also an interior surface since it also runs to wall B10127 and was found covered with stone tools, saddle quern and pottery.)

The interior of this room was occupied by a large installation, probably a tabun or public oven B10136, marking the room as domestic for food preparation. The pottery and objects found on surface B10135 suggest also the domestic nature of the building.

Stratum XIIB

The same walls B10121, B10127, B10134 and B10137 were in use with installation/tabun B10136 in Stratum XIIB, along with lower phase surface B10138. Stratum XIIA represents a resurfacing (along with accumulation of tabun ash).

Stratum XIIC

The earliest phase of occupation found in Area Bl0is represented by a small (1 m. X 1 m.) patch of surface B10139 found in a probe beneath Stratum XIIB surface B10138. It is assumed here that surface B10139 was used with walls B10127 and B10137. No connection was uncovered in the small probe; but the proximity to these two walls makes it almost certain that surface B 10139 was an earlier phase surface of the Stratum XII room.

Field I Area B10 Phasing Diagram

Stratum I

Debris B10001 Debris B10002 Burial B10022

Stratum III

Pit B10050

Stratum V

Wall B10003 wall B10004 wall B10006 wall B10007 Surface B10005 B10005.1 Fills B10010, B10008, B10029

Stratum pre V Platform B10009 fill B10013 pit B10012

Stratum VI

Wall B10011 wall B10017 Surface B10018 B10018.P B10018.1 Surface B10027 B10027.P B10027.1 Tabun B10014 surface B10024 pit B10015

Stratum pre VIA

Fill B10028 fill B10030 pit B10026

Stratum post VIIA

Debris B10031

Stratum VIIA

Wall B10032 wall B10045-B10047 cobbled surface B10023 B10023.1 Tabun B10025 pit B10036

Stratum pre VIIA

Fill B10033

Stratum VIIB

Wall B10032 wall B10045-B10047 Surface B10037 B10037.1 pit B10036

Stratum VIIC

Wall B10032 wall B10045-B10047 Surface B10035 B10035.P B10035.1 tabun B10038

Stratum VIID

Wall B10032 wall B10045-B10047 Surface B10040 B10040.P B10040.1

Stratum VIIIA1

Wall B10032 wall B10042 wall B10043 surface B10041 B10041.P B10041.1 Surface B10044 B10044.P B10044.1 Platform B10059 ash lens B10065

Stratum VIIIA2

Wall B10032 Wall B10042 wall B10043 Surface B10041 surface B10054 B10054.P B10054.1 platform B10059

Stratum VIIIB

Wall B10032 Wall B10042 wall B10043 Surface B10053 B10053.P B10053.1 platform B10059 Surface B10057 B10057.P B10057.1

Stratum VIIIC

Wall B10032 Wall B10042 wall B10043 Surface B10055 B10055.P B10055.1 Surface B10062 B10062.P B10062.1 platform B10059

Stratum VIIID

Wall B10032 Wall B10042 wall B10043 Surface B10056 B10056.P B10056.1 Surface B10064 B10064.P B10064.1 Platform B10059

Stratum pre VIIID Foundation trench B10073

Stratum pre VIII

fill B10068 fill B10074

Stratum IXA1

Wall B10060 wall B10061 wall B10042 wall B10080 surface B10058 B10058.P B10058.1 surface B10067 B10067.P B10067.1 Surface B10082

Stratum IXA

foundation trench B10078

Stratum IXA2

Wall B10060 wall B10061 wall B10080? surface B10063 B10063.P B10063.1 Tabun B10069 installation B10098 surface B10072 B10072.P B10072.1 surface B10083 B10083.1

Wall B10060 wall B10061 wall B10080? surface B10076 B10076.P B10076.1 TAbun B10069 installation B10098 surface B10075 B10075.P B10075.1

Stratum pre IXA3

fill B10091

Stratum IXA4

Wall B10060 wall B10061 Bench B10095 surface B10077 B10077.P B10077.1

Stratum IXA5

Wall B10060 wall B10061 Bench B10095 surface B10084 B10084.P B10084.1

Stratum IXA6

Wall B10060 wall B10061 Bench B10095 surface B10088 B10088.P B1088.1 cobbles B10097

Stratum IXA7 Wall B10060 wall B10061 Bench B10095 surface B10089 B10089.P B1089.1 cobbles B10097

Stratum IXA8

Wall B10060 wall B10061 Bench B10095 surface B10093 B10093.P B1093.1 cobbles B10097

Stratum IXA9

Wall B10060 wall B10061 Bench B10095 surface B10094 B10094.P B1094.1 cobbles B10097 fire pit B10105

Stratum pre IXA

foundation trench B10101

Stratum post IXB

debris B10092

Stratum IXB1 wall B10060 wall B10113 wall B10099 surface B10096 B10096.P B10096.1 pit B10112

Stratum pre IXB1 fill B10102

Stratum IXB2

wall B10060 wall B10113 wall B10099 surface B10103 B10103.P B10103.1

Stratum IXB3

wall B10060 wall B10113 wall B10099 surface B10104 B10104.P B10104.1 pit B10105 pit B10108

Stratum IXB4

wall B10060 wall B10113 wall B10099 surface B10106 B10106.P B10106.1

Stratum post X

debris B10085, B10086, B10107

Stratum XA

Wall B10060 wall B10113 wall B10099 surface B10110 B10110.P B10110.1 pit B10111 surface B10087

Stratum pre XA

debris B10122 B10123 Fill B10116 B10125 B10124 B10114

Stratum XIA

wall B10099(lower) Surf B10117 B10117.1 Surf B10119 B10119.P B10119.1 Wall B10118 Stone installations B10129 B10130 B10131

Stratum XIB

Wall B10099 Surf B10119 Wall B10118

Stratum pre XI

Debris B10128 Debris B10126 Fill B10132

Stratum XIIA

Wall B10121 Wall B10127 Surf B10133 B10133.P B10133.1 Surf B10135 B10135.P B10135.1 Tabun B10136 Wall B10137 Wall B10134

Stratum XIIB

Wall B10121 Wall B10127 Surf B10138 B10138.P B10138.1 Wall B10137 Tabun B10136 Wall B10134

Stratum XIIC

Surface B10139

Locus List Field I Area B10

Locus Phase Description

B10001 IA Army trench debris B10002 IA Slope debris B10003 V Wall B10004 V Wall B10005 V Surface B10005.1 V Debris of surface B10005 B10006 V Wall B10007 V Wall B10008 pre V Debris beneath wall B10006 B10009 V Foundation for B10003 B10010 pre V Fill for B10004 B10011 VI Wall B10012 pre V Pit B10013 pre V Fill for B10009 B10014 VI Tabun B10015 VI Pit B10015A VIIA Debris B10016 Canceled; combined with B10009 B10017 VI Wall B10018 VI Surface B10018.1 VI Debris of surface B10018 B10019 Canceled; combined with B10005.1 B10020 Canceled; combined with B10012 B10021 Canceled; combined with B10013 B10022 IB Burial B10023 VIIA Surface B10023.1 VIIA Debris of surface B10023 B10024 VI Surface B10025 VIIA Tabun B10026 pre VI Pit B10027 VI Surface B10027.P VI B10027.1 VI Debris of surface B10027 B10028 pre VI Debris below B10011 B10029 pre V Debris below B10007 B10030 pre VI Debris below B10017 B10031 post VIIA Collapsed debris B10032 VII-VIII Wall B10033 pre VI Fill for B10027 B10034 Canceled; combined with B10032 B10035 VIIC Surface B10035.P VIIC B10035.1 VIIC Debris of surface B10035 B10036 VIIA Pit filled with stones B10037 VIIB Surface B10037.1 VIIB Debris of surface B10037 B10038 VIIC Tabun B10039 Canceled; combined with B10040.1 B10040 VIID Surface B10040.P VIID B10040.1 VIID Debris of surface B10040 B10041 VIIIA1 Surface B10041.P VIIIA1 B10041.1 VIIIA1 Debris of surface B10041 B10042 VIII-IXA Wall B10043 VIII Wall B10044 VIIIA1 Surface B10044.P VIIIA1 B10044.1 VIIIA1 Debris of surface B10044 B10045 VII Wall B10046 Canceled; combined with B10053 B10046.P Canceled; combined with B10053.P B10047 VII Wall B10048 Canceled; combined with B10015 B10049 Canceled; combined with B10059 B10050 preIIIA Pit filled with stones B10051 Canceled; combined with A10053 B10052 Canceled; combined with B10059 B10053 VIIIA2 Surface B10053.P VIIIA2 B10053.1 VIIIA2 Debris of surface B10053 B10054 VIIIA2 Surface B10054.P VIIIA2 B10054.1 VIIIA2 Debris of surface B10054 B10055 VIIIB Surface B10055.P VIIIB B10055.1 VIIIB Debris of surface B10055 B10056 VIIIC Surface B10056.P VIIIC B10056.1 VIIIC Debris of surface B10056 B10057 VIIIB Surface B10057.P VIIIB B10057.1 VIIIB Debris of surface B10057 B10058 IXA1 Surface B10058.P IXA1 B10058.1 IXA1 Debris of surface B10058 B10059 VIII Platform B10060 IX-X Wall B10061 IXA Wall B10062 VIIIC1 Surface B10062.P VIIIC1 B10062.1 VIIIC1 Debris of surface B10062 B10063 IXA2 Surface B10063.P 9A2 B10063.1 IXA2 Debris of surface B10063 B10064 VIIIC2 Surface B10064.P VIIIC2 B10064.1 VIIIC2 Debris of surface B10064 B10065 preVIII Ash below platform B10066 Canceled; combined with B10059 B10067 IXA1 Surface B10067.P IXA1 B10067.1 IXA1 Debris of surface B10067 B10068 preVIII Foundation trench for B10032 B10069 IXA2 Tabun B10070 Canceled; combined with B10059 B10071 Canceled; combined with B10059 B10072 IXA2 Surface B9072.P IXA2 B10072.1 IXA2 Debris of surface B10072 B10073 pre VIII Foundation trench for wall B10043 B10074 pre VIII Fill for platform B10059 B10075 IXA3 Surface B10075.P IXA3 B10075.1 IXA3 Debris of surface B10075 B10076 IXA3 Surface B10076.P IXA3 B10076.1 IXA3 Debris of surface B10076 B10077 IXA4 Surface B10077.P IXA4 B10077.1 IXA4 Debris of surface B10077 B10078 pre IXA1 Foundation trench for wall B10042 B10079 Canceled; combined with B10059 B10080 VIII Wall B10081 pre VIII Foundation trench for wall B10080 B10082 IXA1 Squatter’s surface south of wall B10060 B10082.P IXA1 B10082.1 IXA1 Debris of surface B10082 B10083 IXB Surface B10083.P IXB B10083.1 IXB Debris of surface B10083 B10084 IXA5 Surface B10084.P IXA5 B10084.1 IXA5 Debris of surface B10084 B10085 post X Destruction debris above B10087 B10086 postX Plaster collapse debris B10087 XA Surface B10087.P XA B10087.1 XA Debris of surface B10087 B10088 IXA6 Surface B10088.P IXA6 B10088.1 IXA6 Debris of surface B10088 B10089 IXA7 Surface B10089.P IXA7 B10089.1 IXA7 Debris of surface B10089 B10090 Canceled; combined with B10078 B10091 pre IXA3 Fill for B10075 B10092 post IX Debris of collapsed bricks B10093 IXA8 Surface B10093.P IXA8 B10093.1IXA8 Debris of surface B10093 B10094 IXA9 Surface B10094.P IXA9 B10094.1 IXA9 Debris of surface B10094 B10095 IXA3-9 Bench B10096 IXB1 Surface B10096.P IXB1 B10096.1 IXB1 Debris of surface B10096 B10097 IXA6-9 Cobbling B10098 IXA2 Installation B10099 IXB1-XI Wall B10100 XA Tabun B10101 pre IXA Foundation trench for wall B10061 B10102 pre IXB1 Fill for B10096 B10103 IXB2 Surface B10103.P IXB2 B10103.1 IXB2 Debris of surface B10103 B10104 IXB3 Surface B10104.P IXB3 B10104.1 IXB3 Debris of surface B10103 B10105 IXB3 Fire pit B10106 IXB4 Surface B10106.P IXB4 B10106.1 IBB4 Debris of surface B10106 B10107 post X Destruction debris B10108 IXB3 Pit B10109 Canceled; combined with B10107 B10110 XA Surface B10110.P XA B10110.1 XA Debris of surface B10110 B10111 XA Pit/Installation B10112 IXB1 Pit filled with ash B10113 IX-X Wall B10114 pre X Fill for B10110 B10115 Canceled; combined with B10001 B10116 pre X Fill For B10110 B10117 XIA Cobble floor B10117.1 XIA Debris of floor B10017 B10118 XIAB Wall B10119 XIAB Surface B10119.P XIA B10119.1 XIA B10120 Canceled; combined with B10132 B10121 XIIA-D Wall B10122 pre X Debris beneath wall B10060 B10123 pre X Debris beneath wall B10060 B10124 pre XA Fill for B10110 B10125 pre X Fill B10126 pre XI Debris beneath wall B10118 B10127 XIIA-D Wall B10128 pre XI Debris beneath wall B10099 B10129 XI Installation B10130 XI Installation B10131 XI Installation B10132 pre XI Fill for B10119 B10133 XIIA Surface B10133.P Canceled; combined with B10132 B10133.1 XIIA B10134 XIIA-D Wall B10135 XIIA Surface B10135.P XIIA B10135.1 XIIA Debris of surface B10135 B10136 XIIA-D Tabun B10137 XIIA-D Wall B10138 XIIBC Surface B10138.P XIIBC B10138.1 XIIB Debris of surface B10138 B10139 XIID Surface

Locus Summary Area B10

Locus Stratum Description/Artifacts

B10001 Str IA

Unstratified debris thrown out of the modern army trench along the crest of the tell. Located 1.5 m. from
the West balk and 5.0 m. from the North balk at top level 487.17 m. to bottom level 486.52 m. above debris
B10002.

See Sections South, West, North

I.B10.1 6/18/80 Iron II, Hel, Byz
MC 10172 ballista discard
MC 11396 loom weight Obj. 641
I.B10.3 6/18/80 Iron II, Byz
MC 10175 bone sample
I.B10.6 6/18/80 Iron II
MC 10180 bone sample
I.B10.9 6/19/80 Iron II, Per
MC 10185 bone sample
MC 13005 loom weight Obj. 737
I.B10.266A 7/6/83 LB
I.B10.465 6/22/87 no pottery
MC 51001 bronze fibula Obj. 1450
MC 51002 spindle whorl Obj. 1451
I.B10.467 6/22/87 no pottery
MC 51004 gergatite discard

B10002 Str IA

Unstratified debris eroded down the eastern slope of the tell. Located 5.0 m. from the North balk and
5.0 m. from the West balk at top levels 487.03 m., 496.52 m. below B10001 to bottom levels 486.27 m., 485.90 m.
above B10003, B10004, B10005, B10006, B10007, and B10027.

See Sections East, South, West, North

I.B10.2 6/18/80 Iron II, Hel
MC 10170 bone sample
MC 10171 lithic sample
MC 10173 copper ring discard
MC 10174 bone sample
MC 11386 ceramic figurine frag Obj. 2791
I.B10.4 6/18/80 LB II, Iron II
MC 10176 bone sample
I.B10.15 6/18/80 Iron II, Per
MC 10177 bone sample
MC 10178 shell sample
I.B10.8 6/19/80 LB, Iron II, Per?
MC 10181 shell sample
MC 10183 bone sample
MC 10184 lithic sample
I.B10.7 6/19/80 LB, Iron II, Per
MC 10182 bone sample
I.B10.10 6/19/80 Iron II, Per, Hel, Byz
MC 10186 loom weight Obj. 606
MC 10187 bone sample
I.B10.11 6/19/80 Iron II, Hel
MC 10188 bone sample
MC 10189 lithic sample
I.B10.12 6/20/80 Iron II, Byz
MC 10191 bone sample
MC 10192 ballista fragments ballista 1, ballista 1A, ballista 1B
ballista 2, ballista 2A, ballista 2B
I.B10.13 6/20/80 Iron II, Per, Byz
MC 10193 lithic sample
I.B10.14 6/20/80 Iron II, Hel
MC 10194 bone sample
I.B10.15 6/20/80 Per
MC 10195 lithic sample
MC 10196 bone sample
MC 10199 shell sample
I.B10.16 6/20/80 Iron II, Per
MC 10197 lithic sample
MC 10198 bone sample
I.B10.17 6/23/80 Iron II, Per
MC 10541 lithic sample
MC 10542 bone sample
MC 10543 quern discard
I.B10.18 6/23/80 Iron II
MC 10540 bone sample
MC 10544 lithic sample
I.B10.19 6/23/80 Iron II
MC 10545 bone sample
MC 10546 lithic sample
I.B10.20 6/23/80 Iron II
I.B10.32 6/26/80 Iron II
MC 10919 bone sample
MC 11917 stone bowl Obj. 720
I.B10.267 7/6/83 LB II, Iron I
MC 17251 bone sample
MC 17252 chert sample
MC 17294 lithic sample
MC 17295 fan scraper 17295

B10003 Str V

Wall built along the crest of the tell in a north-south direction. Constructed of
large cobble to boulder-sized fieldstones. The wall was 2-3 rows wide with a rubble
core; standing 1-3 courses high. The wall was 3.25 m. long (cut on its southern end
by the modern army trench). 90 cm. to 1.0 m. wide, and 50 cm. high.

Located 3.25 m. from the North balk (diagonally across the area) and between 60 cm.
and 1.6 m. from the West balk (at 1.5 m. from the South balk line) and between 20 cm.
and 1.23 m. from the West balk at the North balk line. At top levels 486.84 m. and
486.72 m. below B10002 to founding levels 486.34 m. and 486.46 m. above B10009.

Walls B10004 and B10006 abut B10003. Surface B10005 runs to its east face, forming
a step-like approach. Wall B10007 parallels B10003 along the East balk.

See Section North; Photo 600; Plan 150.

I.B10.28 6/26/80 Iron II
MC 10913 bone sample
I.B10.29 6/26/80 Iron II
MC 10914 bone sample

B10004 Str V

Wall along the North balk, constructed of two rows of cobble to small boulder-sized fieldstones, one to
two courses high. The wall was 1.35 m. long, ca. 80 cm. wide, and 62 cm. high. Located between
2.75 m. from the East balk and between 19 cm. and 97 cm. from the North balk (at 1 m. from the East balk,
at top levels 486.08 m. (E), 486.60 m. (W) below B10002 to founding level 485.98 m. above B10010.

Wall B10004 abuts walls B10003 and B10007. Surface B10005 runs to its southern face.

See Plan 150; Photo 600

I.B10.21 6/25/80 Iron II
MC 10588 lithic bowl frag discard
I.B10.22 6/25/80 Iron II, Per?
MC 10901 bone sample
MC 10902 shell sample

B10005 Str V

Surface between walls B10003, B10004, B10006, and B10007. This surface was uneven and broken, largely
because of its nearness to the modern tell surface. Marked by flay-lying sherds and gravel-like makeup.

Located between 1.5 m. and 2.75 m. from the South balk and between 1.0 m. and 2.7 m. from the East balk
at top level 486.55 m. (W), 486.24 m. (E) below B10002 and above debris B10005.1. Runs to walls B10003,
B10004, B10006, and B10007. A higher level of the surface suggests a possible threshhold through wall
B10003.

See Plan 150; Photo 600.

B10005.1 Str V

Debris of surface B10005, consisting of a deep layer of loosely laid pebbles (40%) mixed with many sherds in
a matrix of brown-grey loess and silt with some charcoal. For dimensions and locations see B10005 above.
At top level 486.55 m. below B1005 to bottom level 486.03 m. above wall B10011. This was a fill in
preparation for surface B10005; it ran to the faces of walls B10003, B10004, B10006, and B10007.

This fill of pebbles, sherds, and silt was necessitated because of the increased height brought about by
the construction of wall B10003.

Includes B10019, which has been canceled.

I.B10.23 6/26/80 Iron II
MC 10905 bone sample
MC 10907 lithic sample
MC 10908 shell sample
I.B10.24 6/26/80 Iron II, Per
MC 10903 bone sample
MC 10904 lithic sample
I.B10.26 6/26/80 Iron II
MC 10910 lithic sample
MC 10912 bone sample
I.B10.27 6/26/80 Iron II
MC 10909 bone sample
MC 10911 lithic sample
I.B10.30 6/26/80 EB, Iron II
MC 10915 bone sample
MC 10916 lithic sample
MC 10917 shell sample
I.B10.31 6/26/80 Iron II
MC 10918 bone sample
I.B10.62 7/7/80 Iron I, Iron II
MC 11660 bone sample
I.B10.63 7/7/80 EB, Iron II
MC 11662 bone sample
MC 11663 shell sample
MC 11664 lithic sample
MC 11667 figurine frag Obj. 664
MC Figurine Obj. 2792
I.B10.66 7/8/80 EB, Iron II
MC 11900 bone sample
MC 11901 lithic sample
I.B10.74 7/8/80 LB
MC 11908 bone sample
MC 11910 lithic sample

B10006 Str V

Wall along the southern part of the area, where it was cut by the modern army trench. Wall B10006 was 3-5
rows wide and 2-3 courses high. Constructed of large cobble-sized fieldstones. The wall survived only
90 cm. long, 85 cm. wide, and 50 cm. high. Located between 72 cm. and 1.57 m. from the South balk and
between 1.5 m. amd 2.4 m. from the East balk at top level 486.69 m. below B10002 to founding level 486.15 m.
above B10008.

Abuts wall B10003. (Probably originally abutted wall B10007; now cut by army trench.) Surface B10005 runs to
its north face.

See Plan 150; Photo 600.

I.B10.25 6/26/80 Iron II, Per
MC 10906 bone sample

B10007 Str V

Wall along the East balk. Wall was partially robbed out and eroded away, leaving only a single row
for most of its length. Constructed of boulder and large cobble-sized fieldstones, one to two rows wide
and one course high. Located between 45 cm. and 1.15 m. from the East balk and 3.75 m. from the South balk
at top levels 486.26 m. (S), 486.08 m. (N) below B10002 to founding levels 485.63 m. and 485.61 m. above
B10014, B10015, B10019, and B10029.

Wall B10007 was 3.75 m. long, 60 cm. wide, and 47 cm. high. Walls B10004 and B10006 abut wall B10007.
Surface B10005 runs to its western face.

Plan 150; Photo 600.

I.B10.33 6/27/80 no pottery
MC 10920 bone sample
I.B10.35 6/27/80 Iron II, Per
MC 10921 bone sample
I.B10.36 6/27/80 EB, Iron II
I.B10.43 6/30/80 Iron II
I.B10.49 7/1/80 UDNS
MC 11373 lithic sample

B10008 Str pre V

Debris beneath wall B10006, consisting od loess and silt matrix with little pottery and bone. Located between
1.5 m. and 2.4 m. from the East balk and between 75 cm. and 1.5 m. from the South balk at top level 486.15 m.
below wall B10006 to 485.99 m. above wall B10009.

I.B10.38 6/27/80 Iron II
MC 10851 bone sample

B10009 Str V

Foundation for construction of wall B10003. Consisted of cobble-sized fieldstones set into a matrix
(mortar) of clay and occupation debris. The matrix was hard-packed between the cobbles, partly due to
moisture and foot traffic. Located 1.2 m. from the West balk (at North balk line) and between 1.05 m.
and 2.55 m. from the West balk (at 1 m. from the South balk line), and 3.05 m. from the North balk. At
top levels 486.41 m., 486.38 m. below B10003 to founding level 485.95 m. above B10013.

This foundation base was 3.30 m. long (N-S) and 1.35 m. wide (at North balk). It appears to corner at its
southern extent where it was ca. 1.75 m. wide. Built 2-3 courses deep, providing a flat, raised platform.

Wall B10003 was built directly on B10009; cut by the modern army trench.

Includes B10016, which has been canceled.

See Section North; Photo 618; Plan 163.

I.B10.45 6/30/80 Iron II
I.B10.46 6/30/80 LB II, Iron II
I.B10.48 7/1/80 Iron II
MC 10927 bone sample
MC 11371 ballista discard
MC 11372 lithic sample
I.B10.50 7/1/80 Iron II
MC 11380 bone sample
MC 11381 lithic sample
I.B10.51 7/1/80 Iron II, Per?
I.B10.52 7/2/80 Iron II
MC 11382 bone sample
I.B10.53 7/3/80 Iron II
MC 11383 bone sample
MC 11384 lithic sample
MC 11385 mortar discard
I.B10.69 7/8/80 Iron II
MC 11903 bone sample

B10010 Str pre V

Fill for construction of wall B10004, consisting of loess, cobbles, boulders, and ash. Located between
1.75 m. and 2.75 m. from the East balk and 1.25 m. from the North balk at top level 486.08 m. below B10004
to bottom level 485.89 m. above pit B10012 and wall B10017.

See Section North.

I.B10.37 6/27/80 Iron II
I.B10.39 6/27/80 Iron II, Per
MC 10852 bone sample
MC 10853 bone sample
MC 10856 shell sample
MC 10857 flotation sample

B10011 Str VI

Wall running N-S and joining E-W wall B10017. Constructed of uncut boulder and cobble-sized fieldstones.
Preserved 2.95 m. long, 1.02 m. wide and 70 cm. high (1-3 courses). Located between 55 vm. and 3.5 m. from
the South balk and between 1.35 m. and 2.37 m. from the East balk (at southern extent) at top level 486.03 m.
(S), 485.96 m. below B10005.1 and B10009 to founding level 485.73 m. (S), 485.55 m. above B10026 and
B10028.

In its original costruction wall B10011 was knit to a cornering wall to the east; later an additional
extension of the cornering wall was added which abutted the west face of wall B10011.

A socket for a support beam was built into the east face of wall B10011. (A socket for a support beam was
also built into the north face of cornering wall B10017.) Surface B10018 runs to the west face of wall
B10011; surface B10027 runs to the east face. The modern army trench cut the southern end of wall B10011.
Wall B10017 abuts wall B10011.

See Plan 161; Photo 646.

I.B10.40 6/27/80 LB
MC 10854 loom weight Obj. 620
MC 10855 bone sample
MC 10858 shell sample

B10012 Str pre V

Pit along the North balk, containing mainly ash and dark loess soil, some pebbles. Located 65 cm. from the
North balk and between 1.25 m. and 4.0 m. from the East balk at top level 486.12 m. below B10010 to bottom
level 484.88 m. above B10023, B10035, and B10040.

Cut from the level of wall B10017 and B10047. It cut through any surface connections north of wall B10017,
also through parts of wall B10017, part of wall B10045 (seen only in the West balk) and its associated
surface B10023, surface B10035, and B10037, as deep as surface B10040.

Includes B10020, which has been canceled.

See Sections North, West.

I.B10.41 6/29/80 Iron II
MC 10859 bone sample
MC 10860 lithic sample
I.B10.42 6/29/80 Iron II
MC 10865 bone sample
I.B10.44 6/30/80 Iron II, Per?
MC 10869 lithic sample
MC 10923 bone sample
I.B10.58 7/3/80 Iron II, Hel
MC 11397 bone sample
I.B10.60 7/7/80 Iron II, Per, Hel
MC 11398 bone sample
I.B10.64 7/7/80 Iron II, Per?
MC 11665 bone sample
MC 11667 flotation sample
MC 11669 lithic sample
I.B10.67 7/8/80 EB, LB, Iron II
MC 11904 bone sample
I.B10.68 7/8/80 Iron II
MC 11902 bone sample
I.B10.73 7/8/80 Iron II
MC 11909 bone sample
I.B10.77 7/9/80 Iron I, Iron II
MC 11916 bone sample
I.B10.121A 7/20/80 LB I, Per
I.B10.125 7/20/80 NA
MC 13004 lithic blades 13004-1, 13004-1A
13004-2, 13004-2A

B10013 Str pre V

Fill for construction of B10009, containing highly compacted clay with pebble to granular-sized
inclusions. Located 2.10 m. from the North balk and between 75 cm. and 1.5 m. from the West balk at top
level 485.97 m. below B10009 to bottom level 485.86 m. above surface B10018 and walls B10016 and B10017.

Includes B10021, which has been canceled.

I.B10.47 7/1/80 LB, Iron II
I.B10.55 7/3/80 UDNS
MC 11387 shell sample
MC 11388 bone sample
MC 11389 lithic sample
I.B10.56 7/3/80 Iron II
I.B10.70 7/8/80 Iron II
MC 11905 bone sample
MC 11907 lithic sample
I.B10.71 7/8/80 Iron II
MC 11906 bone sample

B10014 Str VI

Tabun constructed of flattened coils of clay, set in a shallow depression in surface B10027. Two layers
of clay coils were seen in the the tabun's makeup; sherds were pressed onto the outside of the tabun, either
as a rebuild or as a strengthening. Located between 63 cm. and 1.42 m. from the South balk and between
3.35 m. and 4.12 m. from the West balk at top level 485.60 m. below B10002 and B10007 to founding level
485.40 m. above pit debris B10015A and wall B10032.

Tabun B10014 was used with surface B10027 and walls B10011 and B10017. An ash pit B10015 (upper portion)
was cut to the south of tabun B10014 and was filled with ashes.

See Section East; Plan 161; Photo 641, 646.

I.B10.59 7/7/80 EB, LB
MC 11399 bone sample
I.B10.97 7/15/80 LB
I.B10.271 7/6/83 EB, LB

B10015 Str VI

Pit in the southeast corner of the area. Functioned as a refuse pit for ash from tabun
B10014. Contained ash, some pebbles, burned bones, charred seeds.

Located between 1.4 m. from the South balk and 97 cm. from the East balk at top level 485.77 m.
below B10007 and B10002 to bottom level 485.40 m. above B10015A. Cut through debris B10031 and
into B10015A and part of wall B10032.

Includes B10048, which has been canceled.

See Section South, East; Plan 161; Photo 641.

I.B10.57 7/3/80 Iron II

B10015A Str. post VIIA

Debris consisting of dark ash, charred bone, brick detrirus, and a small faience amulet. Located
between 3.05 m. and 4.80 m. from the North balk and between 3.90 m. and 4.71 m. from the West balk
at top level 485.40 m. below tabun B10014 and pit B10015 to bottom level 484.93 m. above platform B10059.

I.B10.54 7/3/80 Iron I
MC 11390 lithic sample
MC 11392 bone sample
MC 11393 shell sample
MC 11394 flint blade 11394, 11394A
MC 11395 ballista discard
I.B10.98 7/15/80 LB II Iron I
MC 11948 bone sample
MC 11949 lithic sample
MC 12501 shell sample
MC 12502 olive seed sample
MC 12503 shell sample
MC 12506 plaster discard
I.B10.100 7/15/80 EB, LB II, Iron I
MC 12507 plaster discard
MC 12508 bone sample
MC 12509 lithic sample
MC 12510 shell sample
MC 12511 slag discard
MC 12512 olive seed sample
MC 12513 shell sample
MC 12514 lithic sample
I.B10/109 7/17/80 EB, LB II, Iron I
MC 12527 bone sample
MC 12529 lithic sample
MC 12530 shell sample
MC 12531 faience amulet Obj. 712
I.B10.168 6/20/83 LB II
MC 17003 bone sample
I.B10.171 6/21/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17008 bone sample
MC 17009 lithics sample
MC 17010 flint blade 17010
I.B10.265 7/6/83 LB IIB, Iron I
MC 17259 bone sample
MC 17260 lithics sample
MC 17268 ballista discard
MC 17271 flint sample
I.B10.272 7/6/83 LB I, LB II
MC 17264 mother of pearl sample
MC 17265 shell sample
MC 17266 bone sample
MC 17267 lithics sample
I.B10.274 7/6/83 LB
I.B10.275 7/6/83 LB
MC 17269 lithic sample
MC 17270 bone sample
I.B10.278 7/7/83 LB IIA/LB IIB
MC 17273 bone sample
I.B10.285 7/7/83 EB, LB
MC 17283 bone sample
I.B10.286 7/7/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17284 bone sample
MC 17285 lithic sample
I.B10.292 7/8/83 LB IIB, Iron I Philistine
MC 17300 bone sample
I.B10.295 7/8/83 no pottery

B10016 Canceled; combined with B10009

B10017 Str VI

Wall along the North balk. Constructed of two rows of boulder-sized stones with a rubble core. Preserved
3.25 m. long (including the bonded cornering of wall B10011), 1.2 m. wide (2-3 rows), 54 cm. high (2-3
courses). Located 3.05 m. from the West balk and between 95 cm. and 2.07 m. from the North balk (at the
West balk line) and between 9 cm. and 77 cm. from the North balk (at 1.15 m. from the East balk line) at
top level 486.04 m. (W), 485.96 m. (E) below B10013 to founding levels 485.66 m. (W), 485.61 m. (E) above
B10030.

Wall B10017 includes two sockets or niches for support beams, one on the south and one
on the north (in the wall bonded with wall B10011). Included in the wall was a pivot
stone or door socket stone, indicating a possible threshhold.

Wall B10017 was built in two stages: the eastern portion of the wall is bonded with wall
B10011 to form a corner. Later the western portion of wall B10017 was added, abutting the
corner of B10011/B10017. Surface B10018 runs to the south face of wall B10017; fragmentary
surface B10024 runs to the north face of wall B10017.

See Section West; Plan 161; Photo 646.

I.B10.78 7/10/80 no pottery
I.B10.88 7/14/80 Iron I
MC 11933 stone tool Obj. 683

B10018 Str VI

Surface of compacted yellow-brown clay and angular chalk chips. Located between 50 cm. and 2.25 m. from
the South balk and between 5 cm. and 1.5 cm. from the West balk at top level 485.82 m. below B10013 and
above B10018.1.

Runs to wall B10011 from the west and to wall B10017 from the south. Cut by the modern military trench.

See Plan 161.

B10018.1 Str VI

Debris of surface B10018, consisting of highly compacted clay, loess, and chalk chips. For dimensions and
location see B10018 above. At top level 485.82 m. below B10018 to 485.52 m. above surface B10023. Cut by
the modern army trench. Runs to walls B10011 and B10017.

I.B10.61 7/7/80 Iron II
MC 11661 lithic sample
I.B10.65 7/7/80 Iron II
MC 11666 bone sample
I.B10.72 7/8/80 Iron II
MC 11911 bone sample
MC 11912 shell sample

B10019 Canceled; combined with B10005.1

B10020 Canceled; combined with B10012

B10021 Canceled; combined with B10013

B10022 Str IB

Burial seen in the West balk only.Contained the bones of an infant. Disturbed by the moodern army trench.
It was a stone-lined cist grave with stone slab capstones.

Located 20 cm. from the West balk and between 1.12 m. and 1.60 m. from the North balk at top level 486.55 m.
below B10001 to 486.15 m. above wall B10017. The grave cut through (apparently) B10009 and into wall B10017.
The modern army trench cut the foundation trench for this grave. A collection of 12 blue beads was found
in the silted debris within the grave.

See Section West

I.B10.75 7/9/80 no pottery
MC 11913 beads Obj. 669
MC 11914 bone sample
I.B10.167 6/20/83 no pottery
MC 17001 bone sample
MC 17002 blue bead Obj. 850 glass

B10023 Str VIIA

Cobbled surface in the southwest corner of the area. The surface consisted of cobble and pebble-sized stones
(rounded, smooth wadi stones) set into wet clay. Cut on the south and west by the modern army trench and
pitted on the east by B10012 and B10026. Only a small section of the surface survived.

Located between 35 cm. and 4.0 m. from the South balk and 2.26 m. from the West balk at top level 485.46 m.
(N), 485.56 m. (S) below pit B10012, wall B10017 and debris B10018.1. Tabun B10025 was set into surface
B10023. Runs to north face of wall B10032 and to wall B10045 (as seen in the North balk). It may have run
originally to wall B10047.

See Sections West, North; Plan 164; Photo 647, 661.

B10023.1 Str VIIA

Debris of surface B10023, containing large cobble to boulder-sized stones, both wadi stones and flat-faced
fieldstones. The matrix was a compacted, wet-laid clay material mixed with occupation debris. Near tabun
B10025 the cobbled surface had been covered over with additional surfacing clay, probably to provide a smooth,
flat working area.

Runs to the north face of wall B10032, to the south face opf wall B10045 (in the West balk). Cut by pits
B10012 and B10026, as well as by the modern army trench.

I.B10.110 7/17/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 12533 bone sample
I.B10.112 7/17/80 EB, LB
MC 12538 lithic sample
I.B10.121 7/18/80 Iron I
I.B10.126 7/20/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 13003 bone sample
I.B10.281 6/20/83 no pottery

B10024 Str VI

Narrow patch of surface along the north face of wall B10017. Made of compacted earth, badly eroded and
cut by pit B10012. Located between 65 cm. and 2.03 m. from the West balk and between 30 cm. and 45 cm.
from the North balk at top level 485.42 m. below pit B10012. Runs to the north face of wall B10017.

See Plan 161; Photo 646.

B10025 Str VIIA

Tabun set into cobbled surface B10023. Constructed of flattened coils of clay, with evidence of rebuilds
and strengthening the wall with body sherds between the layers of the tabun. The base of the tabun was set
into a shallow depression cut into surface B10023. A small level surface of clay was added, presumably as
a flat work area, beside the tabun.

The mouth of the tabun was formed by setting two bricks to form an air channel, possibly for better firing.
Two short extensions of clay also extended into the interior of the tabun from the mouth opening, continuing
the air channel to the center of the tabun.

Tabun B10025 measured 90 cm. X 85 cm, was preserved 37 cm. high. Located between 1.26 m. and 2.15 m. from
the South balk and between 20 cm. and 1.13 m. from the West balk at top level 485.67 m. below debris
B10018.1 to founding level 485.30 m. above B10036.

Used with surface B10023 and walls B10032 and B10045.

See Plan 164; Photos 647, 661.

I.B10.76 7/9/80 Iron I
MC 11915 pounder Obj. 675
I.B10.123 7/20/80 LB, Iron I

B10026 Str pre VI

Pit below wall B10011, filled with granular brick deris and clay material with pebble to cobble-sized stones
(40-60%). Located between 1.0 m. and 2.75 m. from the West balk and between 1.0 and 2.5 m. from the South
balk at top level 485.66 m. below debris B10005.1, wall B10011 and B10028 to bottom level 485.24 m. above
debris B10033.

This pit was dug from the level of surface B10023 (or just above) and cut through B10023 and B10037. The
pit was later filled in preparation for construction of walls B10011 and B10017 and surfaces B10018 and
B10027.

I.B10.82 7/11/80 EB, LB II, Iron I (Philistine)
MC 11923 bone sample
I.B10.83 7/11/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 11924 bone sample
MC 11925 shell sample
MC 11926 lithic sample
I.B10.84 7/11/80 EB, LB II, Iron I
MC 11927 bone sample
MC 11928 lithic sample
I.B10.85 7/11/80 LB II
I.B10.91 7/14/80 EB, LB II, Iron I
MC 11939 bone sample
MC 11941 lithic sample
I.B10.93 7/14/80 LB II, Iron I

B10027 Str VI

Surface of beaten earth along the East balk. Consists of compacted yellow-brown clay and occupation debris,
eroded near eastern extent. Marked by flat-lying sherds and ash. Located between 2.60 m. and 5.0 m. from
the West balk and between 75 cm. and 5 m. from the North balk at top level 485.51 m. below B10002 and
B10007 and above B10027.1.

Cut by the modern army trench and by pit B10015. Tabun B10014 was built in a shallow depression in surface
B10027. Runs to wall B10011 and the eastern extent of wall B10017.

See Section East; Plan 161.

B10027.P Str VI

Pottery and objects on surface B10027.

I.B10.268 6/7/83 LB IIB
MC 17254 bone sample
MC 17255 chert sample

B10027.1 Str VI

Debris of surface B10027, consisting of yellow-brown clay and earth with few inclusions. Located between
2.60 m. and 5.0 m. from the West balk and 3.25 m. from the South balk at top level 485.51 m. below B10027
to bottom level 485.42 m. above B10033.

I.B10.90 7/14/80 Iron I
MC 11935 bone sample
I.B10.96 7/15/80 EB, LB
MC 11947 bone sample
MC 12500 lithic sample
I.B10.102 7/16/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 12515 bone sample
MC 12516 lithic sample
I.B10.270 6/7/83 LBIIB
MC 17258 lithic sample

B10028 Str pre VI

Debris below wall B10011, a mixture of occupation debris, loess, and clay laid down wet to provide a firm
and compact foundation for upper wall B10011. Stones of wall B10011 appear to have been rammed into B10028.
Located between 55 cm. and 2.75 m. from the South balk and between 1.35 m. and 2.35 m. from the East balk
(at 1.0 m. from the South balk line) and between 1.75 m. and 2.75 m. from the East balk (at 2.5 m. from
the South balk line). Also found beneath wall B10017 between 1.0 m. and 2.0 m. from the North balk
(at the West balk line). At top level 485.63 m. below B10011 and B10017 to bottom level 485.40 m. above
pit B10026.

I.B10.80 7/10/80 LB, Iron I
MC 11918 bone sample
MC 11919 shell sample
I.B10.81 7/11/80 EB, LB II, Iron I
MC 11920 bone sample
MC 11921 lithic sample
MC 11922 shell sample
I.B10.87 7/14/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 11929 bone sample
MC 11931 lithic sample
MC 11932 shell sample
MC 11942 ostrich egg shell sample
I.B10.94 7/15/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 11943 ballista discard
MC 11944 bone sample
MC 11945 shell sample
I.B10.95 7/15/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 11946 bone sample

B10029 Str pre V

Debris below wall B10007, consisting of yellow-brown clay, pebbles and occupation debris. Located
between 85 cm. and 1.75 m. from the East balk and between 35 cm. and 1.25 m. from the North balk at top level
485.61 m. below wall B10007 to bottom level 485.50 m. above pit B10026 and surface B10027.

I.B10.86 7/14/80 Iron I
MC 11930 shell sample

B10030 Str pre VI

Preparation below wall B10017, consisting of wet-laid, yellow-brown clay into which the stones of wall B10017
were set. Located between 1.0 m. and 2.0 m. from the North balk (at the West balk line) and between 10 cm.
and 75 cm. from the North balk (at 3 m. from the West balk line), and between 45 cm. and 1.10 m. from the
West balk at top level 485.55 m. below wall B10017 to bottom level 485.53 n. above surface B10023.

I.B10.89 7/14/80 LB II
MC 11934 bone sample
MC 11936 stone tool sample

B10031 Str post VIIA

Collapsed bricks and stones between wall B10032 and the South balk. Located between 3.60 m. and 5.0 m.
from the North balk and between 85 cm. and 1.60 m. from the East balk at top level 485.80 m. below B10002
to 485.38 m. above B10059.

See Section South.

I.B10.92 7/14/80 EB, LB IIA/B
MC 11938 bone sample
MC 11940 lithic sample
MC 11937 shell sample
I.B10.277 7/6/83 LB
I.B10.284 7/7/83 LB
MC 17284 bone sample

B10032 Str VII-VIII

Stone wall along the south balk. Constructed of two rows of cobble to boulder-sized fieldstones with
smaller stones filling the center. It is preserved 75 cm-1.05 m. wide, 1.03 m. high, 5.15 m. long (into
Area B9). Located between 90 cm. and 6.05 m. from the West balk and between 1.08 m. and 2.12 m from the
South balk (at the B9 West balk line) and 25 cm from the South balk (at 1.0 m. from the B10 West balk line).
At top level 485.51 m. (E), 485.65 m. (SW) below B10001, B10002, B10027.1, B10028 to founding level 484.84 m.
in Area B9 a founding level of 484.59 m. was determined.

This wall leans inward to the north, towards its use surfaces, near the East balk of Area B10. It has been
cut by pit B10015 and by the modern army trench. The wall served as the northern limit of the LB II platform
located in Areas Al0, All.

This wall has gone through a long history of use, In its most recent use, cobbled surface B10023 ran to
its northern face and connected it with wall B10045. Surface B10037 also ran to its northern face and
probably also connected with wall L.B10045. Surface B10035 also ran to its northern face and brought wall
B10032 into phase with wall B10047 and wall B10045. Earlier surface B10040 also connected these same walls
and ran to the northern face of wall B10032. Surfaces B10041, B10053, B10055 and B10056 also ran
to wall B10032. Wall B10032 abuts wall B10043.

Includes now L.B10034. which has been canceled.

See Section South, East; Photo 661, 693, 724, 752, 852, 856.

I.B10.224 6/29/83 EB, LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17161 bone sample
MC 17162 chert sample
I.B10.228 6/30/83 LB IIA
I.B10.269 7/6/83 LB
I.B10.280 7/7/83 LB II
MC 17277 bone sample
I.B10.291 7/8/83 LBII
MC 17296 mortar frag discard
MC 17297 grinding stone frag discard
MC 17298 lithic sample
MC 17299 bone sample

B10033 Str pre VI

Fill for construction of surface B10027, consisting of reddish-orange clay and brick detritus, loosely
compacted, with inclusions of cobbles and small boulders. Located 5.0 m. from the West balk and between
1.25 m. and 3.5 m. from the South balk at top level 485.52 m. below debris B10027.1, and pit
B10026 to bottom level 485.04 m. above surface B10035.

Appears to be a deliberate fill for construction of surfaces B10027 and B10037. Eroded on eastern,
downslope side and cut by pit B10026.

I.B10.99 7/15/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 12504 lithic sample
MC 12505 olive seed sample
I.B10.101 7/15/80 LB
I.B10.103 7/16/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 12517 bone sample
MC 12518 lithic sample
I.B10.104 7/16/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 12519 lithic sample
MC 12522 bone sample
MC 12521 shell sample
I.B10.105 7/16/80 LB II
MC 12520 shell sample
MC 12523 bone sample
I.B10.106 7/16/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 12524 flotation sample
MC 12525 bone sample
I.B10.107 7/16/80 LB
MC 12626 bone sample
I.B10.108 7/17/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 12532 flotation sample
MC 12534 lithic 12534, 12534A
MC 12536 bone sample
MC 12528 flint blade sample
I.B10.111 7/17/80 LB II, Iron I
I.B10.113 7/17/80 LB II, Iron I
I.B10.114 7/17/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 12540 basalt quern frag discard
MC 12541 bone sample
I.B10.116 7/18/80 LB II
MC 12545 bone sample
I.B10.117 7/18/80 LB II
MC 12546 bone sample
MC 12547 lithic sample
I.B10.118 7/18/80 LB, Iron I
MC 12543 bone sample
MC 12544 lithic sample
I.B10.119 7/18/80 LB, Iron I
MC 13000 bone sample
MC 13001 lithic sample
I.B10.120 7/18/80 LB, Iron I
I.B10.122 7/20/80 EB, LB, Iron I
MC 13002 bone sample
I.B10.124 7/20/80 LB II/Iron I
I.B10.130 7/21/80 Iron I
MC 13007 shell sample
MC 13008 bone sample
L.B10.131 7/22/80 LB II, Iron I

B10034 Canceled; combined with B10032

B10035 Str VIIC

Surface of compacted, indurated earth, yellow-orange in color at places with large inclusions of occupation
debris tramped into it. This surface is even, sloping gently down to the northeast. The surface was marked
by a large quantity of smashed pottery. a nearly complete pyxis and numerous small objects--stone mortar,
several stone grinders or pounders, bones, a ceramic figurine, and flint blades.

Located 3.25 m. from the North balk (to wall B10032) and between 30 cm. and 5.0 m. from the West balk at top
level 485.26 m. (NW), 485.07 m. (NE) below B10033 and B10037.1 and above B10035.1.

This surface runs to wall B10032 from the north and to walls B10045-B10047 from the south. Pit B10036 cut
through this surface, probably from the level of B10035. Remains of a tabun B10038 were also found on
surface B10035.

See Sections East, North; Plans 190A, 190B; Photo 669, 693, 669A.

B10035.P Str VIIC

Pottery and objects on surface B10035. Pottery was concentrated along the East balk and along the West
balk. An assemblage of stone grinding tools had been placed around a shallow stone mortar in the northern
segment of the B10/B9 balk; several other grinding and pounding stone tools had also been scattered across
this surface.

A painted terracotta bull's head (part of a bull-shaped vessel) was found beside wall B10045 at its
easternmost extent. A painted limestone disk was also found near the East balk line.

On the surface were found a large thigh bone of an immature cow, a row of fish vertebrae, flint blades,
and several smooth wadi pebbles. The pottery collection included a hand-made cooking pot, a two-handled
jug, a pilgrim's flask, a juglet, and a pyxis. The rim of a "collar-rim store jar" was also on this
surface, as well as pieces of painted vessels.

Photo 669, 693, 669A, Objects; Plan 190a, 190b.

I.B10.115 7/17/80 Iron I
MC 12534 painted limestone disc Obj. 715
MC 12539 painted head of bull figurine Obj. 716
MC terra cotta frag Obj. 716a
I.B10.132 7/22/80 Iron I
I.B10.133 7/22/80 Iron I
I.B10.134 7/22/80 Iron I
I.B10.136 7/22/80 Iron I
I.B10.137 7/22/80 Iron I
MC 13010 flint blade Obj. 747
MC 13011 bone tool sample
MC 13012 grinding stones discard photo 793
MC 13013 bone sample
MC 13014 grinding assemblage discard photo 793
MC 13015 mortar discard photo 793
MC 13016 grinding stones discard photo 793
MC 13017 shell sample
MC 13018 flint blade Obj. 748
MC 13019 pebble discard
I.B10.138 7/22/80 Iron I
I.B10.139 7/22/80 Iron I

B10035.1 Str VIIC

Debris of surface B10035, consisting of indurated, highly compacted earth and yellow-brown clay, and
occupation debris (ash, charcoal, bones). Located 3.25 m. from the North balk (to wall B10032) and between
30 cm. and 5.0 m. from the West balk at top level 485.26 m. (NW), 485.07 m. (NE) below B10035 to bottom
level 484.91 m., 484.93 m. above surface B10040. Runs to walls B10045-B10047 and wall B10032. Cut by pit
B10036. Tabun B10038 was constructed on surface B10035.

See Section East.

I.B10.135 7/22/80 LB II/Iron I
MC 13009 bone sample
MC 13026 bead Obj. 746
I.B10.141 7/22/80 LB II/Iron I
MC 13020 bone sample
MC 13021 shell sample
MC 13022 lithic sample
MC 13024 grinding stone discard
I.B10.142 7/22/80 LB II/Iron I
MC 13023 bone sample
I.B10.143 7/23/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 13036 bone sample
MC 13027 lithic sample
I.B10.144 7/23/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 13028 painted terracotta leg Obj. 744
MC 13029 bone sample
MC 13031 shell sample
MC 13032 grinding stone discard
MC 13033 handle from EB juglet return to pottery
I.B10145 7/23/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 13034 bone sample
MC 13035 shell sample
I.B10.146 7/23/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 13040 bone sample
MC 13041 shell sample
I.B10.147 7/23/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 13038 shell sample
MC 13039 lithic blade 13039
I.B10.153 7/24/80 LB II, Iron I
MC 13047 shell sample
MC 13048 bone sample
I.B10.282 7/7/83 no pottery

B10036 Str VIIA

Pit or sump filled with stones, along the West balk. Found sealed beneath tabun B10025. Filled with cobbles
and pebbles (80-90% in a matrix of silted soil. Little pottery was found in the pit. Located 85 cm. and 2.05 m.
from the South balk and 80 cm. from the West balk at top level 485.52 m. below B10025 and surface B10023 to
bottom level 484.44 m. above walls B10043 and B10061 and above platform B10059. Cut into parts of walls B10043
and B10061.

Appears to have functioned as a sump, was stone-filled with cobbles and small boulders.

See Section West; Photos 693, 752.

I.B10.127 7/20/80 LB II
I.B10.192 6/23/83 LB IIB
I.B10.219 6/29/83 LB
MC 17148 bone sample
MC 17149 chert sample

B10037 Str VIIB

Surface beneath cobbled surface B10023. This beaten earth surface of clay and earth was traceable only a
short distance, though it ran to wall B10032. May represent only localized re-surfacing above surface
B10035, or it may have been a genuine major phase surface that has been extensively disturbed by pitting
of B10036, B10012, and B10026.

Located between 1.0 m. and 2.75 m. from the West balk and between 50 cm. and 2.10 m. from the South balk
at top level 485.46 m. below B10033 and B10023.1 and above B10037.1. Pit B10036 appears to have been cut
from the level of B10037; cut by pit B10026; runs to wall B10032 (and presumably once to wall B10047.)

B10037.1 Str VIIB

Debris of surface B10037, consisting of compacted soil. Located between 1.0 m. and 2.75 m. from the West
balk and between 50 cm. and 2.10 m. from the South balk at top level 485.46 m. below B10037 to bottom
level 485.04 m. above surface B10035.

I.B10.128 7/21/80 LB II/Iron I
MC 13006 bone sample
I.B10.129 7/21/80 LB II/Iron I

B10038 Str VIIC

Remains of a tabun found on surface B2Q035. Only the lower foundation circle where the tabun had been
built remained, marked by localized burning with white and grey ash and a discoloration of the surface
from firing. Located between 55 cm. and 1.43 m, from the West balk and between 96 cm. and 1.65 m. from
the North balk at top level 485.18 m. (the outside ring of the tabun) and 485.09 m. (the Inside depression
of the tabun) below B10037.1 and above L.B10035.1.

The tabun appeared also to have been cut slightly into surface B10035.

Plan 19Ob; Photo 693

I.B10.140 7/22/80 LB II

B10039 Canceled; combined with B10040.1

B10040 Str VIID

Surface of compacted earth seen along the East balk and along the north face of wall B10032. The surface
was marked by flat-lying sherds, smashed pottery, a whole pyxis and by granular-sized material mixed with
wind-blown silt. The surface was also badly eroded. This surface was uneven, patchy and difficult to trace
Located (as seen in section and by subsections against wall B10032) 4.0 m. from the West balk and 2.25 m.
from the North balk (at the East balk line). At top level 484.88 m. below B10035.1 and above L.B10040.1.

This surface ran to wall B10032 and to wall B10047. It ran across the top of wall B10042.

See Section East.

B10040.P Str VIID

Pottery on surface B10040. For dimensions and location see B10040 above. Only one basket containing a
whole, painted pyxis has been saved in this locus. The pyxis was located at 75 cm. from the East balk and
1.25 m. from the North balk.

Photo 781, 795

I.B10.154 7/24/80 LB II/Iron I
MC 13049 flint nodule 13049

B10040.1 Str VIID

Debris of surface B10040, consisting of loosely compacted silty soil, gray ash, and orange-brown clay
with some cobble-sized stones and occupation debris buildup. Located against 4.0 m. from the West balk
and 2.25 m. from the North balk (at the East balk line). At top level 484.88 m. below B10040 to bottom
level 484.76 m. above surface B10041.

Includes now B10039, which has been canceled.

I.B10.148 7/24/80 LB II/Iron I
MC 13037 lithic blade 13037
MC 13042 bone sample
I.B10.149 7/24/80 LB II/Iron I
MC 13043 bone sample
I.B10.150 7/25/80 LB II/Iron I NS
MC 13039 grinding stone discard
MC 13044 shell sample
MC 13045 bone sample
I.B10.151 7/24/80 LB II/Iron I
I.B10.152 7/24/80 LB II/Iron I
I.B10.155 7/24/80 LB II/Iron I
I.B10.156 7/25/80 LB II/Iron I NS
MC 13470 shell sample
MC 13471 bone sample
MC 13472 lithic sample
I.B10.157 7/28/80 LB + UD NS
MC 13473 necklace piece Obj 756
MC 13478 ballista discard
I.B10.161 7/29/80 EB, LB II/Iron I NS
MC 13474 bone tool Obj. 761

B10041 Str VIIIA1

Surface covered with smashed pottery in center of the Area. This is a packed earth surface which is fairly
even, sloping gently to the northeast. The surface was marked by several vessels smashed on it.

The surface is located between 1.75 m. and 3.65 m. from the South balk (at the East balk line), between 45
cm. and 2.75 m. from the South balk (at 1.5 m. from the West balk line) and 3.15 m. from the East balk (to
wall B10043) at top level 484.76 m. below B10040.1 and above B10041.1.

This surface connects walls B10032, B10043 and B10042 in a common use phase. It runs to the northern face
of wall L.B10032, the southern face of wall L.B10042 and the eastern face of wall L.B10043.

See Plan 191; Section East; Photo 752.

B10041.P Str VIIIA1

Pottery on surface L.B10041.

Photo 752

I.B10.158 7/29/80 LB IIB lamp
MC 13475 mortar discard
I.B10.159 7/29/80 LB IIB juglet
I.B10.160 7/29/80 LB IIB
I.B10.162 7/29/80 LBIIB NS
I.B10.297 7/8/83 LB IIB

B10041.1 Str VIIIA1

Debris of surface B10041, consisting of compacted soil, ash, a few small pebbles. Located between 1.75 m.
and 3.65 m. from the South balk (at East balk line), between 45 cm. and 2.75 m. from the South balk (at
1.5 m. from the West balk line) and 3.15 m. from the East balk to wall B10043. At top level 484.76 m. below
surface B10041 to bottom level 484.59 m. above surface B10053. Runs to wall B10032, B10042, and B10043.

See Section East.

I.B10.163 7/29/80 LB IIB
MC 13479 bone sample
MC 13476 shell sample
MC 13477 burnishing tool Photo
I.B10.164 7/29/80 LB
MC 12793 bone sample
I.B10.169 6/21/83 LB IIB
MC 17004 bone sample
MC 17005 lithics sample
I.B10.173 6/21/83 LB IIB
MC 17014 bone sample
MC 17015 lithics sample
MC 17016 shell sample
MC 17017 bead Obj. 853
MC 17018 polished bone Obj. 854
MC 17101 bone sample
I.B10.177 6/21/83 LB IIB
MC 17030 lithics sample
I.B10.178 6/21/83 LB IIB
MC 17031 bone sample
MC 17032 chert sample
MC 17033 shell sample
I.B10.182 6/22/83 LB IIB, Iron I
MC 17040 bone sample
MC 17045 chert sample
MC 17049 shell sample
MC 17051 bead Obj. 863
I.B10.183 6/22/83 LB II
MC 17042 bone sample
MC 17044 bead Obj. 862
MC 17046 quartz discard wadi pebble
MC 17047 chert sample
MC 17050 shell sample
MC 17310 worked bone Obj. 957
I.B10.298 7/8/83 LB II
MC 17311 flint sample
MC 17312 lithic sample
MC 17313 bone sample
MC 17328 flint 17328

B10042 Str VIII-IXA

Wall along the North balk of the area. Constructed of cobble to boulder-sized field stones
with some rubble core. The wall is 2 rows wide with rubble core (ca. 75 cm.), preserved 54
cm. high (one to two courses), and 3.35 m. long. Located 3.25 m. from the East balk and 40
cm. from the North balk (at the East balk line) and between 2.75 m. and 3.50 m. from the
North balk {at 3 m. from the East balk line) at top levels 485.13 m. (W), 485.24 m. (c),
485.03 m. (E) below B10040.1 to founding levels 484.67 m. (E), 484.61 m. (W) above
foundation material B10078.

The wall was constructed of mortar-laid field stones (using a brick-like, porous mortar). Abuts wall
B10043/B10080 (where these walls corner). Used with surfaces B10041, B10053, B10055, B10056, and Bl0058
(on southern face) and with surfaces B10044, B10054, Bl0057, B10062, B10064, and B10067 (on northern face).

See Plan 191; Sections North, East;
Photos 752, 852, 853, 854, 856, 857, 859.

I.B10.262 7/5/83 LB IIB
MC 17240 Ceramic Figurine Obj. 938
MC 17243 Bone sample
MC 17244 Chert sample
MC 17245 Stone Weight Gergetit Special
MC 17247 Burnishing Stone Discard Natural

B10043 Str VIII

Stone wall along the West balk. Located between 30 cm. and 3.30 m. from the South balk and 65 cm.
from the West balk (at 1 m. from the North balk line) and between 90 cm. and 1.5 m. from the West
balk at its southern end. At top levels 485.23 m. (S), 484.83 m. (c), where it was robbed out,
485.19 m. (N) below debris B10040.1 to founding levels 484.8 m. (N), 484.68 m. (c), 484.70 m. (S)
above wall B10080, foundation trench B10073, and wall B10061. Wall is 3.15 m. long, 80 cm. (3 rows)
wide, 70 cm. (3 courses) high. Abutted by wall B10042, abuts wall B10032. Surfaces B10041, B10053,
B10055, and B10056 run to its eastern face. Foundation trench B10073 was cut for part of wall B10043.

May be a "rebuild" over earlier wall B10080.

See Plan 191; Section West; Photos 752, 852, 854, 856.

I.B10.240 7/1/83 LB II
MC 17192 Chert sample
MC 17193 Bone sample
I.B10.283 7/7/83 LB
MC 17278 Bone sample
MC 17279 Lithic sample
MC 17280 Grinding Stone Frag Discard
MC 17282 Lithic Blade 17282
I.B10.309 7/10/83 NO POTTERY

B10044 Str VIIIA1

Surface of beaten earth along the north balk to walls L.Bl0043 and B10042. Located 95 cm. from the North
balk (at West balk line) and 3 m. from the West balk, in a triangular shaped area, at top level 485.02 m.
below B10040.1 and above B10044.1. Runs to wall B10043 and to the end of wall L.B10042.

See Plan 19l; Sections West, North; Photo 752.

B10044.P Str VIIIA1

Pottery on surface B10044.

I.B10.174 6/21/83 LB IIB, Iron I
MC 17019 bone sample
MC 17020 iron nodule discard, natural

B10044.1 Str VIIIA1

Debris of surface B10044, consisting of bricky debris and a large percentage of artifacts,
including half of a plaque figurine. Located 95 cm. from the North balk (at West balk line)
and 3 m. from the West balk, in a triangular shaped area, at top level 485.02 m. below B10044
to bottom level 484.81 m. above surface B10054. Runs to wall B10043.

See Section North; Photo figurine, figurineA.

I.B10.175 6/21/83 LB IIB, Iron I
MC 17021 bone sample
MC 17022 iron nodule discard, natural
MC 17023 lithics sample
MC 17024 shell sample
I.B10.176 6/21/83 LB IIB, Iron I
MC 17025 bone sample
MC 17026 chert sample
MC 17027 iron nodule discard, natural
MC 17028 iron nodules discard, natural
MC 17029 carnelian Obj. 871, Obj. 871A
MC 17036 ceramic figurine Obj. 855
I.B10.180 6/22/83 LB IIB, Iron I
MC 17037 bone sample
MC 17038 chert sample
I.B10.181 6/22/83 LB IIB, Iron I
MC 17039 bone sample
MC 17041 flint sample
MC 17052 shell sample
MC 17053 glass beads Obj. 864

B10045 Str VII

Stone wall line seen only in the West balk. Since the wall was seen only in section, having been partially
robbed out by pit L.B1OOl2, it is difficult to be certain of its original alignment.

This wall is built of large boulder-sized stones and may be three rows wide (see Section W), 90 cm. It is
also preserved to a height of 58 cm. (one ashlar on the southern side). Its length is unknown.

This wall appears to have been used with cobbled surface B10023, surfaces B10035, B10040 and probably with
surface B10037 also. It is also probable that this wall B10045 originally connected with wall B10047 at the
northwest corner OF the Area, the actual connection having been robbed out by pit B10012.

See Section West; Plan 190b; Photo 661, 752.

B10046 Canceled; combined with B10053

B10046.P Canceled; combined with B10053.P

B10047 Str VII

Stone wall line seen in the North balk only. This wall is built of cobble and boulder-sized stones. Width
is inknown because it is located within the North balk. Height is approximately 65 cm. (4 courses); length
is 1.30 m. The wall appears to run in an east-west direction, parallel to wall B10032.

Located between 2.9 m. and 4.20 m. from the West balk at top level 485.65 m. below Bl0002. It was cut by
pit B10012. Surfaces B10035 and B10040 run to this wall from the south.

This may be the continuation of wall B1O045, the connection having been cut by pit B10012.

See Section North; Photos 646, 661, 669, 693, 752.

B10048 Canceled; combined with B10015

B10049 Canceled; combined with B10059

B10050 Str pre IIIA

Pit filled with stones. Located 1.5 m. from the West balk and between 3.15 m. and 5.0 m. from the North
balk at top level 485.31 m. below B10002 to bottom level 484.86 m. above B10059. Cut into B10059, wall
B10032, wall B10060 and B10068. Same as A10004.

See Sections West, South

I.B10.186 6/22/83 LB II
MC 17055 chert sample
MC 17058 bone sample
I.B10.193 6/23/83 Per
I.B10.261 7/5/83 Iron II, Per
MC 17239 bone sample
MC 17242 spindle whorl Obj. 939
MC 17246 stone vessel discard
MC 17248 bronze needle discard
I.B10.264 7/6/83 Iron II, Per
MC 17256 spindle whorl Obj. 944
MC 17257 bone sample
I.B10.279 7/7/83 LB II, Hel, Byz
MC 17274 bone sample
MC 17275 lithic sample
MC 17276 grinding stone discard
I.B10.287 7/7/83 LB, Iron II, Per
MC 17286 bone sample
I.B10.288 7/7/83 LB, Iron II
MC 17287 bone sample
MC 17288 lithic sample
I.B10.296 7/8/83 LB II
MC 17309 bone sample
I.B10.314 7/10/83 LB
I.B10.336 7/11/83 LB II

B10051 Canceled; combined with A10053

B10052 Canceled; combined with B10059

B10053 Str VIIIA2

Surface of beaten earth covered by white chaff/ash. Located between 35 cm. and 3.65 m. from the North balk
and between ca. 75 cm. and 5.0 m. from the West balk at top level 484.66 m. below debris B10041.1
and above B10053.1. Runs to walls B10042, B10043, and B10032. This surface slopes slightly to the east.

See Section East.

B10053.P Str VIIIA2

Pottery and objects on surface B10053.

I.B10.165 7/29/80 LB
I.B10.166 7/29/80 LB IIB
MC 12790 spindle whorl Obj. 760
MC 12791 faience beads Obj. 762
MC 12792 bronze point Obj. 759
MC 12793 bone sample
I.B10.170 6/21/83 LB IIB
MC 17006 bone sample
MC 17007 flint blade Obj. 851
MC 17013 grinding stone Obj. 852 upper stone
I.B10.187 6/22/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17056 bone sample
MC 17057 lid Obj. 865 plaster
I.B10.301 7/8/83 LB IIB
MC 17316 lithic sample
MC 17319 bone sample

B10053.1 Str VIIIA2

Debris of surface B10053, consisting of compacted brick detritus, ash, chaff, some cobbles. For dimensions
and location see surface B10053 above. At top level 484.66 m. below B10053 to 484.62 m. above surface
B10055. Runs to walls B10032, B10043, B10042.

See Section East.

I.B10.188 6/22/83 LB II
MC 17059 Chert sample
MC 17060 Bone sample
MC 17061 Mineral Sample Discard
MC 17062 Rodent Jaw Bone sample
I.B10.189 6/22/83 LB II
MC 17063 Bone sample
I.B10.190 6/23/83 LB
MC 17064 Bone sample
MC 17065 Shell sample
I.B10.191 6/23/83 LB IIB
MC 17066 Bone sample
MC 17067 Chert sample
MC 17068 Shell sample
MC 17069 Shell-Polished sample
MC 17070 Flint Obj. 861
I.B10.302 7/8/83 LB IIB
MC 17318 Bone sample
MC 17319 Lithic sample

B10054 Str VIIIA2

Surface of beaten earth in the northwest corner of the area. Located 1 m. from the North balk (at West
balk line) and 3 m. from the West balk at top level 484.85 m., 484.81 m. below B10044.1 and above B10054.1.
This triangular section of surface runs to northern face of wall B10042. It was covered with various debris
of collapsed stones and pottery, etc.

See Sections West, North; Photo 853.

B10054.P Str VIIIA2

Pottery and objects on Surface B10054. In particular a relatively large number of grinding stones were
found on surface B10054.

See Photo 853.

I.B10.194 6/23/83 LB IIB
MC 17071 Bone sample
MC 17072 Chert sample
MC 17073 Wadi Pebble Obj. 873
MC 17074 Basalt Grinding Stone Obj. 882
MC 17100 Lower Grinder Obj. 883

B10054.1 Str VIIIA2

Debris of surface B10054. For dimensions and location see B10054 above. At top level 484.85 m., 484.81 m.
below surface B10054 to 484.8 m., 484.75 m. above surface B10057.

See Sections North, West.

I.B10.197 6/24/83 LB II, Iron I
MC 17082 Bone sample
MC 17083 Chert sample
I.B10.203 6/27/83 LB
MC 17095 Bone sample
MC 17096 Chert sample
MC 17097 Shell sample
MC 17098 Bead Obj. 881
MC 17099 Iron Nodule Discard Natural

B10055 Str VIIIB

Surface of beaten earth and some plaster, covered with chaff. Located between 35 cm. and 3.65 m. from
the North balk and between 75 cm. and 5 m. from the West balk at top level 484.62 m. below debris B10053.1
and above B10055.1. Runs to walls B10032, B10042, and B10043.

See Section East; Photo 852.

B10055.P Str VIIIB

Pottery and objects on surface B10055.

I.B10.195 6/23/83 LB II
MC 17075 bone sample
MC 17076 chert sample
MC 17077 flint blade Obj. 874
I.B10.303 7/8/83 LB II
I.B10.415 7/22/83 no pottery
MC 17540 fish vertebrae sample
MC 17541 soil sample Laustrup
MC 17542 mortar Obj. 9012
MC 17545 flint blade 17545

B10055.1 Str VIIIB

Debris of surface B10055, consisting of ash, some plaster, cobbles and soil. For locations and dimensions
see B10055 above. At top level 484.62 m. below surface B10055 to bottom level 484.60 m. above surface
B10056. Runs to walls B10032, B10042, and B10043.

See Section East

I.B10.196 6/24/83 LB IIB
MC 17078 bone sample
MC 17079 chert sample
MC 17080 flint blade Obj. 875
MC 17081 bead Obj. 876
I.B10.198 6/24/83 LB IIB
MC 17084 bone sample
MC 17085 chert sample
MC 17086 flint blade Object 877
MC 17087 toggle pin Object 878
I.B10.199 6/24/83 LB II
MC 17088 bone sample
MC 17089 chert sample
MC 17090 shell sample
I.B10.200 6/24/83 LB
MC 17092 bone sample
I.B10.202 6/27/83 LB IIB
MC 17093 bone sample
MC 17094 chert sample
MC 17102 olive pit sample
I.B10.304 7/8/83 LB IIB
MC 17320 shell sample
MC 17321 bone sample
MC 17322 lithic sample

B10056 Str VIIIC

Surface of beaten earth and patchy plaster. Located between 35 cm. and 3.65 m. from the North balk and
between 75 cm. and 5 m. from the West balk at top level 484.60 m. below debris B10055.1 and above debris
B10056.1. Runs to walls B10032, B10042, B10043. Cypriot milkbowl found on this surface.

See Section East; Photo 854, 856, 857.

B10056.P Str VIIIC

Pottery and objects on surface B10056. Included some imported pottery (Cypriot milkbowls), as well as a
collection of sickle blades and debitage flakes.

See Photos 854, 856, 857..

I.B10.201 6/24/83 no pottery
MC 17091 flint blades Obj. 891 combined collection
MC 17103 surface sample Laustrup
I.B10.206 6/28/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17124 wadi pebble? discard
I.B10.209 6/28/83 LB IIB
MC 17104 bone sample
I.B10.210 6/28/83 LB IIB
MC 17105 bone sample
MC 17106 chert sample
MC 17108 soil from jar Laustrup
I.B10.307 7/8/83 late Cypriot milkbowl
MC 17325 bone sample

B10056.1 Str VIIIC

Debris of surface B10056, consisting of plaster, ash, clay and a few stones. For dimensions and location
see B10056 above. At top level 484.6 m. below B10056 to bottom level 484.58 m. above surface B10058, wall
B10060, and wall B10061. Runs to walls B10032, B10042, and B10043.

See Photo 393; Section East.

I.B10.207 6/28/83 LB IIA
MC 17109 bone sample
MC 17110 chert sample
I.B10.208 6/28/83 LB IIA
MC 17111 bone sample
MC 17112 chert sample
MC 17113 shell sample
I.B10.212 6/28/83 LB IIA
MC 17130 bone sample
MC 17131 chert sample
I.B10.213 6/28/83 LB IIA
MC 17132 bone sample
MC 17133 chert sample
I.B10.308 7/8/83 LB IIB
I.B10.315 7/10/83 LB IIB

B10057 Str VIIIB

Surface of beaten earth between wall B10042 and the North balk. Located 1.0 m. from the North balk (at
the West balk line) and 3.0 m. from the West balk. At top level 484.80 m. below debris B10054.1 and
above debris B10057.1. The surface was broken, caused by a rockfall. Runs to the north face of wall
B10042.

See Sections North, West; Photo 857.

B10057.P Str VIIIB

Pottery and objects (mnay pounding/grinding stones) on surface B10057.

Photo 857, 892, 894.

I.B10.204 6/28/83 LB IIA
MC 17114 lithics Obj. 892 (10 pieces)
MC 17115 grinding stones Obj. 893
MC 17116 chert sample
MC 17117 flint blades Obj. 894
MC 17118 abraided wadi pebble Obj. 895
MC 17119 bone sample
MC 17120 bone sample
MC 17121 mineral discard nari

B10057.1 Str VIIIB

Debris of surface B10057, consisting of compacted earth, a few cobbles. For location and dimensions
see B10057 above. At top level 484.80 m., 484.79 m. below B10057 to bottom level 484.74 m. above surface
B10062. Runs to wall B10042.

See Sections North, West; Photo 857.

I.B10.205 6/28/83 LB IIA
MC 17122 bone sample
MC 17123 chert sample
I.B10.218 6/29/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17146 bone sample
MC 17147 chert sample

B10058 Str IXA1

Surface of beaten earth in center of area. Located between 70 cm. and 5 m. from the West balk and between
35 cm. and 3.5 m. from the North balk at top level 484.59 m. below debris Bl0056.l and above debris
B10058.1. Runs to walls B10042, B10060, and B10061.

See Section East.

B10058.P Str IXA1

Pottery and objects on surface B10058. A number of lithic blades and a pottery lid were found on the
surface.

Photo Objects on surface.

I.B10.214 6/29/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17134 Bone sample
MC 17135 Chert sample
MC 17136 Shell Artifact Obj. 910
MC 17137 Flint Blade Obj. 907
MC 17138 Flint Blade Obj. 908
MC 17139 Pottery Lid Obj. 909
I.B10.316 7/10/83 LB IIB
MC 17329 Bone sample
MC 17330 Flint Blade Obj. 968
MC 17332 Ballista Obj. 969

B10058.1 Str IXA1

Debris of surface B10058, consisting of compacted earth, clay, with a few cobbles and pebbles. For
dimensions and location see B10058 above. At top level 484.59 m. below surface B10058 to bottom level
484.52 m. above tabun B10069 and surface B10063. Runs to walls B1O042, B10060, and B10061.

I.B10.215 6/29/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17140 Bone sample
MC 17141 Chert sample
MC 17142 Shell Obj. 911
I.B10.216 6/29/83 LB IIA
MC 17143 Bone sample
MC 17144 Chert sample
MC 17145 Shell sample
I.B10.220 6/29/83 LBII
MC 17156 Bone sample
MC 17157 Chert Obj. 906
I.B10.221 6/29/83 LB IIA
MC 17154 Chert sample
MC 17155 Bone sample
I.B10.227 6/30/83 LB IIA
MC 17172 Bone sample
I.B10.317 7/10/83 LB IIB
MC 17331 Lithic sample
MC 17333 Bone sample
MC 17334 Lithic sample

B10059 Str VIII

Platform consisting of compacted deposit of grey-white clay and loess. As uncovered in Area B10, located
1.4 m. from the West balk and between 1.2 m. and 4 m. from the North balk at top level 484.99 m.below
B10036 and B10050 to bottom level 484.39 m. above B10092. Laid against the western face of wall B10043.
This is part of the "platform" found in Areas 9, A9, 10, A10, N10, 11, and All.

Includes now B10052, B10066, B10070, B10071, which have been canceled.

See Section West.

I.B10.172 6/21/83 LB IIB, Iron I
MC 17011 bone sample
MC 17012 lithics sample
I.B10.179 6/21/83 LB IIB, Iron I
MC 17034 bone sample
MC 17035 lithics sample
I.B10.184 6/22/83 LB II
MC 17043 bone sample
MC 17048 chert sample
I.B10.185 6/22/83 LBII
MC 17054 bone sample
I.B10.211 6/28/83 LB IIA
MC 17125 bone sample
MC 17126 chert sample
MC 17127 shell sample
MC 17128 shell sample
MC 17129 flint blade Obj. 896
I.B10.217 6/29/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17163 grinding stone discard, fragment
MC 17164 chert ax sample
MC 17165 chert sample
I.B10.233 6/30/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17181 bone sample
MC 17182 chert sample
I.B10.235 6/30/83 no pottery
I.B10.236 6/30/83 LB
I.B10.237 7/1/83 LB IIA
I.B10.239 7/1/83 LBII
I.B10.260 7/5/83 LB II
MC 17232 bone sample
MC 17233 chert sample
I.B10.273 7/6/83 EB, LBII
MC 17261 flint blade Obj. 945
MC 17262 bone sample
MC 17263 lithics sample
I.B10.289 7/7/83 LB II
MC 17290 lithic discard, natural
MC 17291 lithics sample
MC 17292 bone sample
I.B10.290 7/7/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17293 bone sample
I.B10.294 7/8/83 EB, LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17301 bone sample
MC 17302 lithic sample
MC 17303 flint blade frag 17303
MC 17304 shell sample
I.B10.312 7/10/83 LB IIB
MC 17336 bone sample
MC 17337 lithic sample
I.B10.313 7/10/83 LBII
MC 17340 bone sample
MC 17341 lithic sample
I.B10.344 7/11/83 LB I, LB IIA
MC 17392 bone sample
MC 17393 lithic sample
I.B10.347 7/13/83 LBII
I.B10.361 7/13/83 no pottery
I.B10.370 7/13/83 no pottery
I.B10.396 7/19/83 LB I
MC 17499 bone sample
MC 17500 lithic sample
MC 17501 shell sample

B10060 Str IX-X

Wall running along the South balk, constructed of boulder-sized fieldstones with a rubble core. Located
4 m. from the East balk (and continuling into the South balk) and between 35 cm. and 1.22 m. from the South
balk (at the East balk line). At top level 484.64 m., 484.57, m. below wall B10032 and foundation material
B10068 to founding levels 483.81 m. (W), 483.90 m. (E) above debris B10123 and wall B10127 (at the East balk).

The wall is 4 m. long, 1 m. wide (3-4 rows), 97 cm. high (5-6 courses). This wall shows signs of rebuild,
especially since the lower courses are wider than the upper ones. There is sign of possible rebuild over
an earlier doorway in wall B10060 in the East balk. Suggestions also of two rebuilds or repairs; founding
courses are wider, upper rebuild is at slightly different line and repair/rebuild of this second phase of
the wall may also have taken place. This also corresponds to the use of wall B10060 with surfaces and other
walls in Area B10.

Wall B10060 abuts wall A9011 in the East balk and is abutted by walls B10061 and B10113. Tabun B10100 was
built against the southern face of wall B10060 in its earliest phase. Tabun B10069 was built against its
northern face in its latest phase.

Used with surfaces B10058, B10063, B10076, B10077, B10084, B10088, B10089, B10093, B10094, B10096, B10103,
B10104, B10106, B10110 (al1 on northern face). Surface B10087 ran to its southern face.

See Section East, South; Photos 863, 910, 917, 944, 948; Plan Stratum IXA2, Stratum IXA3,
Stratum IXA4-5, Stratum IXA6-9, Stratum X, Stratum IXB2-4.

I.B10.505 7/3/87 EB, LB I
MC 51124 bone sample
MC 51125 shell sample
MC 51126 flint sample
MC 51127 ballista Obj. 1502
MC 51128 incised sherd Obj. 1501
I.B10.510 7/7/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51143 bone sample
MC 51144 shell sample
MC 51145 flint sample

B10061 Str IXA

Wall along the West balk, constructed of boulder sized fieldstones with partial rubble core.
Located between 47 cm. and 3.65 m. from the North balk and between 5 cm. and 85 cm. from the
West balk (at northern end). At top levels 484.42 m. (N), 484.55 m. (c), 484.79 m. (S) below
wall B10043 and foundation material B10073 to foundation levels 484.27 m. (N.), 484.29 m. (c),
484.16 m. (S) above foundation trench and foundation material B10101.

Abutts wall B10060, is abutted by wall B10042. Tabun B10069 was built against its eastern face.
Used with surfaces B10058, B10063, B10076, B10077, B10084, B10088, B10089, B10093, and B10094.
[Appears to have been re-used as part of retainer for platform B10059.]

See Photos 863, 898, 910; Plan Stratum IXA2, Stratum IXA3, Stratum IXA4-5, Stratum IXA6-9.

I.B10.404 7/21/83 NO POTTERY

B10062 Str VIIIC1

Surface of beaten earth between wall B10042 and the North balk. Located 1 m. from the North balk (at West
balk line) and 3 m. from the West balk in a triangular section. At top level 484.74 m. below debris B10057.1
and above B10062.1. Runs to northern face of wall B10042 and northern end of wall B10043.

A collection of seashells was found on this surface.

See Section North, West; Photo 859.

B10062.P Str VIIIC1

Pottery and objects on surface B10062.

I.B10.222 6/29/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17150 shells Obj. 912
MC 17151 bone sample
MC 17152 soil sample
MC 17153 grinding stone discard

B10062.1 Str VIIIC1

Debris of surface B10062, consisting of compacted soil, clay, and midden-like debris. For dimensions and
location see B10062 above. At top level 484.74 m. below surface B10062 to bottom level 484.62 m. above
surface B10064.

I.B10.223 6/29/83 LB IIB
MC 17158 bone sample
MC 17159 chert sample
MC 17160 wadi pebble discard

B10063 Str IXA2

Surface of beaten earth and ash. Located between 77 cm. and 5 m. from the West balk and 3.35 m. from the
North balk to wall B10060. At top level 484.52 m. below debris B10058.1 and above B10063.1. Runs to walls
B10060 and B10061, and to tabun B10069. Cut by foundation trench B10078 (for wall B10042).

See Section North. Photo 863. Plan Stratum IXA2.

B10063.P Str IXA2

Pottery and objects on surface B10063. Ash from tabun B10069, as well as kitchen utensils, were found on
this surface.

I.B10.230 6/30/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17174 chert sample
MC 17175 bone sample
MC 17176 shell sample
I.B10.319 7/10/83 LB IIB
MC 17335 shell sample

B10063.1 Str IXA2

Debris of surface B10063, consisting of compacted soil, ash, and clay. At top level 484.52 m. below surface
B10063 to bottom level 484.47 m. above surface B10076, bench B10095, and cobbles B10097. For dimensions and
location see B10063 above.

See Section North.

I.B10.244 7/4/83 LB IIA
MC 17200 bone sample
MC 17201 chert sample
I.B10.245 7/4/83 LB IIA
MC 17198 bone sample
MC 17199 chert sample
I.B10.247 7/4/83 LB I
MC 17211 bone sample
MC 17212 chert sample
I.B10.248 7/4/83 LB I, LB IIA
MC 17209 bone sample
MC 17210 chert sample
I.B10.251 7/4/83 LB
I.B10.252 7/4/83 EB, LB
I.B10.254 7/4/83 LB
I.B10.320 7/10/83 LB II
MC 17338 lithic sample
MC 17339 bone sample

B10064 Str VIIIC2

Surface of beaten earth between the North balk and wall B10042. Located 1 m. from the North balk
(at West balk line) and 3 m. from the West balk in a triangular section. At top level 484.69 m.
below debris B10062.1 and above debris B10064.1. Runs to the northern face of wall B10042 and
the northern end of wall B10043.

See sections North, West.

B10064.P Str VIIIC2

Pottery and objects found on surface B10064.

I.B10.225 6/30/83 LB
MC 17166 Pounder Obj. 920
MC 17167 Bone sample

B10064.1 Str VIIIC2

Debris of surface B10064, consisting of compacted clay, soil, ash. For dimensions and location
see B10064 above. At top level 484.69 m. below surface B10064 to bottom level 484.62 m. above
surface B10067. Runs to wall B10042.

See sections North, West.

I.B10.226 6/30/83 LB IIA
MC 17168 Mother of Pearl Disk Bead Obj. 921
MC 17169 Bone sample
MC 17170 Chert sample
MC 17171 shell sample

B10065 Str VIII

Ash lens within platform B10059. Represents one of the phases of the construction of the platform.
Located 1.15 m. from the South balk and 27 cm. from the West balk at top level 484.86 m. below
B10059 to bottom level 484.81 m. above earlier layer of B10059.

See section West.

I.B10.229 6/30/83 LB IIB
MC 17173 Chert sample

B10066 Canceled; combined with B10059

B10067 Str IXA1

Surface of beaten earth between the North balk and wall B10042. Located 1 m. from the North balk
(at the West balk line) and 3 m. from the West balk (in a triangular section). At top level
484.62 m. below debris B10064.1 and above debris Bl0067.l. Runs to the north face of wall B10042
(in its first phase).

See sections North, West.

B10067.P Str IXA1

Pottery and material on surface B10067

I.B10.231 6/30/83 LB
MC 17183 bone sample

B10067.1 Str IXA1

Debris of surface B10067, consisting of compacted brown clay, some cobbles. For location and
dimensions see B10067 above. At top level 484.62 m. below surface B10067 to bottom level
484.56 m. above surface B10072. Runs to wall B10042.

See sections North, West.

I.B10.232 6/30/83 LB
MC 17184 Chert sample
MC 17185 Bone sample
MC 17186 Mother of Pearl sample
I.B10.238 7/1/83 LB II
MC 17190 Flint sample
MC 17191 Bone sample

B10068 Str pre VIII

Foundation trench and foundation material (wet clay set into the trench) for construction of wall
B10032. This locus corresponds in location to wall B10032 and was cut/set on lower wall B10060.
Located between 90 cm. and 5 m. from the West balk and between 1.08 and 2.12 m. from the South
balk (at B9 West balk line) and 25 cm. from the South balk (at 1 m. from the B10 West balk line)
at top level 484.84 m. (SW), 484.80 m. (E) below wall B10032 to 484.64 m. (SW), 484.57 m. (E)
above wall Bl0060. Served apparently also as a way of footing and stabilizing wall B10032.

See Section East.

I.B10.234 6/30/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17177 Chert sample
MC 17178 Bone sample
MC 17179 Round Stone Discard Wadi Pebble
MC 17180 Shell sample
MC 17187 Ballista Frag Discard
I.B10.293 7/8/83 LB IIB
MC 17305 Flint Blade Obj. 956
MC 17306 Tabun Piece-Coil Discard Photo as sample
MC 17307 Lithic sample
MC 17308 Bone sample
MC 17419 Worked Bone Obj. 977

B10069 Str IXA2

Tabun built at the intersection of walls B10060 and B10061. Located between 1.98 m. and 3.03 m. from the
North balk and between 1.4 m. and 2.75 m. from the East balk at top level 484.55 m. below debris B10058.1 to
founding level 484.28 m. above B10077. Only one layer thick of coils; badly damaged. Survived 30 cm. high.
Built on a bed of cobbles with additional small cobbles set on the outside wall, presumably as support.

Used with surfaces B10063 and B10076. Built against B10098, stones set into the corner of walls B10060 and
B10061. Cut into B10077.

See Photos 863, 898 Plan Stratum IXA2.

I.B10.340 7/11/83 LB II
MC 17372 bone sample
MC 17384 tabun ash flotation sample
I.B10.376 7/14/83 LB I
MC 17453 bone sample
worked sheep astralagus, astralagusA, astralagusB, astralagusC
MC 17454 lithic sample
MC 17458 grinding stone frag Obj. LL7

B10070 Canceled; combined with B10059

B10071 Canceled; combined with B10059

B10072 Str IXA2

Surface of beaten earth and ash. Located 1 m. from the North balk (at West balk line) and 3 m.
from the West balk (in a triangular shape) at top level 484.59 m. below debris B10067.1 and
above debris B10072.1. This patch of surface traced up to the foundation trench/material B10078
for wall B10042; it probably corresponded to surface B10063 but has been separated by the
construction of wall B10042. Traced to the corner of wall B10061 and B10080.

See sections North, West; Plan Stratum IXA2.

B10072.P Str IXA2

Pottery and objects found surface B10072.

I.B10.241 7/1/83 LB II
MC 17188 Bone sample
MC 17189 Stone tripod Mortar leg Obj. 926

B10072.1 Str IXA2

Debris of surface B10072, consisting of collapsed-like debris, brick detritus, ash, some
rain-washed material. For dimension and location see B10072 above. At top level 484.56 m.
below surface B10072 to bottom level 484.50 m. above surface B10075.

See sections North, West.

I.B10.243 7/4/83 LB I
MC 17202 Bone sample
MC 17203 Flint sample

B10073 Str pre VIII

Foundation trench and foundation material laid for construction of wall B10043. Consists of
heavily compacted clay (apparently set in wet) beneath founding stones of wall B10043. Located
between 30 cm. and 3.3 m. from the South balk and 65 cm. from the West balk (at 1 m. from the
North balk) and between 90 cm. and 1.3 m. from the West balk at its southern end. At top level
484.80 m. (N), 484.70 m. (S) below wall B10043 to 484.44 m. above wall B10061.

I.B10.242 7/1/83 LB IIA
MC 17194 Bone sample
MC 17195 Chert sample
MC 17196 Grinding Stone Discard too fragmentary
MC 17197 Gergetite Nodule Natural

B10074 Str pre VIII

Fill south of wall B10032 for construction of platform B10059. Consists of cobble-sized stones and clay.
Located 92 cm. from the South balk and 1.15 m. from the East balk at top level 484.82 m. below platform
B10059 to 484.64. m. above wall B10060 and surface B10083.

See sections South, East.

I.B10.246 7/4/83 LB IIA
MC 17204 Bone sample
MC 17205 Chert sample
MC 17206 Shell sample
I.B10.253 7/4/83 LB IIA
MC 17213 Bone sample
MC 17214 Flint sample
I.B10.258 7/5/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17226 Bone sample
MC 17227 Chert sample
MC 17238 Mother of Pearl Fragments sample
I.B10.276 7/6/83 EB, LB
MC 17272 Bone sample

B10075 Str IXA3

Surface of beaten earth covered by ash in the northwest corner of the area. Located 1 m. from
the North balk (at the West balk line) and 3 m. from the West balk in a triangular section. At
top level 484.5 m. below debris B10072.1 and above debris B10075.1. Cut by trench B10078.
Probably the same as surface B10076. Runs to the corner of wall B10061 and B10080.

See sections North, West, Plan Stratum IXA3.

B10075.P Str IXA3

Pottery and objects on surface B10075.

I.B10.249 7/4/83 LB I, LB IIA
MC 17207 Bone sample
MC 17208 Flint sample

B10075.1 Str IXA3

Debris of surface B10075, consisting of ash, compacted soil, cobbles. For dimensions and location
see surface B10075 above. At top level 484.50 m. below surface B10075 to 484.34 m. above Bl0090.

See sections North, West.

I.B10.250 7/4/83 LB
I.B10.259 7/5/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17225 Bone sample
I.B10.349 7/12/83 LB IIA
MC 17403 Bone sample
I.B10.479 6/24/87 no pottery
MC 51046 rounded black stone Obj. 1455

B10076 Str IXA3

Surface of beaten earth and ash in center of area. Located between 1.25 m. and 3.85 m. from
the North balk and between 50 cm. and 5 m. from the West balk at top level 484.49 m. below
debris B10063.1 and above debris B10076.1. Probably equivalent to surface B10075, having been
separated by trenching B10078. Runs to walls B10060, B10061 and to tabun B10069. Also
associated with installation B10098 and possibly to bench B10095. A small section of this
surface was plastered near tabun B10069. Cut by B10078.

This was the original surface with tabun B10069.

See Section East; Photo 898, Plan Stratum IXA3.

B10076.P Str IXA3

Pottery and objects found on surface B10076. This surface was covered with a large number of body sherds,
perhaps as an attempt to cover the surface and the ash accumulation.

I.Bl0.255 7/5/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17223 Bone sample
MC 17224 Chert sample
I.B10.321 7/10/83 LB
I.B10.328 7/10/83 LB IIB
MC 17349 Wadi Pebble Discard
MC 17350 Lithic sample
MC 17351 Bone sample

B10076.1 Str IXA3

Debris of surface B10076, consisting of ash and clay. For location and dimensions see B10076 above At top
level 484.49 m. below surface B10076 to bottom level 484.42 m. above surface B10077. Runs to walls B10060,
B100061, and tabun B10069. Cut by B10078.

See Section East.

I.B10.256 7/5/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17228 Bone sample
MC 17229 Bone sample
MC 17230 Shell sample
MC 17231 Discoid Bead Obj. 936
I.B10.257 7/5/83 LB IIA, LB IIB
MC 17234 Bone sample
MC 17235 Chert sample
MC 17236 Shell sample
MC 17237 Ballista/Pestle Obj. 937
I.B10.299 7/8/83 LBII
MC 17314 Bone sample
MC 17315 Lithic sample
IB10.3O0 7/8/83 LBIIA
I.B10.322 7/10/83 LB II
MC 17348 Bone sample
I.B10.329 7/10/83 LB IIB
MC 17356 Bone sample
MC 17357 Shell sample
I.B10.408 7/22/83 LB I
MC 17533 Flint Blade 17533
MC 17534 Lithic sample
MC 17535 Bone sample

B10077 Str IXA4

Surface of beaten earth and some cobbles. Located between 1.25 m. and 3.85 m. from the North balk and
between 50 cm. and 5 m. from the West balk at top level 484.42 m. below debris B10076.1 and above debris
Bl0O77.1. Runs to walls B10060, B10061, and bench B10095. Cut by trench B10078.

See Section East, Plan Stratum IXA4-5.

B10077.P Str IXA4

Pottery and objects on surface B10077. A small collection of wadi stones was found on this surface.

I.B10.263 7/5/83 LB IIA
MC 17249 Bone sample
I.Bl0.305 7/8/83 LB II
MC 17326 Bone sample
MC 17327 Lithic sample
I.B10.332 7/10/83 LB
MC 17359 Wadi Stone Collection Photo 911
MC 17360 Bone sample
MC 17361 Shell sample
MC 17362 Lithic sample
MC 17363 Quartz Frag Discard
I.B10.409 7/22/83 LB I
MC 17536 Bone sample

B10077.1 Str IXA4

Debris of surface B10077, consisting of coarse and granular compacted soil, cobbles, ash. For location
and dimensions see surface B10077 above. At top level 484.42 m. below surface B1O077 to bottom level
484.39 m. above surface B10084. Runs to walls B10060, B10061, and bench B10095.

See Section East.

I.B10.306 7/8/83 LB IIB
MC 17323 Bone sample
MC 17324 Lithic sample
I.Bl0.318 7/10/83 LB I, LB IIA
MC 17344 Bone sample
MC 17345 Lithic sample
I.B10.333 7/10/83 LB IIB MYCENEAN
MC 17364 Flint Blade Flake sample
MC 17365 Bone sample
MC 17366 Lithic sample
MC 17367 Shell sample
IO.B10.339 7/11/83 LB IIA
MC 17370 Bone sample
MC 17371 Lithic sample
MC 17382 Soil Sample sample
I.Bl0.410 7/22/83 EB, LB IIA
MC 17538 Bone sample
MC 17539 Lithic sample

B10078 pre IXA1

Foundation trench for wall B10042. Located 3.25 m. from the East balk and between 2.75 m. and 3.5 m. from
the North balk (at 3 m. from the East balk line) and 40 cm. from the North balk (at the East balk line). At
top level 484.67 m. (E), 484.61 m. (W) below wall Bl0042 to bottom levels 484.52 m. (E), 484.45 m. (W)
above B10091. The trench also contained some material backfilled for leveling and supporting the stones of
wall B10042. Cuts surfaces B1OO63, B10076, B10077, B10084, BlO072, and B10075. Includes now B10090.

See Section North.

I.B10.266B 7/6/83 LBII
MC 17241 Bone sample
MC 1725O Chert sample
MC 17253 Ballista Fragment Discard
I.B10.342 7/11/83 LBIIA
MC 17377 Bone sample
MC 17378 Lithic sample
I.B10.343 7/11/83 LBIIA
MC 17395 Lithic sample
MC 17394 Bone sample
I.B10.378 7/18/83 LBI, LBIIA
MC 17467 Lithic sample
MC 17468 Bone sample

B10079 Canceled; combined with B10059

B10080 Str VIII

Stone wall line discovered during the removal of walls B1O042 and B10043 at the West balk.
Built of boulder and cobble-sized fieldstones, 3 rows wide and 2 courses high. Located 80 cm.
from the West balk and between 1.08 m. and 1.8 m. from the North balk at top level 485.l0 m.
below wall B10043 to founding level 484.55 m. above B10081.

Wall B10043 appears to have have cornered with wall B10043. It may have been built over a
portion of it.

See Section West.

I.B10.310 7/10/83 no pottery

B10081 Str pre VIII

Foundation trench and leveling material for construction of wall B10080. Consists of heavily
compacted clay in the trench, apparently set into the trench wet. Located between 80 cm. and
2.45 m. from the North balk and 80 cm. from the West balk at top level 484.55 m. below wall
B10080 to bottom level 484.44 m.

I.B10.311 7/10/83 LB II
MC 17346 Bone sample

B10082 Str IXA1

Squatter’s surface south of wall B10060. Surface of loosely compacted soil, rough, patchy and uneven.
Located between 1.55 m. and 4.0 m. from the West balk and between 4 m. and 5. m. from the North balk,
between 3.15 m. and 5 m. from the North balk (at the East balk line) at top level 484.39 m. below platform
B10059 and above debris B10082.1. Runs to wall B10060 from the south. Equivalent to "squatters surface" seen
in Areas 9, 10.

See Section East.

B10082.P Str IXA1

Pottery and objects on surface B10082.

I.B10.323 7/10/83 EB, LB I
MC 17342 Bone sample
MC 17343 Lithic sample
I.B10.325 7/10/83 NO POTTERY

B10082.1 Str IXA1

Debris of surface B10082, consisting of loosely compacted soil, cobbles, ash, bone. For location and
dimensions see surface B10082 above. At top level 484.39 m. below surface B10082 to 484.35 m. above surface
B10083. Runs to wall B10060.

See Section East.

I.B10.324 7/10/83 LB
MC 17347 Door Socket Obj. 9002
I.B10.326 7/10/83 LB I
MC 17352 Bone sample
NC 17353 Lithic sample
I.B10.327 7/10/83 LB I
MC 17358 Bone sample

B10083 Str IXB

Surface of loosely compacted earth, patchy and uneven. Located between 1.55 m. and 4 m. from the West balk
and between 3.15 m. and 5 m. from the North balk (at the East balk line) and between 4 m. and 5 m. from the
North balk at top level 484.35 m. below debris B10082.1 and above debris B10083.1. Runs to wall B10060 from
the south.

See Section East, Plan Stratum IXB2-4.

B10083.P Str IXB

Pottery on surface B10083.

I.B10.330 7/10/83 LB I
MC 17354 Bone sample
MC 17355 Lithic sample
I.B10.334 7/10/83 LB

B10083.1 Str IXB

Debris of surface B10083, consisting of loosely compacted soil, cobbles. For location and dimension see
surface B10083 above. At top level 484.35 m. below surface B10083 to bottom level 484.21 above destruction
debris B10085 and B10086. Runs to wall B10060.

See Section East.

I.B10.331 7/10/83 LB
MC 17368 Bone sample
MC 17369 Lithic sample
I.B10.335 7/10/83 LB
I.B10.337 7/11/83 LB IB
MC 17375 Bone sample
MC 17376 Lithic sample
I.B10.338 7/11/83 LB
MC 17373 Bone sample
MC 17374 Lithic sample
I.B10.348 7/12/83 LB IIA
MC 17401 Lithic sample

B10084 Str IXA5

Surface of beaten earth. Located between 1.25 m. and 3.85 m. from the North balk and between 50 cm. and
5 m. from the West balk at top level 484.39 m. below debris B10077.1 and above debris B10084.1. Runs to
walls B10060, B10061, and bench BlOO95. Cut by trench B10078.

See Section East; Plan Stratum IXA4-5.

B10084.P Str IXA5

Pottery and objects on surface B10084.

I.B10.350 7/12/83 LB IIA
MC 17397 shell sample
MC 17398 Lithic sample
MC 17399 Bone sample
I.B10.411 7/22/83 LB I
MC 17537 Bone sample

B10084.1 Str IXA5

Debris of surface B10084, consisting of compacted soil, clay ash, cobbles. For location and dimensions see
B10084 above. At top level 484.39 m. below surface B10084 to bottom level 484.36 m. above surface B10088.
Runs to walls B10060, B10061, and bench BlOO95. Cut by trench Bl0078. A scarab was found in this fill.

See Section East.

I.B10.351 7/12/83 LB IIA
MC 17404 Bone sample
MC 17405 Lithic sample
I.B10.352 7/12/83 LB IIA
MC 17400 Lithic Blades 17400
MC 17406 Lithic sample
MC 17407 Bone sample
I.B10.355 7/12/83 LB
I.B10.357 7/12/83 EB, LB
MC 17412 Bone sample
I.B10.358 7/13/83 LB IIA
MC 17426 Bone sample
MC 17427 Lithic sample
MC 17428 Slag Discard
I.B10.363 7/13/83 LB I, LB IIA
MC 17429 Bone sample
MC 17430 Lithic sample
MC 17431 Shell sample
MC 17432 Scarab Obj. 979
I.B10.368 7/14/83 LB IIA
MC 17447 Bone sample
MC 17448 Lithics sample
MC 17449 Shell sample
I.B10.412 7/22/83 LB I
MC 17553 Bone sample
MC 17554 Lithic sample

B10085 Str post X

Destruction debris above B10087, consisting of fallen and burned bricks, charred beams, stones, ash.
Located 5 m. from the West balk and between 3.60 m. and 5 m. from the North balk at top level 484.21 m.
below debris B10086, B10083.1 to bottom level 483.90 m. above surface Bl0087. Runs to wall B10060. This
is the same as destruction debris in Area A10 for the end of the Str. 10 house. Cut by pit Bl0O50.

See Section East, South; Photo 899, 900, B10085.

I.B10.341 7/11/83 LB I
MC 17379 Bone sample
MC 17380 Lithic sample
MC 17381 Shell sample
MC 17383 Soil Sample Laustrup
I.B10.345 7/11/83 LB I
MC 17385 Charcoal Sample Radio carbon analysis
MC 17386 Wood Sample Radio carbon analysis
MC 17387 Wood Sample Radio carbon analysis
MC 17388 Wood Sample Radio carbon analysis
MC 17389 Wood Sample Radio carbon analysis
MC 17390 Wood Sample Radio carbon analysis
MC 17391 Wood Sample Radio carbon analysis
MC 17396 Pebble Laustrup
I.B10.346 7/11/83 LBI
MC 17410 Bone sample
MC 17411 Lithic sample
I.B10.356 7/12/83 LB I
MC 17413 Bone sample
MC 17414 Lithic sample
MC 17415 Shell sample
MC 17416 Claw sample
MC 17417 Wood Sample Radio carbon analysis
MC 17418 Wood Sample Radio carbon analysis
I.B10.359 7/13/83 LB I
MC 17420 Lithic sample
I.B10.360 7/13/83 LB I
MC 17421 Soil Sample sample
MC 17422 Soil Sample sample
MC 17423 Bone sample
MC 17424 Lithic sample
MC 17425 Shell sample
I.B10.362 7/13/83 LB I
MC 17439 Bone sample
MC 17440 Lithic sample
I.B10.366 7/14/83 LB I
I.B10.373 7/14/83 LB I
MC 17441 Bone sample
MC 17457 Grinding Stone Frag Obj. LL6
I.B10.382 7/18/83 LB I
MC 17473 Bone sample
MC 17474 Lithic sample
I.B10.385 7/18/83 LB I
I.B10.386 7/18/83 LB I
MC 17482 Bone sample
MC 17483 Lithic sample
MC 17484 Flint Blade Obj. 1014
MC 17485 Wood Sample Laustrup
I.B10.389 7/19/83 LB I
MC 17488 bone sample
I.B10.397 7/19/83 LB I
MC 17505 Bone sample
MC 17506 Lithic sample
I.B10.399 7/20/83 LB I
MC 17520 Bone sample
I.B10.401 7/20/83 LB I
MC 17521 Bone sample

B10086 Str post X

Debris consisting of plaster collapsed in the destruction of the Str. 10 house. Found on top of debris
B10085. Located between 2.12 m. and 4 m. from the West balk and between 4 m. and 5 m. from the North balk
at top level 484.30 m. below B10083.1 to bottom level 484.21 m. above debris B10085. This is possibly
plaster from a wall or from a roof (reaches thickness of 12 cm. at one point.)

I.B10.353 7/12/83 LB
MC 17402 Plaster Sample Special
MC 17408 Lithic sample
MC 17409 Bone sample
I.B10.354 7/12/83 NO POTTERY

B10087 XA

Surface of grey clay with small pebbles and sherds pressed into it. Covered with ash and destruction
debris. Located 5.0 m. from the West balk and between 3.6 m. and 5.0 m. from the North balk at top
level 483.90 m. below B10085 and above B10087.1. Runs to wall B10060, tabun B10100, and wall A9011.
(Same as surface A10019.)

See Sections South, East.

B10087.P Str XA

Pottery and objects on surface B10087. This material was trapped on the floor beneath destruction debris
B10085.

Photo 899, 900, 917.

I.B10364 7/13/83 LB I
MC 17433 bone sample
MC 17434 lithic sample
MC 17435 flint blade Obj. 980
I.B10.365 7/13/83 LB I
MC 17436 jar lid Obj. 981 reused base, ceramic
MC 17437 flint blade Obj. 982
MC 17438 wood sample
I.B10.395 7/19/83 LB
MC 17492 jaw bone sample
I.B10.464 8/1/83 LB I
MC 17652 consolidation sample

B10088 Str IXA6

Surface of beaten earth in center of area. Located 3.5 m. from the West balk (to wall B10060) and between
40 cm. and 5 m. from the West balk at top level 484.36 m. below debris BlO084.1 and trench B10078 and above
debris B10088.1. Runs to walls B10060, B10061, bench BlOO95, and cobbles B10097.

See Section East, Plan Stratum IXA6-9.

B10088.P Str IXA6

Pottery and objects on surface B10088.

I.B10.367 7/14/83 LB I, LB IIA
MC 17444 Flint Blade Obj. 991
MC 17450 Bone sample
MC 17451 Lithic sample
I.BI0.371 7/14/83 EB, LB
I.B10 416 7/22/83 LB I, LB IIA SYRIAN FLASK

B10088.1 Str IXA6

Debris of surface B10088, consisting of compacted soil, cobbles, and ash. For location and dimensions see
B10088 above. At top level 484.36 m. below surface B10088 to bottom level 484.31 m. above surface B10089.
Runs to walls B10060, B10061, to bench B10095, and to cobbles BlOO97.

See Sections North, East.

I.B10.369 7/14/83 LB IIA
MC 17442 Bone sample
MC 17443 Lithic sample
MC 17452 Gergetite Nodule Discard
I.B10.372 7/14/83 LB I
MC 17445 Bone sample
MC 17446 Lithic sample
I.B10.374 7/14/83 LB I
I.B10.375 7/14/83 LB I
MC 17459 Bone sample
MC 17460 Lithic sample
MC 17461 Shell sample
I.B10.380 7/18/83 NO POTTERY
I.B10.417 7/22/83 LB
MC 17551 Bone sample

B10089 Str IXA7

Surface of beaten earth in center of area. Located 3.5 m. from the North balk (to wall B10060) and between
40 cm. and 5 m. from the West balk at top level 484.31 m. below debris B10088.1 and above debris B10089.1.
Runs to walls B10060, B10061, to bench B10095, and to cobbles B10097.

See Sections North, East, Plan Stratum IXA6-9.

B10089.P Str IXA7

Pottery and objects on surface B10089.

I.B10.377 7/14/83 LB I
MC 17455 Bone sample
MC 17456 Shell sample
I.B10.383 7/18/83 LB I
MC 17462 Pounder Obj. 1012
MC 17463 Bone sample
MC 17464 Lithic sample
I.B10.418 7/22/83 LB I
MC 17552 Bone sample

B10089.1 Str IXA7

Debris of surface B10089, consisting of compacted earth, brick detritus, ash, cobbles. For dimensions and
location see B10089 above. At top level 484.31 m. below surface B10089 and above surface B10093. Runs to
walls B10060, B10061, to bench B10095, and to cobbles B10097.

See Sections North, East.

I.B10.384 7/18/83 LB I
MC 17465 Bone sample
MC 17466 Lithic sample
I.B10.422 7/25/83 LB IIA
MC 17555 Bone sample

B10090 Canceled; combined with B10078

B10091 Str pre IXA3

Fill for B10075. Located 3.75 m. from the East balk and 1.25 m. from the North teal at top level 484.27 m.
below B10078, B10075.1 to bottom level 484.13 m. above surface B10094. Probably a fill for construction of
later surfaces.

I.B10.379 7/18/83 LB IIA
MC 17475 Lithics sample
MC 17476 Bone sample
MC 17477 Flint Blade 17477
MC 17478 Ballista discard
I.B10.387 7/18/83 LB IIA
MC 17479 Ceramic Leg? Obj. 1013
MC 17480 Lithic sample
MC 17481 Bone sample
I.B10.390 7/19/83 LB I
MC 17493 Bone sample
MC 17494 Lithic sample
MC 17495 Shell sample

B10092 Str post IX

Debris of collapsed bricks along the West balk, east of wall B10061. Contains fallen and broken bricks and
cobbles. Located between 1.25 m. and 4 m. from the North balk and 1.45 m. from the West balk at top level
484.65 m. below platform B10059 to bottom level 483.9 m. above B10113.

See Section West.

I.B10.381 7/18/83 EB, LB I
MC 17469 Mother of Pearl sample
MC 17470 Lithic sample
MC 17471 Bone sample
MC 17472 Shell sample
I.B10.388 7/18/83 EB, LB
MC 17486 Bone sample
MC 17487 Shell sample
I.B10.393 7/19/83 LB I
MC 17496 Bone sample
MC 17497 Lithic sample
MC 17498 Shell sample
I.B10.394 7/19/83 NO POTTERY
I.B10.421 7/25/83 LB
MC 17565 Fossil Sample Special
MC 17566 Bone sample
MC 17567 Lithic sample

B10093 Str IXA8

Surface of beaten earth in center of area. Located 3.5 m. from the North balk and between 40 cm. and 5 m.
from the West balk at top level 484.27 m. below debris B10089.1 and above debris BlOO93.1. Runs to walls
B10060, B10061, to bench B10095, and to cobbles B10097.

See Sections North, East, Plan Stratum IXA6-9.

B10093.P Str IXA8

Pottery and objects on surface B10093.

I.B10.391 7/19/83 LB IIA
MC 17502 Bone sample
MC 17503 Lithic sample
I.B10.423 7/25/83 EB, LB
MC 17556 Shell sample

B10093.1 Str IXA8

Debris of surface B10093, consisting of compacted soil, chaff, ash and cobbles. For location and dimensions
see surface B10093 above. At top level 484.27 m. below surface BlO093 to bottom level 484.14 m. above
surface BlOO94. Runs to walls B10060, B10061, to bench B10095, and to cobbles B10097.

See Sections North, East.

I.B10.392 7/19/83 LB IIA
MC 17489 Bone sample
MC 1749O Lithic sample
MC 17491 Shell sample
MC 17504 Flint Blade Obj. 1021
I.B10.424 7/25/83 LB
MC 17560 Bone sample
MC 17561 Lithic sample
MC 17562 Shell sample

B10094 Str IXA9

Surface of beaten earth and chaff in center of area. Located 3.5 m. from the North balk (to wall B10060)
and between 40 cm. and 5 m. from the West balk at top level 484.14 m. below debris B10093.1 and above B10094.1.
Runs to walls B10060, B10061, to bench B10095, and to cobbles B10097. This is the first surface used with
bench B10095, cobbles BlOO97, wall B10061.

See Sections North, East; Photo 910, Plan Stratum IXA6-9.

B10094.P Str IXA9

Pottery and objects on surface B10094. Note the location of a lance point on this surface.

Photo Point on Surface.

I.B10.397B 7/20/83 LB I, LB IIA
MC 17507 Bone sample
MC 17508 Lithic sample
MC 17509 Limestone Concretion Discard
MC 17510 Ballista Obj. 1027
MC 17511 Pallette Frag Obj. 1029 Sandstone
MC 17512 Pallette Frag Obj. 1028 Sandstone
MC 17519 Flint Blade Obj. 889
I.B10.425 7/24/83 LB IIA
MC 17557 Blade-Lance Point Obj. 1057 Bronze
MC 17568 Bone sample
worked cow astralagus, astralagusA, astralagusB

MC 17569 Shell sample

B10094.1 Str IXA9

Debris of surface B10094, consisting of compacted soil, chaff build-up, and cobbles. For location and
dimensions see B10094 above. At top level 484.14 m. below surface B10094 to bottom level 484.12 m. above
surface B10096. Runs to walls B10060, B10061, to bench B10095, and to cobbles B1O097.

See Sections North, East.

I.B10.398 7/20/83 LB IIA
MC 17515 Shell sample
MC 17516 Bone sample
MC 17517 Lithic sample
MC 17518 Flint Blade Obj. 1030
I.B10.400 7/20/83 LB
MC 17513 Bone sample
MC 17514 Lithic sample
I.B10.402 7/20/83 LB I, LB IIA
MC 17522 Bone sample
MC 17523 Lithic sample
MC 17524 Basalt vessel Frag Discard
MC 17525 Ballista Discard Pounder
MC 17526 Stone Tool? Discard
MC 17527 Shell sample

B10095 Str IXA3-9

Bench consisting of boulder-sized stones set in a E-W line across the center of the area. Located between
1.37 m. and 2.08 m. from the North balk and between 87 cm. and 2.48 m. from the East balk at top level
484.52 m. below debris B10063.1 and a foundation level 484.14 m. on surface B10094. Used with surfaces
B10076, B10077, B10084, B10088, B10089, B10093, and B10094. Contemporary to cobbles BlOO97, walls B10060,
and B10061. Smoothed tops suggest they were used as a bench.

Photo 910; Plan Stratum IXA3, Stratum IXA4-5, Plan Stratum IXA6-9.

B10096 Str IXB1

Surface of beaten earth in center of area. Located 4 m. from the West balk and 3.85 m. from the North balk
to wall B10060 at top level 484.12 m. below debris B10094.1 and above debris B10096.1. Runs to walls B10060,
B10099, and B10113. The surface is uneven; also appears to run through threshhold in wall B10099 to North
balk.

[This is the final surface used with a new configuration of architecture, which differs from that of Str. 9A
above.]

See Sections North, East, West.

B10096.P Str IXB1

Pottery and objects on surface B10096.

I.B10.405 7/21/83 LB I, LB IIA
MC 17529 bone sample
MC 17530 lithic sample

B10096.1 Str IXB1

Debris of surface B10096, consisting of yellow-brown compacted soil and ash. For dimensions and location
see surface BlOO96 above. At top level 484.12 m. below surface BlOO96 to bottom level 484.06 m. above
surface B10103. Runs to walls B10099, B10060, and B0113.

See Sections North, East, West.

I.B10.413 7/22/83 LB
MC 17543 Lithic sample
I.B10.414 7/22/83 LB II
MC 17548 Lithic sample
MC 17549 Bone sample
MC 17550 White Diskoid Bead Obj. 1050
I.B10.419 7/25/83 LB
MC 17564 Bone sample
I.B10.420 7/25/83 LB I
MC 17563 Lithic sample

B10097 Str IXA6-9

Cobbling located in the north of the area, used with several surfaces of Str. 9A. Consists of several
cobble and boulder-sized field stones set in a row, perhaps one with bench BlOO95. Located between 2.5 m.
and 5 m. from the West balk and 1.45 m. from the North balk at top level 484.45 m. below debris B10063.1 to
founding level 484.14 m. on surface BlOO94. Used with surfaces B10076, B10077, B10084, B10088, B10089,
BlOO93, and B10094. Function not known.

See Section East; Photo 910, Plan Stratum IXA6-9.

B10098 Str IXA2

Installation of 4 boulders and cobbles set in the corner of walls B10060 and B10061 and used with tabun
B10069. Located 1.55 m. and 2.14 m. from the West balk and between 62 cm. and 1.08 m. from the South balk
at top level 484.6O m. below B10056 to founding level 484.28 m. above B10077. Used as backing and support
for tabun B10069. Used with surfaces B10076 and B10063, and with tabun B10069

See Photo 863, 898, Plan Stratum IXA2.

B10099 Str IXB-XI

Wall along the North balk, constructed of cobble and boulder-sized field stones, two rows wide and four
courses high. Located 3.60 m. from the West balk and between 35 cm. and 1.12 m. from the North balk (at
West balk line), 74 cm. from the North balk (at 1.5 m. from the West balk line), at top level 485.54 m. (W),
484.19 m. (c), 484.36 m. (E) below debris B10093.1 to founding level 483.46 m. (W), 483.76 m. (c), 484.48 m.
(E) above debris B10128, wall B10118, wall B10137, and wall B10121. Constructed of small boulder-sized
fieldstones, 3 rows wide in original phase (2 rows wide in second and third phases of construction), and
4-5 courses high.

This wall line has a threshold between 1.55 m. and 2.26 m. from the West balk. Surfaces B10096, B10103,
B10104, B10106, B10110, and B10119-B10117 run to its south face, as do debris B10096.1, B10103.1, B10104.1,
B10106.1, B10110.1, and B10119.1-B10117.1.

Wall BlOO99 was used (through two rebuilds) in three distinctly different architectural shapes in Str. IX,
X, and XI. In Stratum X wall B10099 included a threshhold; the portion east of the threshhold--and the
threshhold itself--were an addition to the wall at the beginning of Stratum IXB. Evidence for this is in the
fact that Stratum X surface B10110 runs beneath the eastern part of wall B10099 of the Str. X phase.

See Sections North, West; Photo 944, 948, 1263, 1312, 1331, 1331A, 1333, 1340;
Plan Stratum IXB2-4, Stratum X.

Photos B10099, B10099A, B10099B.

I.B10.497 6/30/87 no pottery
MC 51093 ballista Obj. 1496
MC 51094 quern frag sample
I.B10.512 7/08/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51149 bone sample
MC 51150 shell sample
MC 51151 flint sample
I.B10.513 7/07/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51153 bone sample
MC 51154 shell sample
MC 51155 flint sample
MC 51156 stone disc Obj. 1516 partly perforated
I.B10.517 7/09/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51167 bone sample
MC 51168 shell sample
MC 51169 flint sample
MC 51170 basalt quern frag sample
MC 51171 stone grinder bowl frag Obj. 1583
I.B10.518 7/09/87 LB
MC 51172 bone sample
MC 51173 shell sample
MC 51174 flint sample
MC 51175 seed sample
MC 51176 flint discard flint
MC 51177 bronze frag sample metal
MC 51205 crucible frag? sample ceramic

B10100 Str XA

Tabun built against the south face of wall B10060 on surface B10087. COnstructed of a single coil of
clay on a ring of cobble-sized stones. Located between 3.75 m. and 4.52 m. from the West balk and
between 3.58 m. and 4.31 m. from the North balk (in the corner of the juncture of walls B10060 and A9011).
At top level 484.27 m. below destruction debris B10085 to founding level 484.00 m. on surface B10087.

See Photo 917, 944.

B10101 Str pre IXA

Foundation trench and foundation material for construction of wall B10061, consisting of some
hardened clay apparently set wet into the trench to firm and level the stones of wall B10061.
Located between 47 cm. and 3.65 m. from the North balk and between S cm. and 85 cm. from the
West balk (at northern end) at top levels 484.27 m. (N), 484.16 m. (S) below wall B10061 to
bottom level 484.05 m. (N), 484.10 m. (S) above B10102.

I.B10.406 7/22/83 LB
MC 17531 Bone sample
MC 17532 Lithic sample
I.B10.407 7/22/83 LB
MC 17546 Lithic sample
MC 17547 Bone sample

B10102 Str pre IXB1

Fill for construction of B10096, consisting of silt-like soil and brick-like material and a few bits of
charcoal, sherds, and bones. Located 5 m. from the West balk and 3.85 m. from the North balk at top level
484.06 m. below B10096.1 and B10101 to bottom level 483.87 m. above surface B10104. Served as a
fill for construction of surface B10104. Runs to walls B10099 and B10060.

See Sections East, West; Photo 948, 1312.

I.B10.426 7/25/83 LB IIA
MC 17558 Bone sample
MC 17559 Lithic sample
I.B10.427 7/25/83 LBI
MC 17573 Lithic sample
MC 17574 Bone sample
I.B10.428 7/25/83 LB I, LB IIA
MC 17570 Lithic sample
MC 17571 Bone sample
MC 17572 Bronze Object sample photo
MC 17575 Lithic 17575
MC 17576 Flint Blade 17576
I.B10.429 7/26/83 LB IIA
MC 17586 Bone sample
MC 17587 Lithic sample
I.B10.430 7/26/83 LB IIA
MC 17588 Bone sample
I.B10.431 7/26/83 LB I
MC 17577 Bone sample
I.B10.432 7/26/83 LB I
MC 17578 Bone sample
MC 17579 Lithic sample
MC 17580 Shell sample
I.B10.438 7/27/83 EB, LB I
MC 17601 Bone sample
MC 17605 Lithic sample
I.B10.441 7/27/83 LB I
MC 17607 Bone sample
MC 17608 Lithic sample
MC 17609 Bone sample
MC 17610 Plaster Special
I.B10.442 7/28/83 LB IIA
MC 17611 Bone sample
MC 17612 Lithic sample
MC 176l3 Bone (rodent) sample
MC 17616 Shell sample

B10103 Str IXB2

Surface of beaten earth, plaster, and white ash in the center of the area. Broken and patchy over most of
the area. Located 2.75 m. from the North balk and 2.14 m. from the West balk; signs of it elsewhere also
between walls B10060 and B10099, where it is broken and eroded. At top level 484.02 m. below debris
B10096.1 and above debris B10103.1. Runs to walls B10060 m1nd B10099.

Plan Stratum IXB2-4.

B10103.P Str IXB2

Pottery and objects on surface B10103.

I.B10.433 7/26/83 LB
MC 17581 lithic sample
MC 17582 bone sample
MC 17583 bronze bead
MC 17584 grinding stone frag Obj. LL13
MC 17585 grinding stone frag Obj. LL14

B10103.1 Str IXB2

Debris of surface B10103, consisting of ash, compacted soil, some plaster. For dimensions and location see
B10103 above. At top level 484.02 m. below surface B10103 to bottom level 483.87 m. above surface B10104.
Runs to walls B10060 and B10099.

I.B10.434 7/26/83 LB I, LB IIA
MC 17589 bone sample
MC 17590 lithic sample
MC 17591 shell sample
I.B10.435 7/26/83 LB IIA
MC 17592 lithic sample
MC 17593 shell sample
I.B10.436 7/27/83 LB IIA
MC 17597 jaw bone sample
MC 17598 ballista discard
MC 17600 lithic sample
I.B10.440 7/27/83 LB IIA
MC 17606 bone sample

B10104 Str IXB3

Surface of beaten earth in center of area. Located 4.0 m. from the West balk and 3.85 m. from the North
balk (on eastern end) at top level 483.87 m. below debris B10103.1 and above debris B10104.1. Runs to
walls B10060, B10099, and B10113. Cut by pit B10108.

See Sections East, West, Plan Stratum IXB2-4.

B10104.P Str IXB3

Pottery and objects on surface B10104.

I.B10.439 7/27/83 no pottery
MC 17602 bronze needle Obj. 1071
MC 17603 bronze needle Obj. 1072
MC 17604 bronze slag Photo, PhotoA
I.B10.443 7/28/83 LB IB
MC 17614 bone sample
MC 17615 lithic sample
MC 17617 flint blade Obj. 1091
MC 17618 soil sample

B10104.1 Str IXB3

Debris of surface B10104, consisting of compacted soil, white and black ash, and cobbles. Located Located
4.0 m. from the West balk and 3.85 m. from the North balk (on eastern end) at top level 483.87 m. below
B10104 to bottom level 483.77 m. above surface B10106. Runs to walls B10060, B10099, and B10113. Cut by pit
B10108.

See Sections East, West

I.B10.437 7/27/83 LB IIA
MC 17594 bone sample
MC 17595 lithic sample
MC 17596 shell sample
I.B10.444 7/28/83 LB I
MC 17619 bone sample
MC 17620 lithic sample
I.B10.445 7/28/83 LB I
MC 17621 bone sample
MC 17622 lithic sample
I.B10.446 7/28/83 LB IB
I.B10.447 7/28/83 LB IB
MC 17623 lithic sample
I.B10.449 7/28/83 LB I
MC 17624 bone sample
MC 17625 lithic sample
MC 17626 iron nodule discard, natural
I.B10.450 7/28/83 LB I
MC 17632 bone sample
I.B10.455 7/29/83 LB I
MC 17636 bone sample
MC 17637 lithic sample
I.B10.456 7/29/83 LB
MC 17638 lithic sample
MC 17639 bone sample
MC 17640 lithic sample

B10105 Str IXB3

Small fire pit set on surface B10094. Constructed os small stones in a circle, ash inside. Located 40 cm.
from the North balk and between 4.01 m. and 4.51 m. from the West balk at top level 481.13 m. below debris
B10093.1.

Plan Stratum IXB2-4.

B10106 Str IXB4

Surface of beaten earth covered with a layer of compacted ash 1 to 3 cm. thick. Located 3.85 m. from the
North balk and 4 m. from the West balk at top level 483.77 m. (W), 483.71 m. (E) below debris B10104.1 and
above debris B10106.1. Runs to walls B10060, B10099, and B10113. Cut by pit B10108.

See Sections East, North; Plan Stratum IXB2-4.

B10106.P Str IXB4

Pottery and objects on surface B10106.

I.B10.452 7/28/83 no pottery
I.B10.454 7/28/83 LB I
MC 17631 lithic sample
I.B10.459 7/29/83 LB IB
I.B10.460 7/29/83 no pottery
MC 17651 bronze object Photo, PhotoA

B10106.1 Str IXB4

Debris of surface B10106, consisitng of compacted ash, compacted clay, and small stones. For dimensions
and location see B10106 above. At top level 483.77 m. (W) and 483.71 m. (E) below surface B10106 to bottom
level 483.66 m. above B10107. Runs to walls B10060, B10099, and B10113. Cut by B10108.

See Sections East, North.

I.B10.461 7/29/83 LB I
MC 17646 bone sample
I.B10.462 7/29/83 LB I
MC 17647 bone sample
MC 17648 lithic sample

B10107 Str post X

Destruction debris fallen on surface B10110 in the burning of the Str. X house. Consists of burned
bricks, cobble-sized stones. This deposit is thick in the southeast corner of the area, thinner in the
northwest corner. Located 3.85 m. from the North balk and 4 m. from the West balk at top level 483.71 m.
below debris B10106.1 to bottom level 483.61 m. above surface B10110. Runs to walls B10060, B10099, and
B10113.

Includes now B10109, which has been canceled.

See Section East.

I.B10.448 7/28/83 LB I
MC 17633 bone sample
MC 17634 lithic sample
MC 17635 flint blade Obj. 1092
I.B10.453 7/28/93 LB I
MC 17630 lithic sample

B10108 Str IXB3

Pit in southwest corner of the area, cut from the level of surface B10104. Filled with brick detritus, clay,
and cobbles. Located between 2.1 m. and 2.97 m. from the West balk and between 2.12 m. and 2.85 m. from the
North balk at top level 483.79 m. below B10102 to bottom level 483.51 m. Cut surfaces B10104 and B10108,
cut into debris B10107.

I.B10.451 7/28/83 EB, LB I
MC 17627 bone sample
MC 17628 bronze frag discard
MC 17629 mother of pearl sample
I.B10.458 7/29/83 LB IB
MC 17641 bird claw sample
MC 17642 bronze slag discard
MC 17643 bone sample

B10109 Canceled; combined with B10107

B10110 Str XA

Surface of plaster, compacted gray ash, and compacted soil. Surface was covered waith fallen burned bricks,
charred wood, black and gray ash. Located 4 m. from the West balk and 3.85 m. from the North balk (to
wall B10060) at top level 483.61 m. below destruction debris B10107 and above debris B10110.1. Runs to
walls B10060, B10099, and B10113. Pit B10111 cut through the southeast part of surface B10110.

Contemporary with surface B10087.

See Sections East, North; Photo 948.

B10110.P Str XA

Pottery and objects on surface B10110. Noteworthy was the base of an alabaster jar on this surface.

I.B10.463 7/29/83 LB I
MC 17644 bone sample
MC 17645 shell sample
MC 17650 Alabaster base Obj. 1106

B10110.1 Str XA

Debris of surface B10110, consisting of white chalk plaster, ash, and light brown soil. Located 4 m. from
the West balk and 3.85 m. from the North balk (to wall B10060) at top level 483.61 m. below surface B10110
to bottom level 483.58 m. above surface B10117, fill B10116, fill B10114, and wall ab10118. Runs to
walls B10060, B10099, and B10113.

I.B10.474 6/24/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51024 flint sample
MC 51028 bone sample
MC 51031 shell sample

B10111 Str XA

Pit/Installation set into surface B10110. This depression in the surface was deliberate and was ringed by
small cobble-sized stones. Located between 2 m. and 3.55 m. from the West balk and between 1.52 m. and
3.1 m. from the North balk at top levels 483.81 m. (on stone rim) and 483.51 m.(on bottom of the
installation) below destruction debris B10107.

The function of this installation could not be clearly defined either from location or from contents. It is
possible that material, such as grain or chaff, was stored in it. At the destruction of the building either
nothing was stored in the installation or it was consumed by the fire.

B10112 Str IXB1

Pit filled with ash seen in the West balk. Located 25 cm. from the West balk and 89 cm. from the South
balk at top level 484.35 m. below B10092 to bottom level 484.00 m.

See Section West.

B10113 Str IX-X

Stone wall along the West balk. Located between 8 cm. and 1 m. from the West balk and between 2.88 m. and
3.65 m. from the North balk at top level 484.40 m. below B10092. Surfaces BlOO96, B10103, B10104, Bl0106,
and B10110 run to wall B10113. Abuts wall B10060.

The wall may have been robbed out by later builders in search of stones for Str. 9 walls.

See Photo 948; Plan Stratum IXB2-4.

B10114 Str pre X

Fill for construction of B10110, consisting of loose soil and cobble and boulder-sized stones. Located
between 20 cm. and 2.22 m. from the East balk and between ca. 1.25 m. and 3.20 m. from the North balk at
top level 483.54 m. below debris B10110.1 and debris B10116 to bottom level 483.23 m. above surface B10119
and installation B10130. Lay against eastern face of wall B10118.

May have been loose fill and garbage thrown in a pit.

I.B10.466 6/22/87 MB, LB IIA
MC 51003 bone sample contaminated
I.B10.468 6/23/87 EB III, EB IV, LB I
MC 51005 bone sample
MC 51009 shell sample
MC 51010 glazed rock sample
MC 51011 flint sample
I.B10.471 6/23/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51013 flint sample
MC 51014 bone sample
MC 51016 grinding stone Obj. 1569
MC 51017 shell sample
I.B10.472 6/24/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51018 bone sample
MC 51019 shell sample
MC 51020 flint sample
MC 51021 skull frag sample
MC 51027 soil sample sample
I.B10.475 6/26/87 LB I
MC 51031 flint sample
MC 51032 bone sample
MC 51033 shell sample
MC 51037 grinding stone sample
MC 51038 quern sample
I.B10.485 6/26/87 LB
I.B10.496 6/30/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51090 shell sample
MC 51091 bone sample
MC 51092 flint sample
MC 51096 seeds sample
I.B10.499 7/01/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51100 shell sample
MC 51101 bone sample
MC 51102 flint sample
MC 51107 seed sample
MC 51108 soil sample sample
I.B10.509 7/07/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51139 bone sample
MC 51140 shell sample
MC 51141 flint sample
I.B10.521 7/10/87 LB
MC 51185 bone sample
MC 51186 shell sample
MC 51187 flint sample
MC 51188 quern frag sample
MC 51189 bronze frag sample metal
MC 51190 soil sample sample
I.B10.522 7/12/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51191 bone sample
MC 51192 shell sample

B10115 Canceled; combined with B10001

B10116 Str pre X

Fill For B10110, consisting of bricky material both light and dark brown soil, probably decayed bricks.
Included charcoal, pottery, and bone in very low percentages. Located between ca. 75 cm. and 3.90 m. from
the West balk and between ca. 35 cm. and 3.20 m. from the North balk at top levels 483.58 m. (NW), 483.7 m.
(NE), 483.77 m. (SW) below debris B10110.1 to bottom levels 483.65 m. (NW) above cobbles B10117, 483.53 m.
(SW) above surface B10119, 4833.42 m. (NE) above wall B10118 and surface B10119, above installations B10129,
B10130, B10131, and above a part of debris B10114. Runs to wall B10099, wall B10060, wall B10118.

I.B10.469 6/23/87 LB I
MC 51006 bone sample
MC 51007 flint sample
MC 51008 shell sample
MC 51012 soil & shell sample
I.B10.470 6/23/87 LB I
MC 5101S bone sample
I.B10.473 6/24/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51022 flint sample
MC 51023 bone sample
MC 51025 fish vertabra sample
MC 51026 shell sample
MC 51030 worked limestone discard
I.B10.476 6/24/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51034 bone sample
MC 51035 flint sample
MC 51036 shell sample
I.B10.477 6/24/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51039 bone sample
MC 51040 flint sample
MC 51041 shell sample
I.B10.478 6/24/87 EB, EB III, LB I
MC 51042 bone sample
MC 51043 shell sample
MC 51044 flint sample
MC 5104S plaster? sample
I.B10.480 6/24/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51047 bone sample
MC 51048 shell sample
MC 51049 flint sample
MC 51053 worked stone sample
I.B10.481 6/24/87 EB III, LB I
MC 5lO50 flint sample
MC 51052 shell sample
I.B10.483 6/26/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51062 bone sample
MC 51063 shell sample
MC 51064 flint sample
I.B10.492 6/29/87 EB, LB I
MC 51077 bone sample
MC 51078 shell sample
MC 51079 flint sample
I.B10.498 6/30/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51097 shell sample
MC 51098 bone sample
MC 51099 flint sample
I.B10.500 7/01/87 EB III
MC 51103 bone sample
MC 51104 shell sample
MC 51105 flint sample
MC 51106 seed sample

B10117 Str XIA

Cobble floor set in a mud mortar. Located 95 cm. from the West balk and between 1.05 m. and 2.20 m. from
the North balk at top level 483.65 m. below debris B10110.1 and above debris B10117.1. Runs to lowest phase
of wall B10099. Used with surface B10119.

See Section West; Photo 1312.

B10117.1 Str XIA

Debris of floor B10017, consisting of 90% cobble-sized field stones and dark mud mortar. For location and
dimensions see B10117 above. At top level 483.65 m. below surface B10117 to bottom level 483.60 m. above
surface B10119. Runs to lowest phase of wall B10099.

See Section West.

I.B10.493 6/30/87 EB, LB I
MC 51084 shell sample

B10118 Str XIAB

Wall constructed of large cobble and small boulder-sized field stones along and in the East balk of the area.
The wall is two rows wide (55 cm.), 2 courses high (28 cm.) and ca. 2.30 m. long. Located 2.30 m. from the
North balk and between 3.50 m. and 4.05 m. from the West balk (at North balk line), between 3.74 m. and
4.25 m. from the West balk (at 2.25 m. from the North balk line). At top level 483.73 m. (S), 483.78 m. (N)
below wall B10099, debris B10116, and debris B10110.1 to founding level 483.43 m. (N), 48355 m. (S) above
debris B10126 and wall B10127.

Surface B10119 runs to the western face of wall B10118. Debris/fill B10114 lay partly against the eastern
face of wall B10118.

See Sections North, East; Plan 608. Photos 1331, 1331A, 1340.

I.B10.519 7/10/87 LB
MC 51178 bone sample
MC 51181 hammerstone Obj. 1552

B10119 Str XIAB

Surface of loose soil and ash along the east and wall B10118, crushed and compacted shells and plaster
along the West balk. [N.B. the fragmented shells were weathered from deposits in local limestones.] Located
4.0 m. from the West balk to wall B10118 and between ca. 75 cm. and 2.95 m. from the North balk (where the
surface appears to have been broken by debris B10114 or to have been so poorly preserved that it could not
be successfully traced further to the south.) At top level 483.62 m. (W), 48353 m. (c) below cobbles
B10117, debris B10116. Surface B10119 was found covered with a heavy deposit of pottery and other material.
Used with installations B10129, B10130, B10131.

Runs to lowest phase of wall B1009 and to wall B10118. Used with cobbled surface B10117 and with stone
installations B10129, B10130 and B10131.

See Section West; Plan XIAB.

B10119.P Str XIA

Pottery and objects on surface B10119.

Photo 1312, 1313, 1331, 1331A, 1313B, 1340.

I.B10.482 6/24/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51054 bronze arrowhead Obj. 1458
MC 51055 bone sample
MC 51056 shell sample
MC 51057 flint sample
MC 51058 soil sample sample
I.B10.484 6/26/87 LB
MC 51059 bone sample
MC 51060 shell sample
MC 51061 flint sample
MC 51065 stone object Obj. 1457 1/2 perf. disk
MC 51066 charcoal sample
MC 51067 clay loom weight Obj. 1459
MC 51152 ceramic animal horn Obj. 1517
I.B10.486 6/26/87 EB, LB I
MC 51068 soil sample sample
MC 51069 bone sample
MC 51070 bronze arrowhead Obj. 1477
MC 51071 shell sample
MC 51072 flint sample
MC 51073 soil sample sample
I.B10.487 6/26/87 EB, LB I
I.B10.488 6/26/87 LB I
I.B10.489 6/26/87 EB, LB I
I.B10.490 6/26/87 EB, LB I
I.B10.491 6/29/87 EB, LB I
MC 51074 bone sample
MC 51075 shell sample
MC 51076 flint 51076, 51076A
MC 51080 bone bead Obj. 1476
MC 51081 bitumen sample mineral
I.B10.494 6/30/87 LB I
MC 51085 shell sample
MC 51086 bitumen sample mineral
MC 51087 bone sample
MC 51089 flint sample

B10119.1 Str XIA

Debris of surface B10119 consisting of loose gray soil and ash, compacted shells and plaster, brown
soil and brick debris. For location and dimensions see surface B10119 above. At top levels 483.62 m. (W),
483.53 m. (c) below surface B10119 and installations B10129, B10130, B10131 to bottom levels 483.60 m. (W),
483.48 m. (c) above fill B10120, wall B10121, and fill B10132.

See Section West.

I.B10.495 6/30/87 LB
MC 51082 bone sample
MC 51083 flint sample
MC 51088 shell sample
MC 51095 worked stone Obj. 1497 limestone palette
I.B10.501 7/02/87 LB I
MC 51109 bone sample
MC 51111 flint sample
MC 51112 soil sample sample
MC 51115 stone pendant Obj. 1487
I.B10.503 7/02/87 LB I
MC 51117 bone sample
MC 51118 shell sample
MC 51119 flint sample

B10120 Canceled; combined with B10132

B10121 Str XIIA-D

Wall built of cobble-sized field stones, dry-laid. The wall (as exposed in the 1987 season) was two rows
wide (36 cm.), exposed 3 courses high (40 cm.) and 3.12 m. long. Located between 36 cm. and 2.91 m. from
the North balk and between 62 cm. and 1.19 m. from the West balk (at northern end), between 1.35 m. and
1.74 m. from the West balk (at southern end where it abuts wall B10134). At top level 48352 m. (N), 48356 m.
(S) below debris B10119.1, wall B10099, debris B10127.

Abuts wall B10134, abutted by wall B10137; tabun B10136 was built against its east face; surfaces B10135
and B10138 run to its east face. Surface B10139 probably runs also to its east face. Not excavated to
foundation level.

See Photos 1312; 1331; 1333; 1398; 1399, B10136, Plan.

B10122 Str pre X

Debris beneath bench along the north face of wall B10060. Consists of loose dark brown soil, brick
debris. Located between 1.0 m. and 1.25 m. from the South balk (at east end), between 25 cm. and 50 cm.
from the South balk (at west end) and 4.0 m. from the West balk at top level 483.69 m. below bench of
wall B10060 to bottom level 483.60 m. above fill B10125.

See Section East.

I.B10.506 7/03/87 EB, LB I
MC 51129 bone sample
MC 51130 shell sample
MC 51131 flint sample
MC 51132 smooth pebble discard
I.B10.507 7/03/87 EB III
MC 51133 bone sample
MC 51134 shell sample
MC 51135 flint sample

B10123 Str pre X

Debris beneath wall B10060, consisting of dark brown soil, brick debris. Located 4.0 m. from the West balk
and 25 cm. from the South balk (at western end), between ca. 30 cm. and 1.0 m.. from the South balk (at
eastern end). At top level 483.73 m. below wall B10060 to bottom level 483.63 m. above fill debris B10125.
Runs to west face of wall B10127.

See Section South.

I.B10.511 7/07/87 EB III
MC 51146 bone sample
MC 51147 shell sample
MC 51148 flint sample

B10124 Str pre XA

Small triangle-shaped section of fill debris in the northwest corner of the area. Contains brick debris and
small cobble-sized stones. Located ca. 1.0 m. from the West balk and ca. 50 cm. from the North balk at top
level 484.37 m. below debris B10110.1 to bottom level 483.70 m. above a part of wall B10099 (lowest phase)
but not excavated below. Runs to face of wall B10099.

See Sections West, North.

I.B10.514 7/08/87 LB I
MC 511S7 bone sample
MC 511S9 flint sample

B10125 Str pre X

Fill, consisting of soft patches of dark soil and hard bricky debris. Located ca. 95 cm. from the South
balk (at East balk line), ca. 75 cm. from the South balk at west end, and 3.70 m. from the East balk at top
level 483.65 m. below debris B10123 to bottom level 483.57 m. above part of wall B10118 and fill B10132.
Runs to face of wall B10118, appears to have been disturbed by B10114.

Although isolated from it by B110114, fill B10125 may be identical to B10116.

See section South.

I.B10.515 7/08/87 EB III
MC 51160 bone sample
MC 51161 shell sample
MC 55162 flint sample
MC 51163 seed sample
I.B10.516 7/09/87 EB III
MC 51164 bone sample
MC 51165 shell sample
MC 51166 flint sample

B10126 Str pre XI

Debris beneath wall B10118, consisting of dark brown to gray softly compacted soil, some brick debris.
Located ca. 1.70 m. from the North balk and between ca. 3.55 m. and 4.25 m. from the West balk at top level
483.55 m. (S), 483.43 m. (N) below wall B10118 to bottom level 483.33 m. above fill debris B10132 and part of
wall B10127.

See Section East, North.

I.B10.520 7/10/87 EB III
MC 51182 bone sample
MC 51184 flint sample

B10127 Str XIIA-D

Wall built of large cobble-sized and a few small boulder-sized fieldstones, dry-laid. Located 4.0 m. from
the North balk and between 3.95 m. and 4.25 m. from the West balk. Located mostly in the East balk; though
partially exposed in the removal of wall B10118, its full width not known. At top level 484.60 m. below
wall B10118 and debris B10126 (no founding level; not removed). Wall B10127 is at least 2 rows wide (at
least 40 cm.), at least 2 to 4 courses high (40 cm. to 70 cm.) and 4.0 m. long. Surfaces B10133,B10135,
B10138 and B10139 run to the West face of wall B10127.

See Section East; Photo 1331.

B10128 Str pre XI

Debris beneath wall B10099, consisting of hard compacted brick-like material some noticeable shell deposit.
Located ca. 3.30 m. from the West balk and up to 1.0 m. from the North balk at top level 483.58 m. below
wall B10099 to bottom level 483.41 m. above wall B10121 and wall B10137.

See Sections North, West.

I.B10.523 7/12/87 EB III, LB
MC 51194 bone sample
MC 51195 shell sample
MC 51196 flint sample

B10129 Str XI

Stone installation constructed of a circle of stones used with surface B10119. Stones used were one large
boulder-sized stone, several smaller boulder-sized stones over a flat boulder as a base. Located between
ca. 1.10 m. and 1.90 m. from the North balk and between ca. 1.20 m. and 2.10 m. from the West balk at top
level 483.47 m. below debris B10116 to bottom level 483.19 m. above debris B10119.1.

Surface B10119 (in a poorly preserved condition) runs to installation B10129. The installation appears to
have been used for supporting pottery vessels, perhaps during their loading or emptying.

See Photo 1331, 1331A.

I.B10.531 7/23/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51229 flint sample
MC 51230 bone sample
MC 51231 shell sample
MC 51232 mineral sample discard

B10130 Str XI

Stone installation consisting of a ring of large cobble-sized fieldstones, drylaid. Located between ca.
1.25 m. and 2.15 m from the North balk and between ca. 75 cm. and 1.79 m. from the West balk at top level
483.40 m. below debris B10116 and B10114 to bottom level 482.92 m. above debris B10119.1

Used with surface B10119. Circle of stones likely used as support for pottery vessels, like that of
installation B10129.

See Photo 1331.

I.B10.541 7/28/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51251 flint discard stone
MC 51252 bead Obj. 1668
MC 51253 shell sample
MC 51255 bone sample

B10131 Str XI

Stone installation of a ring of cobble-sized fieldstones and one fragment of a grinding quern. Located
between ca. 70 cm. and 1.2 m. from the North balk and between ca. 65 cm. and 1.10 m. from the East bank at
top level 483.46 m. below debris B10116 to bottom level 483.26 m. above debris B10119.1.

Used with surface B10119. Served likely as support for pottery vessels, as were installations B10129 and
B10130.

I.B10.533 7/24/87 EB III
MC 51233 quern frag sample stone
MC 51234 flint sample
MC 51235 bone sample

B10132 Str pre XI

Fill for construction of surface B10119, consisting of reddish-brown brick-like material some bits of
charcoal very few stones. Located 4.0 m. from the North balk and 4.0 m. from the East balk at top level
483.33 m. (N), 483.32 m. (S), 483.52 m. (NW), 483.62 m. (SW) below debris B10119.1, fill B10125, debris
B10128 to a bottom level 483.20 m. (W) (not completely removed along West balk), 483.22 m. (SE) above
surface B10133, surface B10135, tabun B10136, wall B10134, wall B10137, and wall B10121. Lay against
western face of wall B10121.

Includes now B10120, which has been canceled.

See Section West, East, South.

I.B10.502 7/02/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51110 shell sample
MC 51113 bone sample
MC 51114 flint sample
MC 51116 ceramic ball Obj. 1486 bottle stopper
MC S1120 worked pottery ceramic return to pottery
I.B10.504 7/03/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51121 bone sample
MC 51122 shell sample
MC 51123 flint 51123, 51123A
I.B10.508 7/06/87 EB III
MC 51136 bone sample
MC 51137 shell sample
MC 51138 flint 51138, 51138A
MC 51142 flat stone sample stone
I.B10.524 7/19/87 EB III
MC 51197 bone sample
MC 51198 shell sample
MC 51199 flint sample
I.B10.525 7/20/87 EB III
MC 51200 flint sample
MC 51201 shell sample
MC 51202 bone sample
MC 51203 olive pit sample
MC 51204 flint tool sample
I.B10.526 7/21/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51206 flint sample
MC 51207 shell sample
MC 51208 bone sample
MC 51209 olive pit sample
I.B10.527 7/22/87 EB III
MC 51215 flint sample
MC 51216 shell sample
MC 51217 bone sample
MC 51218 shell sample
I.B10.528 7/22/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51210 saddle quern sample
MC 51211 quern frag sample
MC 51212 fan scraper Obj. 1616
MC 51213 ballista Obj. 1640
MC 51214 flint sample
I.B10.529 7/23/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51219 flint sample
MC 51220 quern frag sample
MC 51221 bone sample
MC 51222 shell sample
MC 51225 hammerstone 51225, 51225A
I.B10.532 7/24/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51236 flint microlithic core Obj. 1705
MC 51237 bone sample
MC 51238 shell sample
MC 51240 possible quern sample
MC 51241 basin frag sample
I.B10.535 7/24/87 EBIII
MC 51242 flint sample
I.B10.536 7/27/87 EB III, LB I
MC 51243 bone sample
MC 51244 flint 51244, 51244A
MC 51245 shell sample
MC 51246 quern frag sample
MC 51247 ballista sample
I.B10.540 7/28/87 EB III
MC 51254 ballista Obj. 1684
MC 51256 bone sample
MC 51257 flint 51257, 51257A
MC 51258 ballista Obj. 1686
MC 51259 worked stone discard
MC 51260 shell sample
MC 51261 stone bowl Obj. 1688
MC 51262 olive pit sample
MC 51263 blade frag 51263, 51263A
MC 51264 bitumen sample
MC 51265 fan scraper Obj. 1687
MC 51279 potter's marks Obj. 1703a, b

B10133 Str XIIA

Surface of lightly compacted dark black ash. Located up to 1.15 m. from the South balk to wall B10134 and
exposed 2.50 m. from the East balk at top level 483.18 m. below fill B10132 (not excavated below). Runs to
southern face of wall B10134 and to western face of wall B10127.

Appears to connect to surface B10135 through an opening or break in wall line B10134.

See Sections East, South; Photo 1384; 1398, 1399, Plan.

B10133.P Canceled; combined with B10132.

B10134 Str XIIA-D

Wall constructed of cobble-sized fieldstones and pebbles, probably dry-laid. Wall B10134 is two rows wide
with rubble core (52 cm. wide), exposed to 2-3 courses high (35 cm.) and 1.45 m. long. Wall's length may
have been broken and originally extended to wall B10127 in the East balk. (Alternately the gap between walls
B10127 and B10134 may be an originally intended passage. A large flat stone set into surface B10133/B10135
may have been simply a paving stone.) Located between 71 cm. and 1.53 m. from the South balk and between
1.09 m. and 2.60 m. from the East balk at top level 483.32 m. (E), 483.32 m. (W) below debris B10132. Not
excavated fully; no founding level.

Surface B10133 runs to the southern face of wall B10134; surfaces B10135 and B10138 to the northern face.
It is probable that surface B10139 also runs to wall B10134 from the north. Abutted by wall B10121 from the
north. A part of wall B10134 was cut by preparations for installation B10130.

See Plan 634; Photos 1398, 1399, B10136, Plan.

B10135 Str XIIA

Surface of lightly compacted black ash and soil, a surface difficult to trace because of its having been
poorly preserved, uneven and broken. Surface B10135 was found covered with a large quantity of broken and
whole vessels.

Located up to 3.80 m. from the East balk and up to 2.90 m. from the North balk at top level 483.09 m. (N),
483.12 m. (S) below debris B10132 and above debris B10135.1. Runs to walls B10137, B10134, B10121, B10127
and to tabun B10136.

See Sections East, North; Plan 634; Photos 1398, 1399, Plan.

B10135.P Str XIIA

Pottery and objects on surface B10135.

Photos 1398; 1399, B10035P, B10136.

I.B10.530 7/23/87 EB III WHOLE VOTIVE
MC 51223 blade Obj. 1641
MC 51224 used flake Obj. 1642 flint
MC 51226 bitumen sample mineral
MC 51227 ballista Obj. 1639
I.B10.534 7/24/87 EB III
MC 51239 potter's mark Obj. 1654
I.B10.537 7/28/87 EB III
MC 51248 bone sample
MC 51249 stone bowl Obj. 1667
MC 51250 flint sample
I.B10.538 7/28/87 EB III
I.B10.539 7/28/87 EB III
I.B10.542 7/29/87 EB III
MC 51266 flint sample
MC 51267 bone sample
MC 51268 shell sample

B10135.1 Str XIIA

Debris of surface B10135, consisting of loose black ash, chunks of brick, bones, and dark brown soil. For
location and dimensions see surface B10135 above. At top level 483.09 m. (N), 483.12 m. (S) below surface
B10135 to bottom level 482.97 m. above surface B10138. Runs to walls B10127, B10134, B10121, B10137 and to
tabun B10136.

See Sections East, North.

I.B10.544 7/29/87 EB III
MC 51270 flint sample
MC 51271 bone sample
MC 51272 shell sample
MC 51273 bitumen sample
MC 51274 quern frag sample
MC 51275 olive pit sample
MC 51276 spindle whorl Obj. 1727
MC 51277 soil sample sample
MC 51278 1/2 stone bowl Obj. 1704
MC 51288 incised sherd Obj. 1723
I.B10.545 7/30/87 EB III
MC 51280 bone sample
MC 51281 shell sample
MC 51282 flint sample

B10136 Str XIIA-D

Tabun constructed of stones and clay against the eastern face of wall B10121. The tabun appears to have had
a base ring of stones against and on which clay/mud was built for its body. The tabun has survived only to
a height of 25 cm., its walls between 10 cm. and 15 cm. thick It is 1.08 m. X 91 cm. in width. Located
between 84 cm. and 2.12 m. from the North balk and between 1.94 m. and 2.85 m. from the East balls at top
level 483.11 m. below debris B10132. (Not removed or excavated below, no founding levels.)

Surfaces B10135 and B10138 run to tabun B10136. Built against wall B10121, between walls B10134 and B10137.
A deposit of ash was found on the surfaces associated with this tabun; a deep deposit was found against the
southern face of the roughly circular installation, against wall B10134. A piece of a saddle quern was
found inside the circle of the tabun.

See Plan 634; Photos 1398; 1399, B10136.

I.B10.543 7/29/87 NO POTTERY
MC 51269 quern frag sample stone

B10137 Str XIIA-D

Wall built of large cobble-sized fieldstones, 2 rows wide (41 cm.), exposed 1 to 3 courses high (ca. 25 cm.)
and 1.55 m. long. Located between ca 1.6 m. and 3.0 m. from the East balk and up to 65 cm. from the North
balk at top level 483.36 m. (W) below debris B10132, wall B10099, debris B10128. Not fully exposed; no
foundation levels. Surfaces B10135 and B10138 run to the southern face of wall B10137. Surface B10139
probably runs to wall B10137 also. Abuts wall B10121.

See Plan 634; Photos 1398; 1399, B10136.

B10138 Str XIIBC

Surface of earth covered with black ash and some pottery. Located 2.8 m. from the East balk and ca 2.8 m.
from the North balk at top level 482.97 m. below debris B10135.1 and above debris B10138.1. Runs to walls
B10121, B10127, B10134, B10137, and tabun B10136.

See Sections East, North, Plan.

B10138.P Str XIIBC

Pottery on surface B10138.

I.B10.546 7/30/87 EB III

B10138.1 Str XIIBC

Debris of surface B10138, consisting of ash, compacted dark soil, up to 30% pebbles. For location and
dimensions see surface B10138 above. At top level 482.97 m. below surface B10138 to bottom level 482.90 m.
above surface B10139. Located 1.0 m. from the North balk and 1.0 m. from the East balk in a probe in the NE
corner of the area.

See Sections East, North.

I.B10.547 7/30/87 EB III
MC 51283 blade 51283, 51283A
MC 51284 blade sample
MC 51285 bone sample
MC 51286 flint 51286-1, 51286-1A
51286-2, 51286-2A
MC 51287 shell sample

B10139 Str XIID

Surface of heavily compacted reddish-brown clay, even and unbroken. Located in a probe in the NE corner of
the area, 1.0 m. from the North balk and 1.0 m. from the east balk at top level 482.90 m. Not excavated
below. Probably runs to walls B10121, B10134, B10137, B10127, but the connection was not made in the narrow
probe in the 1987 season.

See Sections East, North, Plan.

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