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Basic Description and Interpretation

ID
7037
Definition
Opus mixtum wall built on top of wall 7057
Description
This wall, though it appears to be a single construction, has at least four distinct sections, in four different techniques: opus reticulatum at the east, petit appareil in the center,with opus incertum at the west and possibly opus mixtum on top. Part of the concrete foundation on the north side, where the wall does not sit atop blocks 7071, is preserved.
Interpretations
2016-07-22 - Andrew Johnston: This wall belongs to the later phase of Room 1, after the destruction of the ashlar phase. It may be in phase with E wall 7038, as part of a more extensive reorganization of this space.
Stratigraphical Reliability
Good
Stratigraphic Sequence
  • 7037
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Detailed Description

Northern Limit
Original
Southern Limit
Original
Western Limit
Original
Eastern Limit
Original
Depth Limit
Not Original
Unit Limit Notes
This wall seems to have been constructed to close a gap in a later phase between earlier ashlar walls 7036 and 7057, and thus its E and W limits seem to be original.
Observations
Partially exposed by previous excavations of the SAR.
Position
S part of Area H, at S limit of Room 1.
Shape
Rectilinear
Alignment
E-W
Building Technique
Concrete
Binding Agent
Mortar
Wall Facing
Opus Reticulatum
Opus Mixtum
Opus Incertum
Petit Appareil
Foundations
No Shuttering
Dimensions
4m long x 1m tall x 0.45m wide.
Formation Process
Construction

Identification and Documentation

Excavation Year
2016
Excavation Area
H
SU Type
Anthropic
Layer Distinguished By
Compaction
Color
Composition
Photos
yes
Photo Model
yes
Publication Status
Beta