Stratigraphic Units

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Publication

Publication Status
Publication Year
Publication Notes

Basics

Excavation Year
Area
Definition
Formation Process
Stratigraphical Reliability
SU Type
Layer Distinguished By
Photos
Photo Model

Record Events

Filled Out By
Revised By
Finds Studied By
Filled Out On
Revised On
Finds Processed On
SU Closed

Inclusions

Class Frequency Details
Anthropic
Amphorae Medium
Dolia Rare Very large
Glass Medium
Marble Medium Includes large marble architectural elements
Metal Rare lead
Metal Rare Iron
Mosaic Tile Rare
Pottery Medium
Tiles Frequent
Geologic
Basalt Rare
Limestone Rare
Limestone Rare
Travertine Rare
Tufo Frequent gray
Tufo Frequent Red
Organic
Animal Bones Medium Often large pieces
Animal Teeth Rare
Charcoal Rare

Soil Matrix

Composition
Clay %
Silt %
Sand %
Matrix
Compaction
Measured Compaction
Measured Compaction (kg per cm)
Color

Unit Limits

Northern Limit
Southern Limit
Western Limit
Eastern Limit
Depth Limit
Unit Limit Notes

Stratigraphic Sequence

Relationships

Observations and Descriptions

Observations
Position
Shape

Layers

Surface
Inclusion Observations
Thickness Observations
Interface

Cuts

Cut Edges
Cut Sides
Cut Bottom
Cut Top Edge
Cut Bottom Edge
Cut Observations

Structural Remains

Alignment
Building Technique

Binding Agent
Mortar Description
Mortar Inclusions

Mortar Inclusion Size
Wall Facing

Foundations
Floor Type

Wall Finishing

Dimensions
Structure Description

Samples

Total Volume of Layer (buckets)
Soil Sampling
Soil Sample Quantity (buckets)
Soil Sample Fraction (%)
Sieving
Sieving Sample Quantity (buckets)
Sieving Sample Fraction (%)
Non Soil Sampling
Non Soil Sample Type
Non Soil Sample Size

Interpretations

Interpretations
2018-07-22 Jason Farr

SU 8318 is a layer composed primarily of collapsed wall material, resulting from natural collapse after abandonment of the building (though some dumping activities may have occurred during the same period). Large sections of relatively complete walls sat horizontally in the SE corner of Room I-20, SE corner of Room I-17, and the SW corner of Room I-17; these appear to have collapsed from more or less directly above (especially in the SE corner of I-20, where the preserved wall height roughly matches that of the collapsed section. Importantly, these collapsed wall sections preserve two courses of brick between mainly tufo courses; the only other evidence for the use of brick in these walls is near the foundations of walls SU 8122 and SU 8367. The tufo ashlar inclusions may also have come from nearby features, but their original location and precise function remain undetermined.

2018-07-17 Erica Canavan

Layer of deposited rubble covering the floors, cuts, and features of Room 20.

Dates and Phasing

Approximate Date of Layer
to
Date of Layer Observations
Creation Phase (First Phase Present)
Last Active Phase (Present and in Use)
Last Presence Phase (Last Phase Present, not in Use)

Faunal Register

Bag # Cassetta # Recovery Method # of Specimens Weight (gr) Notes
2423 147 Excavation 0 3000
Totals 0 3000

Faunal NISP

Species NISP NISP % NISP Notes
0 0
Totals 0

Bulk Finds

Finds Observations
Finds Storage Notes
Bulk Finds
Class Count Weight (kg) Details
CBM 57.7 Weighed and discarded on July 19th, 2018, apart from stamped CBM which was retained.
CBM 1695.07 7/3/2018 158.95 kg of CBM weighed and discarded apart from stamped fragments. July 4 2018, 163.16 kg of tile weighed and discarded, apart from stamped fragments. July 5th 2018, an additional 231.76 kg of CBM, including triangular bricks and roof tiles, weighed and discarded apart from stamped/drilled fragments. July 6th 2018, an additional 183.6 of CBM weighed and discarded apart from stamped/drilled fragments. July 9th 2018, a further 166.38 kg weighed and discarded, except for stamped CBM which was retained. July 10th, 2018: an additional 18.92kg of CBM weighed and discarded with the exception of stamped CBM. July 11, 2018: 278.3 kg of CBM weighed and discarded with the exception of stamped CBM, which was retained. July 12th, 2018: A further 367.62 kg of CBM weighed and discarded with the exception of stamped CBM, which was retained. July 13th, 2018: A further 92.2 kg of CBM weighed and discarded with the exception of stamped CBM, which was retained. 34.18 kg checked for stamps.
Iron 9 0.156 Fragments of square nails, some well preserved.
Lead 1 0.51 one large piece
Lead 2 0.229 Two amorphous pieces.
Marble 8 16.9 All Carrara marble. One large slab, the rest much smaller.
Marble 4 4.166 white italian marble
Marble 8 0.283 3 slabs of Pietra Bekhen/ Basanite (Lapis Basanites from Egypt); 3 rosso antico rectangular pieces from opus sectile floor, 2 carrara- one unworked, 1 shaped to a rounded triangular point (nose like?); 1 corinthinan rectangular piece of opus sectile floor
Marble 8 16.9 All Carrara marble. One large slab, the rest much smaller.
Marble 8 16.9 All Carrara marble. One large slab, the rest much smaller.
Marble 8 16.9 All Carrara marble. One large slab, the rest much smaller.
Marble 8 16.9 All Carrara marble. One large slab, the rest much smaller.
Marble 8 16.9 All Carrara marble. One large slab, the rest much smaller.
Marble 8 16.9 All Carrara marble. One large slab, the rest much smaller.
Mosaic Tile 5 0.071 4 large black basalt tessera, 1 TINY white tessera
Mosaic Tile 85 1.649 stone tesserae- two sizes; 3 large black tesserae are still joined
Mosaic Tile 4 0.007 small glass tesserae- 3 red, 1 blue
Mosaic Tile 4 0.007 small glass tesserae- 3 red, 1 blue
Totals 178 1878.148
Lost / Damaged - Shed Fire 2020
Fire Damage Notes

Special Finds

2657
Loom Weight, Loom Weight

2663
Loom Weight, Loom weight

2667
Inscription, Marble inscription

2669
Loom Weight, loom weight

2696
Architectural Element, Marble column fragment

2699
Ceramic Object, Miniature vessel

2706
Architectural Element, Marble column fragment

2707
Architectural Element, Marble architectural element

2747
Coin, AE coin -

2769
Architectural Element, Marble revetment fragment

2832
Graffito, Black gloss base with graffito

2833
Lamp, Lamp patrix

2841
Altar, Terracotta Altar (Arula)

2842
Stamp, Amphora Stamp

Ceramics

Ceramics Assemblage Condition
Lost / Damaged - Shed Fire 2020
Ceramics Condition Comments
Ceramics
Class Whole Vessels Rims Handles Bases Walls Total Weight (kg) Minimum Size (cm) Maximum Size (cm) Details
African Cookware 0 6 0 1 0 7 0.083 2 5
African Red Slip 1 2 3 0.051 2 7
Amphora 7 33 6 242 288 18.7 3 11
Black Gloss 2 2 0.007 2 4
CBM 0 2.3 Only small fragments. All was discarded.
Commonware 46 3 15 191 255 5.46 2 8
Creamware 0 5 2 4 68 79 0.929 2 7
Dolium 4 59 63 61.98 10 11 Not washed due to water shortage. Dolium rims of different sizes indicate at least two separate vessels.
Glazed Ceramic 2 2 0.01 3 4 Possible forum ware. Giordano to check offsite publications.
Painted Creamware 1 11 12 0.173 3 8
Terra Sigillata 1 1 0.004 3 3
Unidentified Ceramic 2 1 12 15 0.335 4 10 Giordano is looking into these. Weighed and processed on June 27th, 2019 but may be redistributed to other categories later.
Totals 0 71 39 27 590 727 90.032

Glass

Glass
Class Whole Vessels Rims Handles Bases Walls Total Weight (kg) Minimum Size (cm) Maximum Size (cm) Details
Vessel Glass 5 6 11 0.021 1 4
Totals 0 5 0 0 6 11 0.021

Spot Dates

4643
530 AD - 580 AD

4644
275 AD - 350 AD

Connected Forms

Attachments

Attachments
PM1867_SU8318_Ex.pdf
Photo Model

Large rubble collapse in Room 17 and 20.

SU_8318_1.JPG
Photo

SU_8318_2.JPG
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SU_8318_2.JPG
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SU_8318_3.JPG
Photo

SU_8318_4.JPG
Photo

SU_8318_5.JPG
Photo

SU_8318_6.JPG
Photo

SU_8318_extension_1.JPG
Photo

SU_8318_extension_2.JPG
Photo

PM1904_SU8318_ex.pdf
Photo Model

Extension of rubble collapse

GPR_8318_sketch.pdf
Sketch

PM1936_SU8318_ex.pdf
Photo Model

Extension of rubble collapse

SU_8318_collapse_1.JPG
Photo

Section of collapse found under ramp

SU_8318_collapse_2.JPG
Photo

Section of collapse found under ramp

pm2018_su8402_su8403_su8178_su8318_ex.pdf
Photo Model

Walls and mosaic floor in northeast corner of Room I-17.

SU_8318_extension_3.JPG
Photo

SU_8318_extension_4.JPG
Photo

Developed by the Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies, University of Arkansas.