Bamboula, Area A Strats A–G

Area A Stratum A

The stratification within stratum A falls into the following groups. A(1) is the earliest consistent level, except for Tomb No. 1, which is discussed elsewhere. It has no direct physical relation to any level prior to statrum E. Strata A(2),(3), and (4) are contiguous and form a direct chronological sequence. A(5) and (6) are stratigraphically isolated prior to stratum D, but appear to belong to the period in question.

In the following list, the vases and sherds are listed according to levels. The exact chronological attribution of the stratum must await a reanalysis of the pottery, particularly of the Base Ring and White Slip wares, whose relative chronology is now clearer than when this area was excavated. It is probable that A (1) belongs to the L.C.IA period, A(2) to the L.C.IB period, and the other levels to an early phase of the L.C.IIA period. A(1) The remains of this early stage were found in a pit in the edge of the excavated area southwest of A.VIII.3, (2:1) and in earth between 9.15 and bed-rock in the corner between A.VIII.1 (2:5) and 3 (2:1). One vase was found: Pithos, plain ware (JFD notebook V, p.116, no. 3)

Printed:

Handwritten marginalia: Photo BAM 164-5; "red clay, mica, relief bands; km evidently not catalogued now"

Handwritten marginalia: "all Rub was found was handmade but about 7 sherds missing" "red clay" (one is red hand made, trimmed)

Handwritten marginalia: "3 Wh.Sl.I bag with other two MS lost"

The sherds were: 50% plain 5 sherds white slip ware (at least 3 Wh.Sl.I) 7 " Base Ring Ware 9 " Wash Ware 5 " Red polished 26 decorated sherds

Handwritten marginalia: "what does this disparity mean?"

Handwritten marginalia: "V, p.155"

A(2a) comprises the floor (?) material in section c, between 11.43/11.77 and bedrock. The sherds found in this level were: 50% plain 4 sherds White Slip 6 " Base Ring 3 " Wash Ware 3 " Red on Black (Sh489) 4 " Red Polished II (called RP III on sherd tag card) probably III (my comment with checking) 1 " Burnished 1 " Red Neolithic (?) 22 decorated sherds

Handwritten marginalia: "(rim on handmade, a few mic. wheelmade; at least one PWM II"

Handwritten marginalia: "S 46"

Handwritten marginalia: "I WS I 3 WS II"

Handwritten marginalia: "(or read 1 W-m)"

Handwritten marginalia: "Sh 489"