Field diary·DII:2a·1927–1928

Soli, the theatreAlfred Westholm

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Handwritten in Swedish. Every line is transcribed and translated, and the English sits beside the scan.

Scan 113 of field diary DII:2a (Soli, the theatre), handwritten in Swedish. The transcription and translation follow.

Scan: Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, DII:2a, Public domain (CC0).

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… layer is found at this place. On the other hand, in Roman times the stone-paved floor was laid c. 0,80 m above the present groundwater level. Clearly in connection with this floor the asphestiwall was built and also the ashlar wall of which one part has been broken away over a larger stretch of the excavated. Between these walls lie two Ionic-Corinthian column bases of earlier date built in. In connection with this construction stands also a stairway on the south side of the ashlar wall and parallel to it. Of later date and built right across the stairs are walls 1 and 2 which however can be followed considerably deep down. The excavated area can be regarded as a a relatively undisturbed piece between two quarries. An extension of the trench to the north would of course expose new capitals and columns but fall outside the expedition's interest. The area is photographed and mapped. The capitals are taken care of. — The archaic statue fragments found here are considered have probably … continues

65 figures hard to readstruck struck outadded written in above” jug ditto, and what it repeatsword reading not certain