Villa Magna

Interpretation

    • This Cocciopesto surface was that on which the mosaic tesserae were laid down.
      • Darian Marie Totten
    • 25-6-2010

Stratigraphic Relationships

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Description

  • cocciopesto surface found immediately under SU 8175
  • composition, consistency
  • cuts in parts
  • cocciopesto
  • relatively smooth surface
  • brick fragments
  • see plan
  • fine ground gray-white mortar
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  • gray-white
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  • This is a smooth cocciopesto surface that slopes slightly from west to east. The mortar of this surface is fine grained grayish white mortar with inclusions of terra cotta 3 mm (yellowish orange, brownish red), small yellow inclusions 1-2 mm, small black inclusions of <4 mm and small blue inclusions of <1 mm. There are some small depressions visable on the surface where the CP is degraded. The surface was also cut by SU 8183.
  • exposed, but probably extends under section of the trench to the east
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Basic Information

  • cocciopesto surface found immediately under SU 8175

Plan

Record Details

    • Lisa Fentress
    • Darian Marie Totten
  • 25-6-2010
  • Ismini Miliaresis
  • 25-6-2010