Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (16.2004(2005))

TELL QARAMEL

SYRIA

and charcoal, was deposited on a floor of red
mud. Locus 16 located further to the south
was only partly excavated; its eastern part
was destroyed by an Early Bronze Age pit,
while the rest of the structure disappeared
into the southern wall of the trench. It was
constructed of mud and mud blocks (pise).
A hearth surrounded by a superstructure of
stones was found inside it. The fill

consisted of charcoal, ash and animal bones.
Moreover, two yokes — remains of some
kind of post supporting the roof (c. 0.30-
0.40 m) — were discovered. The floor of the
building (c. 8 cm thick) was covered with
mud laid on pebbles. Underlying it was an
older floor. The evidence here included two
yokes, hearth querns and mortars, all
probably used in everyday activities.


Fig. 8. Square K-4 b,d, K-3 b, L-4 a,c, L-3 a- Stratum V, level 3
(Drawing J. Gawronska, K. Januszek)

305