The blocking stone of this chamber had fallen and the entry could only be estimated. The floor of the chamber contained a thin clay layer over the natural white marl. The pile of human remains were in very poor condition. It is estimated that 1-2 people were buried in this chamber. [2]Schaub, R. Thomas and Walter E. Rast. 1989. Bab edh-Dhra’. Excavations in the Cemetery Directed by Paul W. Lapp (1965-67). Reports of the Expedition to the Dead Sea Plain, Jordan, Volume 1. Winona … Continue reading Some joined vertebrate lead the excavators to surmise that it may have been a primary burial. A fragment of a clay figurine was found associated with the pile of bones.
References
| ↑1 | Lapp, Nancy. 1977. Correspondence from Nancy Lapp to ASOR Corporation Representatives 1977, Lapp-ASOR December 1977, ASOR Archives. |
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| ↑2 | Schaub, R. Thomas and Walter E. Rast. 1989. Bab edh-Dhra’. Excavations in the Cemetery Directed by Paul W. Lapp (1965-67). Reports of the Expedition to the Dead Sea Plain, Jordan, Volume 1. Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns (p.41-58 |