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.fd daily journal P802 q1,-wk,-dy,k100
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-wk Two large picks and 6 in support reported for work.  All workmen properly equipped and working efficiently, due in part to timely installation of tents.  Hussein, assistant to surveyor, available to work part-time as pickman.

-dy Introduced archaeology team to workmen.  Began pick run to remove topsoil, f1, of k12, leveling surface of locus.  Inspected pottery and counted sherd types, then discarded.  Began to excavate accumulation, f2, under topsoil.  Established sampling locus, k100, along the south baulk of k13.  Finished day by cleaning, including leveling of baulks to promote safe operation of wheelbarrows.

q 1
ds Field sherd analysis showed one base sherd from the Mitanni period and one fineware body sherd from the ED IIIB BA temple period.

k 100
dy Laid out and relayed a 2m by 2m locus centered along the south baulk of locus k13.  Pottery from this locus will be processed daily in the laboratory to guide stratigraphic analysis and strategic decisions for the unit.