Str1117

Code name (Unique Key)

Str1117

Type of structural unit

Staircases

List of related timber evidence

Hole

Space code

General dimensions of the saved part of the staircases

1,50x0,90

Height of each flight of stairs

The staircase is heavily deformed due to collapse

Steps and pavement of landing

Stone blocks

Loadbearing system of staircase: presence of solid built stone or mud-brick base under the first steps

Yes

Type of masonry of the stringwall

Rubble masonry

Presence of vertical timber reinforcements of the string wall

Yes

Stringwall: presence of stone bases at the end of the stringwall

Yes

Stringwall: general dimensions of the stringwall

4,90x0,50

Type of masonry of the walls around the staircase

Rubble masonry

State of preservation when excavated

Bad

Current state of preservation

Bad

Type of destruction

Earthquake
Volcanic eruption

Method of documentation

Bibliographical

General description of the staircases

A staircase with a stringwall. The number of flights is unknown. Most probably it was U shaped. There are holes on the floor - evidence of timber posts- in the perimeter of the room which indicate a rather atypical structure which needs further study.