Str97

Code name (Unique Key)

Str97

Location code

Type of structural unit

Polythyron, pier-and-door partition / cupboard partition

List of related timber evidence

Chase in a wall
Other (to be specified in the cell 'General description')

Space

Phase

Old Palace Period (1900-1700)

Position in the space

Separating Space I 13 Est and Space I 21.

General dimensions of the saved part of the structural unit

About (3.50 x 0.40 x 1.02)m.

Number of openings

Three (3)

Distance between columns or piers

~0.80m

Number of vertical timber at each jamb pier of the polythyron

Based on the chases left on the two surrounding walls, there were two vertical timbres forming the jambs of the extreme openings. This indicates the presence of four vertical elements in each pier.

Presence of transversal timbers

Based on the chases on the South wall of Space I 13 Est, it seems that there were transversal timbers on the bases.

Description of the connection of the structural unit with other structural units

Based on the chases on the South wall of Space I 13 Est, it seems that the polythyron was connected to the surrounding walls (jambs of the extreme openings built inside the masonry).

State of preservation when excavated

Very bad

Current state of preservation

Very bad

Type of destruction

Fire

Method of documentation

On site
Bibliographical