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')
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