Descriptive Attribute	Value(s)
Bonds to	None. But it abuts the east bedrock wall of the cistern.
Seals	None.
Abuts	The east bedrock of the Cistern-Reservoir wall.
Underlies	None.
Stage	Stage 3
Bottom (m)	Closing elevation: Bedrock floor varies 902.104 m.
Phase	I
Definition	West Precinct Wall
Description	The West Precinct Wall’s west face, including its foundation, was uncovered in SP110 abutting the Cistern-Reservoir Locus 28 lower north wall. It appears to be a ten-course sandstone wall that was constructed in two stages, because its south face is considerably different from its north face as if it, the north face, was at one time compromised and reconstruction had to take place. It is no wonder, because this wall was the principal support system for the water emanating from the Ain Brak water source and the Cistern-Reservoir to various areas of the Great Temple precinct. It was essential that it be maintained and kept in repair. As a continuation of bedrock supporting it to its south, this wall provided the Great Temple precinct with a sturdily constructed west face. The base of the wall rests on large unworked ashlars resting on bedrock. The height of the base is 0.55 m and six courses are well built primarily with stretchers and to a lesser degree, headers. Unfortunately, over time, the wall was comprom
Top (m)	Opening elevation: 904.504 m.
Size	6.80 m north south-by 2.40 m height.
Overlies	Bedrock Locus 32.
Cuts	None.
Location	In the trench west, northwest.
Preserved Height	2.40 m in height.
Stage Description	Construction of West Precinct Wall.
Combined with	None.
Phase Description	Phase I: Preparation: 1st c. BCE quarrying and leveling of the bedrock beneath the Upper Temenos. Some...
Architectural or Soil Locus?	Architectural