Search

Start Over Subject(s) archaeology Time Period ngre phase (late)

91. Burned features in a metalworking area, Ngre Kataa, 2008

Description:
An arc of orange-red burned features is being revealed by excavations in units 46N 8W and 48N 8W in an area (mound 6) that archaeologists interpret as a metallurgical workshop. To the left (west), the body and base of a large pottery bowl (NK 08-522) has been pedestaled insitu. A number of iron bangles surrounded this bowl (cluster A) as part of a large shrine cluster that extended into adjacent units (where the everted jar rim is visible in the north wall, upper left). The base of this cluster was about 20-30 cm above the burned basins exposed in this photo. To the north of the burned features (forward right of the sign board), a zone of white plaster-like sediment is visible. Far right, archaeologist Abass Iddrisu uses a trowel to expose the contours of burned sediment in an adjacent excavation unit. Red and white scale is two meters in length. Arrow pointing north. Site Ngre Kataa. 16 July 2008.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19170
Date:
2008-07-16
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects Facet:
Archaeology; Excavations (Archaeology); Pottery; Metalworking; Shrines
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2008
Date searchable:
2008-07-16
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
Sketchfab Uid:
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

92. Anvil and grinding stones in a metallurgical workshop, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
A boulder used an an anvil stone (GS 09-03) sits insitu, center photo, in an area (mound 6) that archaeologists interpret as a metallurgical workshop. The surface facing the camera is worn flat and smooth from use. Its upper surface shows depressions created by use. Behind this boulder is a flat grinding stone (GS 09-04) with a very worn upper surface. Another boulder (GS 09-02) is visible left (north). Behind it the pedestal base of a pot is visible along the adjacent unit's southern edge. The moistened soil in front of the sign board marked by two orange pin flags marks the find spot of an iron point (SF 09-033). Photo scale along unit edge measures two meters. Arrow pointing north. Site Ngre Kataa. 30 May 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19122; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19089
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, Unit 48N 2W, Level 4-5
Date:
2009-05-30
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects:
Anvil stone; Grinding stone
Subjects Facet:
Excavations (Archaeology); Archaeology; Metalworking
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-05-30
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
Sketchfab Uid:
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

93. Burned feature, unit 50N 2W, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
A vertical bank of orange-colored fire-hardened soil abuts a cluster of stones in what archaeologists interpret as a forge feature in a metallurgical workshop. The furnace feature occupied the northwest corner of the excavation unit. In the southern haf of the 2x2 m unit were large boulders used as anvil/grinding stones (GS 09-01 and 09-02). A tree root is visible along the base of the unit's western wall (left). Photo scale by burned feature marked in cm. Arrow pointing north. Site Ngre Kataa. 1 June 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19122
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, Unit 50N 2W, Level 4
Date:
2009-06-01
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects Facet:
Excavations (Archaeology); Archaeology; Metalworking; Furnaces
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-06-01
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
Sketchfab Uid:
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

94. Shrine cluster, Mound 6, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
A group of insitu artifacts interpreted by archaeologists as a shrine cluster, located in a metallurgical workshop (mound 6). The cluster included a partial everted-jar rim (center), in front of which (north) was a carefully placed group of iron objects, including a flattened iron disc (SF 09-172) standing on edge, a long spike (SF 09-174) positioned horizontally, on top of which rested a half bangle (SF 09-173). To the right (west) of the jar rim is another iron bangle (SF 90-170). These objects are surrounded by broken pieces of pottery. This cluster (B, 8-10) was part of a larger grouping of objects (clusters A-D) that archaeologists interpret as a shrine feature that capped a metallurgical workshop. View looking south. Photo scale marked in 5 cm increments. Site Ngre Kataa. 10 June 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19160; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19163; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19165; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19166
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, 48N8W, Level 3
Date:
2009-06-10
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects:
Iron tool
Subjects Facet:
Excavations (Archaeology); Archaeology; Pottery; Bangles; Ornaments; Shrines
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-06-10
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
Sketchfab Uid:
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

95. Shrine cluster, Mound 6, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
A group of insitu artifacts interpreted by archaeologists as a shrine cluster, located in a metallurgical workshop (mound 6). The cluster included a partial everted-jar rim (upper right), in front of which (north) was a carefully placed group of iron objects, including a flattened iron disc (SF 09-172) standing on edge, a long spike (SF 09-174) positioned horizontally, on top of which rested a half bangle (SF 09-173). To the right (west) of the jar rim is another iron bangle (SF 90-170). To the right of this, surrounded by moistened soil, the edge of a large grinding stone (GS 09-32) is visible. Surrounding these objects are broken pieces of pottery. This cluster (B, 8-10) was part of a larger grouping of objects (clusters A-D) that archaeologists interpret as a shrine feature that capped a metallurgical workshop. Arrow pointing north, view from above. Photo scale marked in 5 cm increments. Site Ngre Kataa. 10 June 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19164; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19159
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, 48N8W, Level 3
Date:
2009-06-10
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects:
Iron tool
Subjects Facet:
Excavations (Archaeology); Archaeology; Pottery; Bangles; Ornaments; Shrines
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-06-10
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
Sketchfab Uid:
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

96. Iron disc, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
A slightly curved iron disc (SF 09-172). It was found positioned upright among a carefully placed set of objects in what archaeologists interpret as a shrine feature in a metallurgical workshop. A large iron spike (SF 09-174) and an iron bangle (SF 09-173) sat next to it. The disc shows signs of corrosion by rusting. Its function is unknown, though it may be a tool preform. The disc shows signs of corrosion by rusting. Scale in cm. Width: 10.7 cm. Weight: 89.8 g. Site Ngre Kataa. 10 June 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19164; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19163; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19160
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, Unit 48N 8W, Level 3. Piece plot: 197 cm S, 178 cm W, 84 cm bd
Date:
2009-06-10
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects:
Iron tool
Subjects Facet:
Iron; Shrines; Archaeology; Artifacts (Antiquities)
Identifier:
SF 09-172
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-06-10
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
Sketchfab Uid:
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

97. Burned features in a metalworking area, Ngre Kataa, 2008

Description:
An area of orange-red burned features has been exposed in excavation units 46N 8W and 48N 8W in an area (mound 6) that archaeologists interpret as a metallurgical workshop. Left, back (west), the body and base of a large pottery bowl (NK 08-522) has been pedestaled insitu. A number of iron bangles surrounded this bowl (cluster A) as part of a large shrine cluster (A-D) that extended into adjacent units. The everted jar rim visible in the north wall of the excavation (upper right) was part of this wider set (cluster B). The base of these clusters was about 20-30 cm above the burned basins exposed in this photo, which were likely associated with metal forging. Center photo, flanked by a photo scale, the round rim of a pottery jar is visible in outline. To the north of the burned features (right, foreground), a zone of white plaster-like sediment is visible. Red and white scale is two meters in length. Arrow pointing north. Site Ngre Kataa. 17 July 2008.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19170
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, Units 46-48N 8W, 70 cm bd
Date:
2008-07-17
Location(s) Facet:
8.11277778, -2.30611111
Subjects Facet:
Archaeology; Excavations (Archaeology); Pottery; Metalworking; Shrines
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2008
Date searchable:
2008-07-17
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
Sketchfab Uid:
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

98. Excavating a shrine feature, Ngre Kataa, 2008

Description:
Archaeologist Ben Nutor uses a trowel to scrape soil from around a cluster of objects that archaeologists interpret as a shrine feature (cluster A) in a metallurgical workshop (mound 6). An orange flag marks the location of an iron bangle (SF 08-140), the first of four that were found surrounding the large pottery bowl (NK 08-522) seen partially exposed in front of Nutor. An iron headpan used to carry dirt for screening sits nearby. Site Ngre Kataa. 9 July 2008.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19145; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19143; https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19222
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, Unit 46N 8W, Level 1
Date:
2008-07-09
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects Facet:
Excavations (Archaeology); Ornaments; Bangles; Shrines; Archaeology; Artifacts (Antiquities)
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2008
Date searchable:
2008-07-09
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
People Depicted:
Ben Nutor
Sketchfab Uid:
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

99. Iron bangle, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
An iron bangle (SF 09-148) made from a round iron rod that has been spiral-twisted. Its ends overlap and are rounded. The bangle was found placed on the inside surface of a pottery jar resting next to a pair of miniature iron manacles (SF 09-171), around which were other pottery rims and lids (cluster C). Archaeologists interpret this context as part of a larger shrine feature (clusters A-D) in a metallurgical workshop. The bangle shows signs of corrosion by rusting. Scale in cm. Width: 8.1 cm. Weight: 89.9 g. Site Ngre Kataa. 9 June 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19080
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, Unit 48N 8W, Level 3. Piece plot: 52 cm S, 80 cm W, 70-80 cm bd
Date:
2009-06-09
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects Facet:
Ornaments; Bangles; Iron; Shrines; Archaeology; Artifacts (Antiquities)
Identifier:
SF 09-148
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-06-09
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111

100. Insitu iron bangle, Ngre Kataa, 2009

Description:
An insitu iron bangle (SF 09-132) made from a flattened iron rod with overlapping ends. The bangle occurred as an isolated find in the upper levels of an area (mound 6) that archaeologists interpret as a metallurgical workshop. Photo scales marked in 5 cm increments. Arrow pointing north. Site Ngre Kataa. 6 June 2009.
Rights:
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial
Publisher:
University of Victoria Libraries
Relation:
https://exhibits.library.uvic.ca/spotlight/iaff/catalog/17-19190
Provenance:
Ngre Kataa, Mound 6, Unit 50N 8W, Level 2. Piece plot: 12 cm S, 135 cm W, 80 cm bd
Date:
2009-06-06
Location(s) Facet:
Ngre Kataa
Subjects Facet:
Ornaments; Bangles; Iron; Archaeology; Artifacts (Antiquities); Excavations (Archaeology)
Creator:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Date searchable:
2009
Date searchable:
2009-06-06
Genre Facet:
Digital image
Format:
Image
Source:
Dr. Ann B. Stahl
Location(s):
Ngre Kataa;8.11277778, -2.30611111
Geographic Coordinates:
8.11277778, -2.30611111