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In the complete database at the Center for Alexandrian studies, every single piece on the map is linked to a "block identification sheet" similar to the one below.


QAITBAY Block Identification Sheet No. 1020

Date: 1/05/95 Illustrator: Alain Peton Lifted: no
moved: check box yes

Beside block no. 1709 Orientation
North-west
Max. Depth
5.6 m
Min. Depth
5.1 m

checked box complete element check box fragment

Material
Granite

Colour
Red


Type of Block
Base of statue

check box Inclined face check box Recut
check box Ledge
Dimensions
(cm) maximum minimum
dim1 180
dim2 170
dim3 160
diameter

diam moulding


Estimated weight:
13,71 t
Weight if column: 0,00t

Statuary/Decoration
moulding check box Inscription


Marks
check box fastening mark(s)
check box Cut mark(s)



No.

check box Lifting mark(s)
check box Assembly mark(s)


Diagram of block drawn from three different angles Photograph of 1020 underwater.

Associated

Comments:
Base of statue (first registered in '94, no. 17): to be checked for fastening marks.



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