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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. 1027

Date: 1/06/95 Illustrator: Alain Peton Lifted: no
moved: check box yes

Beside block no. 1404 Orientation
North-south
Max. Depth
5 m
Min. Depth
5 m

checked box complete element check box fragment

Material
Granite

Colour
Red


Type of Block
Slab

check box Inclined face check box Recut
check box Ledge
Dimensions
(cm) maximum minimum
dim1 522
dim2 226
dim3 95
diameter

diam moulding


Estimated weight:
31,38 t
Weight if column: 0,00t

Statuary/Decoration
none check box Inscription


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



No.
1
check box Lifting mark(s)
check box Assembly mark(s)


Diagram of 1027 from three angles Closeup photograph of semicircular hole, with measuring instrument

Associated

Comments:
Flat rectangular block with semicircular hole on one of large surfaces. By its size and shape, this fastening hole could be a door pivot hole or similar.



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