GHUZZ, T. EL-   [609]

 
 
 

Visited by Neal Spencer 2003. A small mound with a surface of wind-blown sand. Rises c.2m above level of surrounding fields. The western edge offered a c.2m tall open section in which parts of mud-brick structures were visible (including both dark grey and yellow-bricks, as found at Kom Firin). Small amount of black-glazed ceramics visible, along with medium- and coarse-ware silt sherds, including many amphora fragments. No surface structures visible; but fired brick noted in east-facing section. Some evidence of recent digging (upturned deposits piled at edges of site, particularly to the east), and levelling of the top surface of the kom, to improve vehicle access through site.  Satellite imagery of 2007 shows that there was once a very large mound here, the shape of which is preserved in the field-pattern, with a curved north side and angular southern edge. To view in Google EarthTM, see the presentation of selected sites accessible by the link from the Index page.  On the satellite image, the perimeter of the site has been traced in yellow dots, while the placemark is on the small surviving part. A track runs across the centre of the area. The original mound was at least 250m across.