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An
exedra is a large niche or recess, usually with a bench or seats
and usually of semicircular or rectangular plan. It may be roofed or not.
In 1996, the East
Exedra was located and excavated to a depth of 4m. Buttressed and niched
just like its twin, the West Exedra excavated in 1994-1995, this apsidal
structure measures approximately 12.4m in exterior width, 6.7m in interior
width, and 5.4m from front to back. Like the West Exedra, it too has twin
columns located at its entrance.
In 1997, excavation
commenced behind the East Exedra (to the south). Uncovered was an arched
cistern.
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The East
Exedra, Trench 37, 1997 |
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The East
Exedra being drawn, 1997 |
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The arched
walkway behind the east exedra, 1997 |
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