Banks Quote by Kathleen Kenyon
“The contents of the massive banks behind these successive revetments makes it quite clear that the material was derived from the incorporation of earlier occupation levels.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Archaeological report on successive revetments, date unknown
The massive banks were built using material from earlier occupation levels, showing continuity in construction methods.
In simple terms: Banks reused older material.
Key Takeaway
Recognize historical layers in construction.
Themes
archaeology
history
construction
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
observational
academic
When to use this quote
- museum exhibits
- heritage tourism
- academic research
Key Concepts
stratigraphy
cultural continuity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does material reuse inform our understanding of past societies?
- What evidence confirms earlier occupation?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may lack precise dating.
