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M 17:8: Pyre in Pithos Y.

Contents of Pithos Y; probably belonging to sacrificial pyre III. In northern corner of courtyard. Characteristic pyre pottery in fill of one of two pithoi set into the floor of the courtyard as part ... 400-350 B.C ... Contents of Pithos Y; probably belonging to sacrificial pyre III. In northern corner of courtyard. Characteristic pyre pottery in fill of one of two pithoi set into the floor of the courtyard as part of 4th c. reconstruction (phase 3). ... The date of the pyre puts it near the beginning of phase 3 of the house, so it could have originally been buried in connection with renovations that inaugurated that phase. there is no record of burning.

Q 20:6: Disturbed Pyre

Greek House J, under room 8 of Roman House H. Typical though very fragmentary pyre pottery lay dispersed in a stratum over bedrock with pottery ranging from the 5th to the mid-3rd c. In same general area ... Early 4th c. B.C.? ... Greek House J, under room 8 of Roman House H. Typical though very fragmentary pyre pottery lay dispersed in a stratum over bedrock with pottery ranging from the 5th to the mid-3rd c. ... There is no record of burning or bone.