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Erickson-Gini (2010:87–88) reports that Avbat/Oboda sustained some damage in the 363 earthquake. In the Late Roman/Early Byzantine Residential Quarter, Erickson-Gini (2010:91–95) notes that Room 7 apparently collapsed in the 363 earthquake, as it was found filled with collapsed building stones, loose soil, rubble and air pockets. Additional structural damage was recorded in Room 4, where a row of fallen arch stones were found and the doorways between Room 4 and Rooms 3 and 7 were blocked. Tali Erickson-Gini in Stern et al. (2008:1984–1985) likewise reported a blocked doorway in Room 17 and possibly in Room 7 as well. The dating of the collapse in Room 7 may have been refined by pottery, coins, and other finds recovered in a protected corner of the room ( Erickson-Gini, 2010:91–95).