Bourke, Sparks, and Schroder (2006:26) describe possible seismic destruction in Phase VIC of Area III at Tabaqat Fahl (Pella), noting that "at some stage during the life of these structures, but after the re-laying of several floors, a severe earthquake (?) destruction resulted in significant damage to the entire complex." They report that "both Wall 27 and the city wall (Wall 41) suffered major structural damage," and that "several large pieces of the inner face of the city wall fractured and collapsed onto floor surfaces." They further note that "the three small cubicles built against the inner face of the city wall suffered a fiery destruction, with clear evidence of wall and floor fracturing, and much broken pottery and other objects sealed by a thick brick-filled debris layer." Wall 41 runs north–south and Wall 27 runs east–west.