Bedal et al. (2007) identify a second major destruction episode in Phase VII of the Pool Complex, marked by a stratum of large stone debris set within a reddish-brown sandy matrix overlying the Phase VI fill. This destruction layer was recorded across the southern half of the site in multiple trenches (1, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, and 14) and is interpreted as evidence for renewed collapse of the walls surrounding both the pool complex and the pavillion-island. The debris includes elements of architectural decoration — marble floral motifs, volutes, capital fragments, and painted stucco—as well as construction materials such as iron nails, a plaster nail anchor, and charred wood, all of which point to continued structural disintegration of the pavilion following an earlier destructive event.

Bedal (2003:83) discusses the same deposit more cautiously, emphasizing that while the presence of extensive architectural debris clearly indicates ongoing collapse, the seismic origin of this secondary destruction episode is less certain. She notes that large architectural elements, including ashlars, doorjambs, small capital fragments, volutes, and a distinctive carved flower, together with iron nails, a plaster nail anchor, and charred wood, demonstrate that the structure continued to deteriorate after its major destruction during the 363 CE earthquake.