J2 Features – Sequential

Processed on 06-09-2016


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J2f1

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0001.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-6-30!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2004-6-30mH collapse
Summary 2008-1-29pC this is the collapse from the wall of the german trench
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v1

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-27mH This is collapse from the walls of k100. Judging from the pictures taken by the Germans at the end of their excavation, there was approximately 100-150 cm of collapse at the bottom of k100 at the beginning of this season. This collapse consists of both weather induced collapse and the soil we collapsed on O627. Most of this collapse is probably from the upper 2m of the trench walls. It contains small amounts of bone, pottery, and small pebbles.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-6-30mH k100

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-11pC f100 (isolated stone) sits in f1
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-27mH q1 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q1 sits in f1
2004-6-27mH q2 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q2 sits in f1
2004-6-27mH q3 sits in f1
2004-6-27mH q4 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q4 sits in f1
2004-6-27mH q5 sits in f1
2004-6-29mH q20 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q20 sits in f1
2004-6-29mH q21 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q21 sits in f1
2004-6-30mH q22 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q22 sits in f1
2004-6-30mH q23 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q23 sits in f1
2004-6-30mH q32 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q32 sits in f1
2004-7-4mH q44 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q44 sits in f1
2004-7-4mH q45 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q45 sits in f1
2004-7-4mH q46 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q46 sits in f1
2004-7-5mH q56 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q56 sits in f1
2004-7-5mH q57 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q57 sits in f1
2004-7-5mH q58 sits in f1
2004-7-6mH q63 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q63 sits in f1
2004-7-6mH q64 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q64 sits in f1
2004-7-6mH q67 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q67 sits in f1
2004-7-6mH q68 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q68 sits in f1
2004-7-7aP q74 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q74 sits in f1
2004-7-7aP q75 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q75 sits in f1
2004-7-7aP q76 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q76 sits in f1
2004-7-7aP q86 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q86 sits in f1
2004-7-8aP q88 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q88 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q95 sits in f1
2004-7-13mH q138 sits in f1
2004-7-13mH q139 sits in f1
2004-7-14aP q155 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q155 sits in f1
2004-7-14aP q156 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q156 sits in f1
2004-7-14aP q157 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q157 sits in f1
2004-7-15mH q164 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q164 sits in f1
2004-7-15mH q168 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q168 sits in f1
2004-7-18aP q180 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q180 sits in f1
2004-7-18aP q181 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q181 sits in f1
2004-7-19aP q196 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q196 sits in f1
2004-7-19aP q200 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q200 sits in f1
2004-7-20mH q204 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q204 sits in f1
2004-7-20aP q206 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q206 sits in f1
2004-7-21aP q218 sits in f1
2004-7-22mH q231 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q231 sits in f1
2004-7-25mH q254 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q254 sits in f1
2004-7-24mH q272 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q272 sits in f1
2004-7-24mH q290 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q290 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q293 sits in f1
2004-7-24mH q295 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q295 sits in f1
2004-7-24mH q296 sits in f1
2011-1-15mKB q296 sits in f1
2004-7-24mH q297 sits in f1
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f1 covers f130 (steps)
2008-3-11pC f1 abuts f129 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s10J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9pJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC collapse of german trench, no stratigraphic importance
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Cleaning of trench
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w14

w106

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O727



J2f2

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0002.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-6-30!! build-up
Definition 2004-6-30mH topsoil
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v7

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-27mH Topsoil of k5. Contains roots, some modern material and pebbles. And ca. 10 cm in depth, covers the whole locus
2004-6-28mH The bottom boundary of the topsoil defined by a dark organic band visible in the whole unit.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-6-30mH k5
Elevation 2004-6-30mH 9225 @top
2004-6-30mH 9232 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-27mH q6 sits in f2
2011-1-15mKB q6 sits in f2
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f2 covers f4 (layer)
2004-7-12aP f2 abuts f44 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM brown
Texture 2004-6-30mH sandy
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w5

w9

w200

w202

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O627



J2f3

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0003.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-6-30!! build-up
Definition 2004-6-30mH topsoil
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v8

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-27mH Topsoil of k4, containing roots, some modern material, and pebbles. It covers the whole locus.
2004-6-28mH The bottom boundary of the topsoil defined by a dark organic band visible in the whole unit.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-6-30mH k4
Elevation 2004-6-30mH 9263 @top
2004-6-30mH 9267 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-27mH q7 sits in f3
2011-1-15mKB q7 sits in f3
2004-6-28mH q9 sits in f3
2011-1-15mKB q9 sits in f3
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f3 covers f5 (layer)
2004-7-12aP f3 abuts f39 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil
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Drawing of view

w6

w8

w9

w108
Drawing of view

w202

w205

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O628



J2f4

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0004.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3pC ^accum1
Category 2004-6-30!! build-up
Definition 2004-6-30mH layer
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v7

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-27mH Layer immediately below f2 in k5. f2 ends into a organic root layer under which this feature is located. It contains some roots, plenty of pebbles, and some pottery sherds.
2004-6-28mH Soil hard and compacted with patches of softer soil mostly where roots are or have been.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color and texture were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-6-30mH k5
Elevation 2004-6-30mH 9194 @bottom
2004-6-30mH 9232 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f2 (topsoil) covers f4
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-27mH q8 sits in f4
2004-6-28mH q10 sits in f4
2004-6-28mH q12 sits in f4
2004-6-29mH q15 sits in f4
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f4 covers f8 (layer)
2004-7-12aP f4 abuts f44 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC under topsoil

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard
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w5

w9

w20

w200
Drawing of view

w202

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O629



J2f5

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0005.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3pC ^accum1
Category 2004-6-30!! build-up
Definition 2004-6-30mH layer
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v16

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-28mH Layer immediately below topsoil in k4. Soil hard and compacted with patches of softer soil mostly where roots are of have been. Also contains small pebbles. Covers the whole unit.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color and texture were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-6-30mH k4
Elevation 2004-6-30mH 9225 @bottom
2004-6-30mH 9267 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f3 (topsoil) covers f5
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-3-27mH i1 (unknown) sits in f5
2004-6-28mH q11 sits in f5
2004-6-28mH q13 sits in f5
2004-6-29mH q14 sits in f5
2004-6-29mH q17 sits in f5
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f5 covers f11 (layer)
2004-7-12aP f5 abuts f39 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC under topsoil

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard
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Drawing of view

w6

w9

w108

w202
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w205

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O629



J2f6

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0006.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-6-29!! build-up
Definition 2004-6-29mH topsoil
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v9

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-29mH This is the topsoil layer of k14. Similarly to f2 (in k5) and f3 (in k4) the bottom of the topsoil layer is defined by a dark organic band. f6 covers the whole unit. In terms of recording, I used this feature until we had the locus level. Thus in the northern half of the locus it is thicker than in the southern half and contains material below the dark organic band.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-6-30mH k14
Elevation 2004-6-30mH 9243 @bottom
2004-6-30mH 9282 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-29mH q16 sits in f6
2011-1-15mKB q16 sits in f6
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f6 covers f7 (layer)
2004-7-12aP f6 abuts f52 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil
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Drawing of view

w6

w7

w107

w205

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O629



J2f7

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0007.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use4
2010-12-3pC ^accum1
Category 2004-6-29!! build-up
Definition 2004-6-29mH layer
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v9

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-29mH This is the layer below topsoil feature f6 in k14. The soil matrix is a mixture of harder and softer areas. The soft areas are probably caused by the presence of fresh and/or decomposing roots.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-6-29mH I changed the feature into this once we had made the unit level and were able to continue down.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-6-30mH k14
Elevation 2004-6-30mH 9193 @bottom
2004-6-30mH 9243 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f6 (topsoil) covers f7
2008-1-29pC f9 (tannur) sits in f7
2004-7-12aP f13 (stone) sits in f7
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-29mH q18 sits in f7
2004-6-30mH q25 sits in f7
2004-6-30mH q26 sits in f7
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f7 covers f12 (lense B)
2004-7-12aP f7 covers f15 (layer)
2004-7-12aP f7 abuts f52 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC under topsoil
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Elevation
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Drawing of view

w7

w107

w205

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O630



J2f8

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0008.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-6-29!! build-up
Definition 2004-6-29mH layer
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v5

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-29mH This feature covers the whole locus, k5: is artificially differentiated from f4 above it. The soil matrix is still characterized by alternating hard and soft patches. The feature also contains quite a few pebbles.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-6-29mH The separation was made so that features do not come too large and thus making it more difficult to keep track of the pottery coming from this unit.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-6-30mH k5
Elevation 2004-6-30mH 9154 @bottom
2004-6-30mH 9194 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f4 (layer) covers f8
2004-7-12aP f14 (stone) sits in f8
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-29mH q19 sits in f8
2004-6-30mH q24 sits in f8
2004-7-1mH q36 sits in f8
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f8 covers f16 (lense A)
2004-7-31aP f8 overlays f82 (accumulation D)
2004-7-12aP f8 abuts f16 (lense A)
2004-7-12aP f8 abuts f44 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC is at the same elevation of f16, layer associated to stones f24, wich is a temporary installation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Based on v7 it appears to overlay f24 (stones).
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w5

w20

w200

w202

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O701



J2f9

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0009.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use4
Category 2004-6-29!! installations
Definition 2004-6-29mH tannur
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v24

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-29mH Tannur near the middle of the southern baulk of k14. The complete circle of the tannur is preserved.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-6-29mH k14
Relays 2004-6-30mH 18 (39326 50110 - 9377 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-30mH 19 (39283 50089 - 9377 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-30mH 20 (39267 50145 - 9377 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2004-6-29mH 9193 @bottom
2004-6-29mH 9216 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-11pC f10 (fi) sits in f9
2004-7-12aP f12 (lense B) abuts f9
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f9 overlays f15 (layer)
2008-1-29pC f9 sits in f7 (layer)

Deposition
H99.NDepostn 2004-7-4mH The first feature of interest in J02 in terms of dating is the tannur feature f9 and its fill f10 in k14 attached to the middle of the southern baulk of the unit. We did not find a proper floor associated with it although we did find a hard, compacted layer of soil to the west of it, which I termed lb. This is f12

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in f7, ad is below topsoil
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Tannur sits in f7, dates to same stratum.
2011-11-21cJC Tannur feature of scattered use
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J2f10

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0010.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use4
Category 2004-6-29!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2004-6-29mH ~fi

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-29mH Fill inside tannur f9 in k14.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-6-29mH k14
Elevation 2004-6-29mH 9193 @bottom
2004-6-29mH 9216 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-30mH q28 sits in f10
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-11pC f10 sits in f9 (tannur)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in f7, ad is below topsoil
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Fill of tannur that sits in f7
2011-11-21cJC Tannur feature of scattered use

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM 630



J2f11

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0011.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-6-30!! build-up
Definition 2004-6-30mH layer
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v8

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-30mH This is directly below f5 in k4, it covers the whole unit and is essentially the same as f4: The matrix is a mixture of soft and hard patches. It is clearly natural deposition.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-6-30mH I separated this from f5 in order to better keep track of q-lots.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-6-29mH k4
Elevation 2004-6-29mH 9170 @bottom
2004-6-29mH 9225 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f5 (layer) covers f11
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-30mH q27 sits in f11
2004-7-1mH q33 sits in f11
2004-7-1mH q38 sits in f11
2004-7-4mH q43 sits in f11
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f11 covers f22 (lense D)
2004-7-31aP f11 covers f27 (lense C)
2004-7-12aP f11 abuts f39 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Elevation same as tannurs
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w6

w11

w108

w202
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w205

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O704



J2f12

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0012.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use4
Category 2004-7-4!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-4mH lense B
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v24
Alternative definitions 2004-6-30mH ab

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-30mH This a hard, compacted layer to the west of tannur f9 in k14 and extending north. It extends 200cm north and 150cm east of m3599. At the top of this layer there were no sherds or other inclusion in it which would have made this feature into a constructed floor. At the bottom of it there were some large sherds embedded in it. These sherds were not horizontal but tilted any which way. This feature is probably a working floor associated with the tannur f9. Perhaps it was formed due to higher foot traffic around the tannur f9.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color and texture were not recorded
Evolution 2004-7-4mH Instead of defining this as ab I changed the definition since this lens is not bounded by any walls.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-6-29mH k14
Elevation 2004-6-29mH 9194 @bottom
2004-6-29mH 9211 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f7 (layer) covers f12
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-30mH q29 sits in f12
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f12 overlays f15 (layer)
2004-7-12aP f12 abuts f9 (tannur)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC floor associated to tannur f9
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC working floor associated with tannur.
2011-11-21cJC Floor near tannur

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard
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w6

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O630



J2f13

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0013.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-6-30!! unknown
Definition 2004-6-30mH isolated stone
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v3

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-30mH A large stone near the northwest corner of k14. Seems to be isolated. Perhaps it has eroded from the temple terrace to the north.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-6-29mH k14
Relays 2004-6-30mH 21 (39666 50102 - 9413 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-30mH 22 (39587 50118 - 9413 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2004-6-29mH 9241 @bottom
2004-6-29mH 9269 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f13 sits in f7 (layer)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in f7
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Sits inside of f7, which is just under topsoil.
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w1



J2f14

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0014.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-6-30!! unknown
Definition 2004-6-30mH isolated stone
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v7

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-30mH A large stone near the middle of the northern baulk of k5. Originally I thought it was an isolated stone, which has eroded from the temple terrace above but it seems to sit on another stone possibly thus implying some sort of construction.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-29mH k5
Relays 2004-6-30mH 23 (38997 50514 - 9390 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-30mH 24 (38943 50516 - 9390 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2004-7-29mH 9200 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f14 sits in f8 (layer)
2004-7-12aP f14 rests on f16 (lense A)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sit in f8
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J2f15

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0015.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use3
Category 2004-6-30!! build-up
Definition 2004-6-30mH layer
Summary 2007-7-20pC f15 is a accumulation related to stones f26
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

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Alternative definitions 2004-7-1mH ad
2004-7-4mH ld

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-30mH Under f12 and f7 in k14. Natural soil matrix consisting of patches of harder and softer soil.
2004-7-1mH This feature is located in k14. While the soil matrix does not differ from f7, this feature sits on top of stones, which were clearly placed here by human hands. Thus I thought it appropriate to refine this feature.
2004-7-4mH Not bounded by any walls.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-29mH k14
Elevation 2004-7-29mH 9165 @bottom
2004-7-29mH 9194 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f7 (layer) covers f15
2004-7-12aP f9 (tannur) overlays f15
2004-7-12aP f12 (lense B) overlays f15
2004-7-12aP f26 (lense C) sits in f15
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-30mH q30 sits in f15
2004-7-1mH q35 sits in f15
2004-7-1mH q37 sits in f15
2004-7-1mH q39 sits in f15
2004-7-14aP q146 sits in f15
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f15 overlays f76 (layer)
2004-7-12aP f15 abuts f17 (lense D)
2004-7-12aP f15 abuts f52 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC layer associated to stones f26
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Association with the floating stones ( f26) indicates that this layer was deposited during a period of scattered use. No conclusive date from ceramics.
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Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O714



J2f16

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0016.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use3
Category 2004-7-4!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-4mH lense A
Summary 2008-1-29pC f16 is the layer associated with stones f24
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v5
Alternative definitions 2004-6-30mH a

Description/Count
Description 2004-6-30mH Associated with a line of small stones running south from f14 in k5. These small stones and this feature are lower in elevation than f14. The feature contains the line of stones, stones slightly to the east of the line as well as more stones to the west of it. It extends roughly 350cm east and 400cm south of m3604. While the soil matrix is not different from f8 above it and to the east of it, I made it into a separate feature in anticipation of a floor possibly associated with the stones.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded
Evolution 2004-7-4mH Instead of defining this feature as accumulation, it is better to use lens since the stones bounding it do not seem to be walls.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-29mH k5
Relays 2004-7-19mH 32 (38951 50600 - 9154 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-19mH 33 (38619 50476 - 9154 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2004-7-29mH 9147 @bottom
2004-7-29mH 9154 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f8 (layer) covers f16
2004-7-12aP f24 (lense C) sits in f16
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-30mH q31 sits in f16
2004-7-1mH q34 sits in f16
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f14 (stone) rests on f16
2004-7-12aP f8 (layer) abuts f16
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f16 covers f82 (accumulation D)
2004-7-31aP f16 overlays f82 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC layer associated to stones f24
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Association with the floating stones ( f24) indicates that this layer was deposited during a period of scattered use. No conclusive date from ceramics.
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Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O701



J2f17

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0017.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use3
Category 2004-7-4!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-4mH lense D
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

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Alternative definitions 2004-7-1mH a

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-1mH Very hard, brick-like material in the northwest corner of k14. Located underneath the large stone f13. On its southern side it is delineated by stones. The stones continue further east than this accumulation.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color and texture were not recorded
Evolution 2004-7-4mH The stones to the south of this feature do not seem to be the remains of any walls and thus definition l is better than a. GB suggested that the hard deposit was formed there because the surrounding stones had prevented the soil from eroding and disintegrating as it did beyond the stones.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-4mH k14
Relays 2004-7-19mH 45 (39682 50130 - 9178 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 46 (39632 50107 - 9178 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 47 (39649 50046 - 9178 / Relay location: bottom)
Elevation 2004-7-4mH 9155 @bottom
2004-7-4mH 9178 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f15 (layer) abuts f17
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f17 overlays f76 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Association with the floating stones ( f26) indicates that this layer was deposited during a period of scattered use. No conclusive date from ceramics.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard
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Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0006
2009-3-30pC p0019



J2f18

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0018.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-7-1!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-1mH topsoil
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v10

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-1mH Topsoil of k3. Contains plenty of organic material.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-4mH k3
Elevation 2004-7-4mH 9300 @bottom
2004-7-4mH 9332 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-28mH i2 (skeleton) sits in f18
2004-7-1mH q40 sits in f18
2004-7-4mH q49 sits in f18
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f92 (lense D) abuts f18
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f18 covers f25 (layer)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil
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w203

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O704



J2f19

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0019.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-7-1!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-1mH topsoil
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v23

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-1mH Topsoil of k13. Contains plenty of organic material.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-4mH k13
Elevation 2004-7-4mH 9258 @bottom
2004-7-4mH 9321 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-1mH q41 sits in f19
2004-7-4mH q42 sits in f19
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f19 covers f23 (layer)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil
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Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O704



J2f20

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0020.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^apr2
Category 2004-7-1!! installations
Definition 2004-7-1mH wall
A98.NLabeling 2008-3-6pC this feature number was assigned in season MZ17 to the revetment wall, which in season MZ18 is f128. f128 is located in k13 and not in k12. The to pelevation of the wall f128 is around 91.30 and here is 93.43. I suspect that this structure is related to the first upper line of stones of the second apron f132, which is located in k22, k12 and k2 and its top elevation is 93.46

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-1mH The east-west wall of the temple terrace exposed in the German trenches. Located in k22, k12 and k2. Consists of large stones.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2010-12-22cJC This feature was originally thought to be part of the revetment wall but as pC discusses above it was later understood to be part of the second apron (^ap r2). Because there are no photographs it is difficult to determine. The relays suggest it is in the location of the apron rather than the wall.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-4mH k12
Relays 2004-6-28bP 1 (40732 49751 - 9274 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 2 (40680 50182 - 9317 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 3 (40607 50473 - 9326 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 4 (40589 50584 - 9325 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 5 (40574 50705 - 9343 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 6 (40543 50827 - 9344 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 7 (40498 50901 - 9346 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 8 (40299 50867 - 9304 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2004-7-4mH 9343 @top

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Although this feature was originally identified as part of the revetment wall ( f128) further analysis by pC indicates that it was actually a line of stones associated with the second apron ( f132) and thus has been assigned to the stratum with the second apron, rather than the revetment wall.
2011-11-21cJC Part of second apron
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Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0015
2009-3-30pC p0016



J2f21

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0021.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^apr1
Category 2004-7-1!! installations
Definition 2004-7-1mH wall
A98.NLabeling 2008-3-6pC this feature number was assigned in MZ17 to the upper line of stones running North-South, belonging to the apron f131. The apron in MZ18 is f131.

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-1mH The suggested western "Apron" of the temple staircase, north-south direction. Located in k2.
2010-12-22cJC Line of stones that form the western edge of the first apron (^ap r1).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-4mH k2
Relays 2004-6-28bP 10 (40651 51068 - 9348 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 11 (40575 51043 - 4348 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 12 (40489 51000 - 9336 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 13 (40406 50964 - 9330 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 14 (40316 50921 - 9303 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 15 (40241 50891 - 9287 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 16 (40147 50845 - 9243 / Relay location: top)
2004-6-28bP 9 (40703 51091 - 9357 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2004-7-4mH 9348 @top

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC This feature is a row of stones that is part of the construction of the first apron ( f131). The apron has been dated by the ceramics that abut the lower steps and this upper layer has been assigned to the same stratum.
2011-11-21cJC Part of first apron
Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0015
2009-3-30pC p0016



J2f22

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0022.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use3
Category 2004-7-4!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-4mH lense D
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v6

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-4mH This feature is located in k4 and refers to the accumulation directly associated with the stones ( f27). The soil is a mixture of harder and softer patches. The harder patches could perhaps be brick pieces. The feature covers the whole unit although the stones are only found in the southwestern corner of the unit.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-4mH k4
Elevation 2004-7-4mH 9170 @top
2010-12-22cJC 9165 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f11 (layer) covers f22
2004-7-31aP f27 (lense C) sits in f22
2004-7-12aP f28 (stone) sits in f22
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-4mH q47 sits in f22
2004-7-4mH q50 sits in f22
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f22 covers f81 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC layer associated to f27
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Association with the floating stones ( f27) indicates that this layer was deposited during a period of scattered use. No conclusive date from ceramics.
2011-11-21cJC Scattered use associated with floating stones.
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Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O704



J2f23

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0023.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3pC ^accum1
Category 2004-7-4!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-4mH layer
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v23

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-4mH This is a layer directly below the topsoil feature f19 in the western half of k13. It consists of harder and softer patches of soil in a similar manner as in other loci.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-4mH k13
Elevation 2004-7-4mH 9167 @bottom
2004-7-4mH 9258 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f19 (topsoil) covers f23
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-4mH q48 sits in f23
2011-1-15mKB q48 sits in f23
2004-7-4mH q51 sits in f23
2004-7-5mH q55 sits in f23
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f23 covers f83 (lense D)
2004-7-31aP f23 overlays f83 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil
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Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O705



J2f24

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0024.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-4!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-4mH lense C
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v7

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-4mH These are the stones in k5 mixed with f16. The stones form a north-south line in the middle of the unit departing from the large stone f14 near the middle of the northern baulk. Included in this feature are also some isolated stones to the west of the line. These stones are in the same level with the stoneline but are not directly connected to and do not seem to form a distinguishable pattern.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-4mH k5
Relays 2004-7-19mH 34 (38920 50368 - 9151 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 35 (38931 50371 - 9151 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 36 (38939 50399 - 9151 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 37 (38978 50452 - 9151 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 38 (38957 50498 - 9151 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 39 (38788 50430 - 9151 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 40 (38779 50460 - 9151 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 41 (38930 50537 - 9151 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 42 (38954 50574 - 9159 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 43 (38714 50408 - 9151 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 44 (38642 50405 - 9149 / Relay location: bottom)
Elevation 2004-7-4mH 9151 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f24 sits in f16 (lense A)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC scattered occupation in front of apron; upper part of apron is covered by accumulations
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Scattered use of the area after majority of the area, except the upper levels of the second apron (^ap r2), are covered.
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Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0010



J2f25

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0025.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3pC ^accum1
Category 2004-7-4!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-4mH layer
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v10

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-4mH This is a layer directly below topsoil f18 in the northern half of k3.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-4mH k3
Elevation 2004-7-4mH 9207 @bottom
2004-7-4mH 9300 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f18 (topsoil) covers f25
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-4mH q52 sits in f25
2004-7-5mH q54 sits in f25
2004-7-5mH q59 sits in f25
2004-7-6mH q62 sits in f25
2004-7-6mH q66 sits in f25
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f92 (lense D) abuts f25
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f25 covers f32 (lense D)
2008-2-25pC f25 overlays f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Layer just below topsoil.
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Drawing of view

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Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O706



J2f26

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0026.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-4!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-4mH lense C
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v4

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-4mH These are stones in k14 mixed with f15. They form three roughly east-west lines and also include a couple of isolated stones to the south of the lines. The first of the lines abuts f17 but extends further east than f17. At its eastern end this lines curves slightly to the north.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-4mH k14
Relays 2004-7-4mH 53 (39603 50245 - 9168 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 48 (39629 50028 - 9168 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 49 (39612 50104 - 9168 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 50 (39589 50138 - 9168 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 51 (39612 50170 - 9168 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 52 (39583 50238 - 9168 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 54 (39634 50163 - 9165 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 55 (39520 50149 - 9173 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 56 (39518 50123 - 9173 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 57 (39474 50100 - 9173 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 58 (39459 50156 - 9173 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 59 (39438 50184 - 9173 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 60 (39438 50018 - 9168 / Relay location: bottom)
Elevation 2004-7-4mH 9168 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2010-8-25yM i3 (unknown) sits in f26
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f26 sits in f15 (layer)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC scattered occupation in front of apron; upper part of apron is covered by accumulations
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Scattered use of the area after majority of the area, except the upper levels of the second apron (^ap r2), are covered.
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Drawing of view

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Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0006
2009-3-30pC p0010
2009-3-30pC p0019



J2f27

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0027.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-4!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-4mH lense C
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2004-7-4mH This feature is the group of stones in the southwest corner of k4. The stones form an irregular line going from southeast to southwest. They are mixed with/in the middle of f22.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-4mH k4
Relays 2004-7-4mH 67 (39280 50432 - 9160 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 61 (39093 50592 - 9160 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 62 (39159 50613 - 9160 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 63 (39165 50574 - 9160 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 64 (39219 50579 - 9160 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 65 (39227 50488 - 9160 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 66 (39346 50453 - 9160 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 67 (39367 50418 - 9160 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 68 (39183 50443 - 9160 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 69 (39203 50487 - 9160 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 70 (39147 50563 - 9160 / Relay location: bottom)
2004-7-19mH 71 (39114 50542 - 9160 / Relay location: bottom)
Elevation 2004-7-4mH 9160 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-31aP f11 (layer) covers f27
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-31aP f27 sits in f22 (lense D)

Deposition
H99.NDepostn 2004-7-4mH The stone formations or stone groupings in k4, k5 and k14 probably belong to the same period. Theese are f27, f24, f26. While these stones do not seem to form a coherent structure, they clearly are the result of human activity and thus the date for these would be of interest. They are located underneath and mixed with soil deposition that seems like natural accumulation. the soil just immediately above or surrounding the stones as follows: in k4 the soil around and between the stones is f22, in k5 it is f16 and in k14 it is f15.

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC scattered occupation in front of apron; upper part of apron is covered by accumulations
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Scattered use of the area after majority of the area, except the upper levels of the second apron (^ap r2), are covered.
2011-11-21cJC Elevation of this feature is low enough to be part of accumulations associated with the large floating stones.
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Photo of view

Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0005
2009-3-30pC p0010



J2f28

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0028.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-4!! unknown
Definition 2004-7-4mH isolated stone
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v6

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-4mH This is a large stone partly embedded in the north baulk of k4. It is in the same level with f27 and f22.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-4mH k4
Relays 2004-7-4mH 72 (39496 50621 - 9146 / Relay location: side)
2004-7-19mH 72 (39601 50449 - 9146 / Relay location: side)
2004-7-19mH 73 (39471 50589 - 9146 / Relay location: side)
2004-7-19mH 74 (39513 50562 - 9146 / Relay location: side)
Elevation 2004-7-4mH 9085 @top
2004-7-4mH 9160 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f28 sits in f22 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in f22
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Scattered use of the area after majority of the area, except the upper levels of the second apron (^ap r2), are covered.
Photo of view




Drawing of view

w108

w205
Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0005
2009-3-30pC p0010



J2f29

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0029.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-7-4!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-4mH topsoil
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v14

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-5mH This is the topsoil layer in the eastern part of k13. k13 is cut in half by a north-south running German trench and thus the eastern and western halfs of the unit have separate feature numbers for features, which may have extended across the whole unit if the German unit was not there. The topsoil feature includes the dark organic band visible in other units as well.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-4mH k13
Elevation 2004-7-4mH 9292 @bottom
2004-7-4mH 9330 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-5mH q53 sits in f29
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f29 covers f30 (layer)
2004-7-12aP f29 abuts f56 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w8

w102

w203

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O705



J2f30

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0030.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3pC ^accum1
Category 2017-7-5!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-5mH layer
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v30

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-5mH This layer is below the topsoil feature f29 in the eastern side of k13. k13 is cut in half by a German trench and thus k13 has separate features in each side of the unit for layers which in actuality may have extended over the entire unit. It consists of patches of harder and softer soil. It is natural accumulation in the same manner as in other units of the area.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-5mH k13
Elevation 2017-7-5mH 9227 @bottom
2017-7-5mH 9292 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f29 (topsoil) covers f30
2004-7-27aP f91 (layer) sits in f30
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-5mH q60 sits in f30
2004-7-6mH q61 sits in f30
2004-7-6mH q65 sits in f30
2004-7-21aP q219 sits in f30
2004-7-22mH q228 sits in f30
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f30 covers f31 (lense D)
2004-7-27aP f30 covers f80 (accumulation D)
2004-7-27aP f30 overlays f87 (lense D)
2004-7-12aP f30 abuts f56 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Just below topsoil
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Drawing of view

w8

w15

w102

w203

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O722



J2f31

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0031.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-6!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-6mH lense D
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v14

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-6mH Soil layer in the eastern side of k13 associated with the large stone near the northern baulk. The soil is still the result of natural accumulation, but since we apparently started reaching the stones of the "apron" I considered it appropriate to separate soils starting from this elevation from those above. The soil matrix still consists of patches of harder and softer soil.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-6mH k13
Relays 2004-7-14aP 133 (40054 50568 - 9235 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 134 (40011 50553 - 9229 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 135 (40032 50531 - 9219 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 136 (40066 50539 - 9226 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2017-7-6mH 9159 @bottom
2017-7-6mH 9227 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f30 (layer) covers f31
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-6mH q69 sits in f31
2004-7-7aP q70 sits in f31
2004-7-7aP q77 sits in f31
2004-7-11aP q103 sits in f31
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-31aP f31 overlays f80 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Thick feature, may include multiple strata.
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w102

w203

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O710



J2f32

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0032.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-7!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-7mH lense D
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v10

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-5mH This feature is located directly below f25 in the northern half of k3. The layer contains large stones, which are f45. The feature is the natural accumulation around these stones, which have probably rolled down from the temple oval wall or from the apron.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-7mH k3
Elevation 2017-7-7mH 9165 @bottom
2017-7-7mH 9230 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f25 (layer) covers f32
2004-7-12aP f45 (isolated stone) sits in f32
2004-7-27aP f91 (layer) sits in f32
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-7aP q71 sits in f32
2004-7-7aP q79 sits in f32
2004-7-7aP q81 sits in f32
2004-7-7aP q85 sits in f32
2004-7-8aP q90 sits in f32
2004-7-21aP q220 sits in f32
2004-7-22mH q226 sits in f32
2004-7-22mH q240 sits in f32
2004-7-25mH q249 sits in f32
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f92 (lense D) abuts f32
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f32 covers f97 (lense D)
2007-7-13pC f32 covers f98 (accumulation D)
2004-7-27aP f32 overlays f97 (lense D)
2004-7-27aP f32 overlays f98 (accumulation D)
2004-7-27aP f32 overlays f99 (layer)
2007-7-13pC f32 overlays f101 (accumulation D)
2008-2-25pC f32 overlays f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC floating stones resting in the upper part of apron, when the upper part of apron is visible
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Drawing of view

w201

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O725



J2f33

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0033.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2017-7-7!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-7mH topsoil

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-7aP topsoil in the south-eastern part of k92. k92 was cut in two parts (from east to west) by the German trench. The consistence of the soil is quite soft and dry without much green and roots.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color was not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-7mH k92
Elevation 2017-7-7mH 9363 @bottom
2017-7-7mH 9388 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-7aP q72 sits in f33

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil

Descriptive
Hardness 2010-8-9yM soft
Texture 2010-8-9yM dry

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O707



J2f34

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0034.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2017-7-7!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-7mH topsoil
Best image 2008-1-29 pC

v27

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-7aP topsoil in the eastern part of k93. The soil is quite dry and soft, not much green and roots.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-7aP k93 was cut in two parts (from north to south) by the German trench. The excavation of k93 (and k83) should show the edge of the monumental staircase and the eastern "apron".
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color was not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-7mH k93
Elevation 2017-7-7mH 9340 @bottom
2017-7-7mH 9381 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-7aP q73 sits in f34
2011-1-15mKB q73 sits in f34
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f88 (mixed) abuts f34
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f34 covers f37 (accumulation B)
2004-7-12aP f34 abuts f43 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2010-8-9yM soft
Texture 2010-8-9yM dry
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w14

w106

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O707



J2f35

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0035.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-7!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-7aP lense A
Alternative definitions 2004-7-7aP ld

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-7aP lens constituted by the eastern baulk of k14.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-7aP For the moment we'll not remove completely the baulk but we'll make a ramp so it could be use to move the wheelbarrow.
Harmonization 2004-7-7aP It's properly an accumulation but since the absence of walls we preferred to define it a lens.
2010-12-22cJC Bottom elevation recovered from type of contact, using top elevation of f121.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2010-12-22cJC k14
Elevation 2008-2-25pC 9291@top
2010-12-22cJC 9137@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-7aP q78 sits in f35
2011-1-15mKB q78 sits in f35
2004-7-12aP q126 sits in f35
2011-1-15mKB q126 sits in f35
2004-7-13mH q133 sits in f35
2011-1-15mKB q133 sits in f35
2004-7-13mH q137 sits in f35
2011-1-15mKB q137 sits in f35
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f35 covers f121 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC upper part of baulk
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil



J2f36

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0036.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-7-7!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-7aP topsoil

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-7aP topsoil in the north-eastern part of k92. k92 was cut in two parts (from east to west) by the German trench. The consistence of the soil is the same of f33, quite soft and dry without much green and roots.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color was not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-7mH k92
North Coordinate 2010-8-9yM no type of contact was assigned for this feature
Elevation 2017-7-7mH 9404 @bottom
2017-7-7mH 9429 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-7aP q80 sits in f36

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil

Descriptive
Hardness 2010-8-9yM soft
Texture 2010-8-9yM dry

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O707



J2f37

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0037.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-7!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-7aP accumulation B
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v27

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-7aP lens in k93 constituted by the typical reddish material of the temple terrace. It's a natural accumulation with bricky consistence which is also typical of the brickfall associated with the palace.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-7mH k93
Elevation 2017-7-7mH 9275 @bottom
2017-7-7mH 9340 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f34 (topsoil) covers f37
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-7aP q82 sits in f37
2004-7-8aP q91 sits in f37
2004-7-8aP q93 sits in f37
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f88 (mixed) abuts f37
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f37 covers f48 (collapse)
2008-2-25pC f37 overlays f47 (layer)
2004-7-12aP f37 abuts f43 (layer)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Accumulation just below topsoil.
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation under topsoil
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w14

w106

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O708



J2f38

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0038.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2017-7-7!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-7mH topsoil

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-7aP topsoil in the southern part of k82. k82 was cut in two parts (from east to west) by the German trench (the northern part is so small that it was eroded by the atmospheric agents). The soil is quite dry and soft, not much green and roots.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color was not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-7mH k82
Elevation 2017-7-7mH 9369 @bottom
2017-7-7mH 9395 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-7aP q83 sits in f38
2004-7-8aP q92 sits in f38
2004-7-8aP q97 sits in f38
2004-7-11aP q100 sits in f38

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil

Descriptive
Hardness 2010-8-9yM soft
Texture 2010-8-9yM dry

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O710



J2f39

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0039.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-7aP layer constituted by the northern baulk of k4.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-7mH k4
Elevation 2017-7-7mH 9149 @bottom
2017-7-7mH 9291 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-7aP q84 sits in f39
2004-7-8aP q89 sits in f39
2011-1-15mKB q89 sits in f39
2004-7-8aP q96 sits in f39
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f3 (topsoil) abuts f39
2004-7-12aP f5 (layer) abuts f39
2004-7-12aP f11 (layer) abuts f39

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC upper part of baulk
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O708



J2f40

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0040.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-7!! installations
Definition 2004-7-7aP trench

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-7aP It's the old German trench running from east to west across k82 and k92. We needed to define it since we took some relays in order to plot the area.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2010-12-22cJC k82
2010-12-22cJC k92
Relays 2004-7-7mH 75 (40444 51617 - 9362 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-7mH 76 (40633 51653 - 9385 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-7mH 77 (40297 52265 - 9416 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2008-2-25pC 9385@top
2008-3-5pC 9362@top

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s10J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9pJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC trench made by the german team in 1999
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Modern cut of German trench
Photo of view

Drawing of view

w200



J2f41

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0041.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-7!! installations
Definition 2004-7-7aP trench

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-7aP It's the old German trench running from east to west and from north to south across k72.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-7aP We needed to define it since we took some relays in order to plot the area.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2010-12-22cJC k72
Relays 2004-7-7mH 78 (40432 52424 - 9432 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-7mH 79 (39873 52315 - 9382 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-7mH 80 (39827 52617 - 9383 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-7mH 81 (40253 52693 - 9418 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-7mH 82 (40153 53286 - 9417 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-7mH 83 (40261 53309 - 9427 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9432@top
2008-2-25pC 9432@top

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s10J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9pJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC trench made by the german team in 1999
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Modern cut of German trench



J2f42

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0042.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-7-8!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-8aP topsoil
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v11

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-8aP topsoil in k33. The soil is quite dry and soft, not much green and roots, the same of all the squares in J02 area.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2010-12-22cJC k33
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9250@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-8aP q87 sits in f42
2004-7-8aP q99 sits in f42
2004-7-11aP q102 sits in f42
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f42 covers f46 (lense B)
2008-1-31pC f42 overlays f49 (layer)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation as f103
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil
Photo of view





J2f43

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0043.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-8!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-8aP layer

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-8aP It's the pseudo-baulk in k93 that in the first days we left to safeguard the steps of the stair. The soil matrix is the same which characterize f34 and f37 in k93.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2010-8-10yM k93
Elevation 2009-2-20pC 9395@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-8aP q94 sits in f43
2004-7-8aP q98 sits in f43
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f34 (topsoil) abuts f43
2004-7-12aP f37 (accumulation B) abuts f43

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC as f34, f37
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Same as f34 and f37. Includes material from both s30 and s20.
2011-11-21cJC Same as f37

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O708



J2f44

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0044.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-8aP layer constituted by the northern baulk of k5. We started to remove the eastern part to have the space for drawing the east section.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2010-12-22cJC Elevations were recovered from the q-lot
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k5
Elevation 2010-12-22cJC 9232@bottom
2010-12-22cJC 9272@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-8aP q95 sits in f44
2004-7-11aP q104 sits in f44
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f2 (topsoil) abuts f44
2004-7-12aP f4 (layer) abuts f44
2004-7-12aP f8 (layer) abuts f44

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC upper part of baulk
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil. This feature is thick and also includes material below the topsoil.

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O710



J2f45

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0045.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-8!! unknown
Definition 2004-7-8aP isolated stone
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v10

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-8aP aggregate of loose stones collapsed from north (from the stair or from the "apron") in k3. This feature sits in f32. The stones are of medium size and are quite flat on the upper part.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k3
Relays 2004-7-11aP 100 (39826 50829 - 9249 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 101 (39793 50814 - 9250 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 102 (39807 50862 - 9251 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 103 (39821 50864 - 9247 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 104 (39758 50871 - 9229 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 105 (39714 50920 - 9222 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 106 (39707 50884 - 9220 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 107 (39701 50887 - 9225 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 108 (39674 50894 - 9220 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 109 (39661 50870 - 9222 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 110 (39859 50898 - 9239 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 111 (39893 50908 - 9236 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 112 (39893 50848 - 9228 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 113 (39864 50851 - 9234 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 117 (39883 51032 - 9211 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 118 (39852 51062 - 9188 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11mH 93 (39860 50773 - 9223 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11mH 94 (39822 50796 - 9217 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11mH 95 (39811 50741 - 9217 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11mH 96 (39847 50728 - 9217 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11mH 97 (39839 50814 - 9243 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11mH 98 (39896 50823 - 9222 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11mH 99 (39879 50783 - 9216 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 114 (39894 50858 - 9230 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 115 (39876 50834 - 9221 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 116 (39908 50808 - 9225 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 132 (39959 50645 - 9212 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 84 (39937 50643 - 9241 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 85 (39918 50699 - 9245 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 86 (39942 50698 - 9259 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 87 (39965 50648 - 9205 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 88 (39941 50697 - 9206 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 89 (39930 50656 - 9210 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 90 (39944 50769 - 9230 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 91 (39931 50778 - 9235 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-14aP 92 (39918 50772 - 9135 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9249@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f45 sits in f32 (lense D)
2004-7-31aP f45 rests on f90 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in f32
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC floating stones resting in the upper part of apron, when the upper part of apron is visible
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Scattered stones
Photo of view




Photo of view

Drawing of view

w201
Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0015
2009-3-30pC p0016
2009-3-30pC p0017



J2f46

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0046.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3pC ^accum1
Category 2004-7-8!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-8aP lense B
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v11

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-8aP natural lens in the south-western corner of k33. The soil is quite hard, harder than in the rest of the square. It's composed by stones of small-medium size and by just one pottery shard. In a first time we supposed it could be a kind of floor but it's more probable it's the natural surface of the tell

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color and texture were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k33
Relays 2004-7-11aP 119 (40204 49179 - 9252 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11aP 120 (40328 49222 - 9264 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9253@top
2010-12-23cJC 9223@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f42 (topsoil) covers f46
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-11aP q106 sits in f46
2004-7-11aP q112 sits in f46
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f49 (layer) abuts f46
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f46 covers f49 (layer)
2004-7-12aP f46 covers f55 (fi)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard
Photo of view



Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O711



J2f47

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0047.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-8!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-8aP layer
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v27

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-8aP layer in k93. It's composed by soil of reddish colour which stays between the steps and the eroded stones (and not covers them). The reddish seems to be the kind of bricky material which is typical of the palace and the temple plaza.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Strategy 2008-1-31pC following the lines of the stairs, was decided that the soil between the stones of the staircase is f47. The material between the stones has the same colour and the same consistency of that of f37 but since it is found between the stones was decided to separate the features.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM hardness was not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k93
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9268 @bottom
2007-7-20sC 9275 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-2-25pC f37 (accumulation B) overlays f47
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-11aP q101 sits in f47
2004-7-11aP q105 sits in f47
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f88 (mixed) abuts f47
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f47 covers f51 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC bricky layer probably associated to the erosion of mudbrick terrace
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC covers the upper steps of staircase f130

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM reddish
Texture 2010-8-9yM bricky
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w14

w106

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O711



J2f48

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0048.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-8!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2004-7-8aP collapse
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v12
2008-1-31 pC

v12a

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-8aP we defined this feature a collapse for the nature of the soil. The feature is localized in the northern part of k93. It is composed by reddish bricky material, clearly different for colour and compaction from the material of f47. Scraping the surface we noticed the presence of pieces of whitish plaster of which we took some specimens ( q107.1).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2004-7-8aP We did not remove the collapse so it's not possible to measure the elevation at the bottom.
Argument 2008-1-31pC On the northern part of k93, below the first step, there is a different kind of soil, f48. It is composed by crushed bricks and it is very granular and reddish.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM hardness was not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k93
Relays 2004-7-11aP 121 (40026 51670 - 9262 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11mH 122 (40111 51526 - 9268 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-11mH 123 (40217 51518 - 9277 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9268 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f37 (accumulation B) covers f48
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-11aP q107 sits in f48
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-11pC f48 covers f130 (steps)
2004-7-12aP f48 abuts f51 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC layer between stones of staircase f130
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Accumulation above the staircase, may be part of use

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM reddish
Texture 2010-8-9yM bricky
Photo of view





Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O711



J2f49

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0049.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-11!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-11aP layer
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v13

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-11aP this layer is a natural accumulation northern of f46 in k33. The soil is quite compact and with a brownish colour.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM texture and hardness were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k33
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9247 @top
2007-7-20sC 9313 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f46 (lense B) covers f49
2008-1-31pC f42 (topsoil) overlays f49
2008-1-31pC f54 (pt) cuts f49
2004-7-27aP f54 (pt) sits in f49
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-11aP q108 sits in f49
2004-7-12aP q118 sits in f49
2004-7-12aP q125 sits in f49
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f49 covers f61 (layer)
2004-7-12aP f49 abuts f46 (lense B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Pit from last use dug into this feature

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM brownish
Photo of view



Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O712



J2f50

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0050.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-7-11!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-11aP topsoil

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-11aP topsoil in k83. The soil is quite hard with grass and roots.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color and texture were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k83
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9361 @top
2007-7-20sC 9374 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-11aP q109 sits in f50
2004-7-12aP q116 sits in f50
2004-7-12aP q121 sits in f50
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f50 covers f62 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil

Descriptive
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O712



J2f51

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0051.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-11!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-11aP layer
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v12

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-11aP layer localized in the southern half of k93. It's composed by the soil which covers the eroded stones and the steps in the square.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2008-1-31pC the soil in the southern part of the square f51 seems softer to the Northern part. This layer coveres the steps of the staircase f130
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k93
Relays 2004-7-12aP 124 (39976 51614 - 9281 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-12aP 125 (39957 51604 - 9311 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-12aP 126 (39991 51545 - 9277 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-12aP 127 (40014 51555 - 9278 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-12aP 128 (39901 51587 - 9233 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-12aP 129 (39875 51581 - 9225 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-12aP 130 (39878 51567 - 9228 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-12aP 131 (39903 51571 - 9231 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9262 @top
2010-12-23cJC 9113 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f47 (layer) covers f51
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-11aP q110 sits in f51
2004-7-12aP q114 sits in f51
2004-7-12aP q120 sits in f51
2004-7-13mH q132 sits in f51
2004-7-13mH q135 sits in f51
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f48 (collapse) abuts f51
2004-7-27aP f88 (mixed) abuts f51
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-1-31pC f51 covers f130 (steps)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC under f47
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC covers the upper steps of staircase f130
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC layer at the same elevation as some of the floating stones in the upper layers. See v27
Photo of view




Photo of view

Drawing of view

w14

w106
Reference to Plot 2010-12-15cJC p0009

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O713



J2f52

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0052.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-11aP layer which constitutes the north baulk of k13.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k13
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9287 @top
2010-12-23cJC 9247 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-11aP q111 sits in f52
2004-7-12aP q117 sits in f52
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f6 (topsoil) abuts f52
2004-7-12aP f7 (layer) abuts f52
2004-7-12aP f15 (layer) abuts f52
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-31aP f52 covers f115 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC upper part of baulk
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O712



J2f53

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0053.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-7-11!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-11aP topsoil

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-11aP topsoil in k43. The soil is quite hard with grass and roots.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color and texture were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k43
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9237 @top
2007-7-20sC 9340 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-11aP q113 sits in f53
2004-7-12aP q115 sits in f53
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f53 covers f59 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil. This feature is thick and also includes material below the topsoil.

Descriptive
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O712



J2f54

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0054.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3pC ^accum1
Category 2004-7-12!! unknown
Definition 2004-7-12aP ~pt

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-12aP pit located in the southern part of k33. It was covered by f46.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2004-7-12aP Since the extension of the surface and the material are different we chose to distinguish the two features. f54 abuts the southern baulk of k33. It is filled by f55.
Harmonization 2010-12-23cJC Bottom elevation was not recorded because the pit was not excavated. See note on f55

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k33
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9241 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f55 (fi) sits in f54
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f54 covers f60 (layer)
2004-7-27aP f54 overlays f61 (layer)
2008-1-31pC f54 cuts f49 (layer)
2008-1-31pC f54 cuts f61 (layer)
2004-7-27aP f54 sits in f49 (layer)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC cuts f49
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC under topsoil
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Pit from last use in J2
Photo of view






J2f55

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0055.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-12!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2004-7-12aP ~fi
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v70

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-12aP fill of pit f54 in k33. The pit is placed in the southern half of the unit and abuts the S-section. The filling is constituted by stones and pebbles of small and medium size with a large amount of basalt fragments on the top.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2004-7-12aP It is not possible to relay the bottom since we stopped with the excavation of the unit and we did not dig the pit. At the moment we are not sure that f55 could be the filling of a pit. It may be also part of a burial.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k33
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9241 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f46 (lense B) covers f55
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f55 sits in f54 (pt)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in f54
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC under topsoil
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Pit from last use in J2
Photo of view






J2f56

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0056.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-12aP this layer is constituted by the eastern baulk of k13.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Strategy 2004-7-12aP we removed the baulk and after we dug again the squares defined by new markers.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2010-8-10yM k13
Elevation 2010-12-23cJC 9257 @bottom
2010-12-23cJC 9332 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-12aP q119 sits in f56
2004-7-12aP q122 sits in f56
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f29 (topsoil) abuts f56
2004-7-12aP f30 (layer) abuts f56
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f56 covers f116 (floor D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC upper part of baulk
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil. This baulk is thick and also includes material below the topsoil.

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O712



J2f57

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0057.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-7-12!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-12aP topsoil

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-12aP this feature is the topsoil of k53. The consistency of the soil is quite hard with roots and some green. On the top it is possible to recognize the dark band of organic material.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color and texture were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k53
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9193 @bottom
2008-1-31pC 9223 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-12aP q123 sits in f57
2004-7-13mH q128 sits in f57
2004-7-14aP q143 sits in f57
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-12aP f57 covers f66 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil
2011-11-21cJC topsoil

Descriptive
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O714



J2f58

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0058.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-7-12!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-12aP topsoil
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v25

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-12aP this feature is the topsoil of k15. The consistency of the soil is quite hard with roots and some green. On the top it is possible to recognize the dark band of organic material.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color and texture were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k15
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9194 @bottom
2008-1-31pC 9240 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-12aP q124 sits in f58
2004-7-13mH q134 sits in f58
2004-7-14aP q147 sits in f58
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-31aP f58 covers f65 (layer)
2004-7-27aP f58 abuts f71 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil
2011-11-21cJC topsoil

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w10

w203

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O714



J2f59

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0059.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3pC ^accum1
Category 2004-7-12!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-12aP layer

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-12aP this layer is characterized by the presence of ash in all the surface of the square, k43. The layer is very thin (about 5 cm) and we removed it scraping the surface. f59 is covered by f53 and covers f60.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k43
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9235 @bottom
2008-1-31pC 9240 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f53 (topsoil) covers f59
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-12aP q127 sits in f59
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f59 covers f60 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Ashy use associated with the pits

Descriptive
Texture 2010-12-23cJC ashy

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O712



J2f60

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0060.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3pC ^accum1
Category 2004-7-12!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-12aP layer

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-12aP this layer is below the ashy layer f59. The consistency is quite different (the soil is more compact) and the colour is brownish.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-12aP We did not reach the bottom of the feature since we stopped to dig in this unit.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM texture and hardness were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k43
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9235 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f54 (pt) covers f60
2004-7-27aP f59 (layer) covers f60
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-13mH q129 sits in f60
2004-7-13mH q140 sits in f60
2004-7-14aP q144 sits in f60
2004-7-15mH q159 sits in f60

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Based only on elevation
2011-11-21cJC Pit from last use in J2 cuts down into this feature.

Descriptive
Color definition 2010-8-9yM brownish

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O715



J2f61

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0061.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-12!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-12aP layer
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v70

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-12aP this layer is below f49 and below lens f46 in k33.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2004-7-12aP The consistency of the soil is quite the same of f49 but since in the northern part of the unit we found some stones of large-medium size we decided to distinguish two features. This last elevation is not the bottom of the feature but the elevation where we stopped with the excavation.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k33
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9213 @top
2008-1-31pC 9280 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f49 (layer) covers f61
2004-7-27aP f54 (pt) overlays f61
2008-1-31pC f54 (pt) cuts f61
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-13mH q130 sits in f61
2004-7-13mH q136 sits in f61
2004-7-13mH q141 sits in f61
2004-7-14aP q145 sits in f61

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Scattered use of the area after majority of the area, except the upper levels of the second apron (^ap r2), are covered.
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation associated with the floating stones above the monumental access, pit from later use cuts down into this layer.
Photo of view


Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O714



J2f62

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0062.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3pC ^accum1
Category 2004-7-12!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-12aP layer
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v28

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-12aP this layer is below the topsoil ( f50) in k83. In f62 sit a eroded stones collapsed from the north ( f93). f62 is similar to f107 (pedestal below the floating stone)

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2004-7-12aP The soil is not different but we chose in arbitrary way to distinguish the two features.). f62 is similar to f107 (pedestal below the floating stone) but we choose to make a different feature for the soil which stood under the stones.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k83
2010-8-10yM k83
North Coordinate 2010-8-9yM this type of contact was recovered from the v29
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9211 @bottom
2008-1-31pC 9374 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f50 (topsoil) covers f62
2004-7-27aP f93 (isolated stone) sits in f62
2004-7-27aP f107 (lense D) sits in f62
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-28mH i4 (seal impression) sits in f62
2004-7-13mH q131 sits in f62
2004-7-13mH q142 sits in f62
2004-7-14aP q148 sits in f62
2004-7-14aP q149 sits in f62
2004-7-14aP q153 sits in f62
2004-7-15mH q162 sits in f62
2004-7-15mH q165 sits in f62
2004-7-15mH q169 sits in f62
2004-7-15mH q171 sits in f62
2004-7-18aP q176 sits in f62
2004-7-18aP q183 sits in f62
2004-7-19aP q191 sits in f62
2004-7-19mH q198 sits in f62
2004-7-20mH q202 sits in f62
Type of contact: Earliest events 2010-8-9yM f62 covers f122 (accumulation D)
2008-3-11pC f62 covers f129 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Accumulation associated with the floating stones above the monumental access
Photo of view



Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O720



J2f63

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0063.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-14!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-14aP layer

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-14aP we consider this layer the southern baulk of k12 also if practically it represents the topsoil of the unit. f63 covers f132 (secondary Apron), f133 and f134 which are the two gaps between the secondary Apron and the oval wall and between the primary and secondary aprons.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Strategy 2004-7-14aP We started to dig this unit removing the soil above the steps of the so called "second apron" considering the top soil as a baulk. The bottom elevation is different and depends from the features which are below f63.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k12
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9330 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f91 (layer) sits in f63
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-14aP q150 sits in f63
2004-7-15mH q160 sits in f63
2004-7-15mH q166 sits in f63
2004-7-15mH q170 sits in f63
2004-7-18aP q173 sits in f63
2004-7-18aP q177 sits in f63
2004-7-18aP q179 sits in f63
2004-7-18aP q187 sits in f63
2004-7-19aP q189 sits in f63
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f63 covers f89 (wall)
2008-1-31pC f63 covers f132 (second apron)
2008-1-31pC f63 covers f133 (layer)
2008-1-31pC f63 covers f134 (accumulation D)
2004-7-31aP f63 overlays f131 (apron)
2004-7-27aP f63 abuts f70 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC is topsoil of k12
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O714



J2f64

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0064.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-7-14!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-14aP topsoil

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-14aP this feature is the topsoil of k2. Some floating stones, probably collapsed from the north ( f84), sit in it. This layer is rather thick and covers a quite big elevation. The colour is brownish and it's medium compact.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Strategy 2004-7-14aP We decided to excavate as it was the southern baulk of k2.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no texture or hardness were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k2
2010-8-10yM k2
Elevation 2008-3-6pC 9332@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f84 (isolated stone) sits in f64
2004-7-27aP f85 (tannur) sits in f64
2004-7-27aP f90 (lense D) sits in f64
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-14aP q151 sits in f64
2004-7-15mH q161 sits in f64
2004-7-15mH q167 sits in f64
2004-7-18aP q174 sits in f64
2004-7-18aP q178 sits in f64
2004-7-18aP q182 sits in f64
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-6pC f64 covers f74 (layer)
2004-7-27aP f64 covers f79 (mixed)
2004-7-27aP f64 abuts f69 (layer)
2004-7-27aP f64 abuts f78 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM brown
Drawing of view

w12

w201

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O718



J2f65

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0065.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3pC ^accum1
Category 2004-7-14!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-14aP layer
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v25

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-14aP this layer is below the top soil ( f58) in k15. The soil is different, more compact and with the presence of few stones of small size concentrated, above all, in the northern part of the unit.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-14aP We did not reach the bottom elevation of the feature since we decided to stop with the excavations in this area and to use the square to collect the dirt and place the elevator.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k15
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9194 @top
2008-3-6pC 9112@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-31aP f58 (topsoil) covers f65
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-14aP q152 sits in f65
2004-7-15mH q163 sits in f65
2004-7-18aP q175 sits in f65
2004-7-18aP q186 sits in f65
2004-7-19aP q188 sits in f65
2004-7-20aP q207 sits in f65
2004-7-21aP q216 sits in f65
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-6pC f65 covers f168 (accumulation D)
2004-7-27aP f65 abuts f71 (mixed)
2004-7-27aP f65 abuts f75 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s80J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Although this layer is just under topsoil it is very thick and includes more deposits from s60 than s30.
2011-11-21cJC Although this feature is just below the topsoil it probably includes material from multiple strata.
Photo of view



Drawing of view

w10

w203

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O721



J2f66

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0066.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-14!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-14aP layer

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-14aP this layer is below the topsoil ( f66) in k53.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-14aP We did not reach the bottom elevation of the feature since we decided to stop with the excavations in this area. The soil is not different but we chose in arbitrary way to distinguish the two features.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k53
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9193 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-12aP f57 (topsoil) covers f66
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-14aP q154 sits in f66
2004-7-15mH q158 sits in f66
2004-7-15mH q172 sits in f66

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Although this layer is just under topsoil it is very thick and includes more deposits from s60 than s30.
2011-11-21cJC This baulk is very thick, almost 1 meter in depth. It likely includes material from multiple strata.

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O715



J2f67

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0067.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use4
2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-7-18!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-18aP topsoil
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v31

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-18aP This feature is the topsoil of k84. The soil is compact and hard; the color brownish. We notice the presence of roots and small pebbles. Dark band of organic material on the top. The feature covers f117. A tannur ( f72) with its filling ( f73) sits in it.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k84
2010-8-10yM k48
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9211 @bottom
2008-1-31pC 9302 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-18aP q184 sits in f67
2004-7-19aP q192 sits in f67
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f67 covers f72 (tannur)
2004-7-27aP f67 covers f73 (fi)
2004-7-27aP f67 covers f113 (lense D)
2008-1-31pC f67 covers f117 (lense D)
2010-8-9yM f67 covers f117 (lense D)
2004-7-27aP f67 abuts f77 (mixed)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil
2011-11-21cJC Scattered use including tannurs

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-12-23cJC brown
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard
Texture 2010-12-23cJC compact with pebbles
Photo of view


Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O719



J2f68

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0068.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2004-7-18!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-18aP topsoil

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-18aP this feature is the topsoil of k85. The material is the same that we found in k84: compact and hard and with brownish color. Presence of small pebbles and roots. Dark band of organic material.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM texture and hardness were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k85
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9232 @bottom
2008-1-31pC 9293 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-18aP q185 sits in f68
2004-7-19aP q193 sits in f68
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f68 covers f113 (lense D)
2008-3-11pC f68 covers f118 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM brown
Drawing of view

w13

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O719



J2f69

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0069.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use4
Category 2004-7-19!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-19aP layer
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v72

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-19aP this feature is the eastern baulk of k2. It is composed by a reddish material, quite granular and rather soft. A tannur ( f85) with its filling sits in it.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k2
2010-8-10yM k2
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9343@top
2008-1-31pC 9350@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-1-31pC f85 (tannur) sits in f69
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-19aP q190 sits in f69
2004-7-19mH q199 sits in f69
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f64 (topsoil) abuts f69
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-6pC f69 covers f74 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC upper part of baulk
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Tannur sits in this feature, belongs with layers associated with tannurs and reuse of the area.
2011-11-21cJC Scattered use including tannurs

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM reddish
Hardness 2010-8-9yM soft
Texture 2010-8-9yM granual
Photo of view


Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O719



J2f70

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0070.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-19aP this feature is the eastern baulk of k12.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k12
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9250 @bottom
2008-1-31pC 9321 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-19aP q194 sits in f70
2004-7-19aP q197 sits in f70
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f63 (layer) abuts f70

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC upper part of baulk
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil. Baulk may include other layers, not just topsoil.

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O719



J2f71

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0071.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-19aP this feature is the northern baulk of k15.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k15
Elevation 2008-1-31pC 9240 @top
2010-12-23cJC 9200@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-19aP q195 sits in f71
2004-7-20mH q201 sits in f71
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f58 (topsoil) abuts f71
2004-7-27aP f65 (layer) abuts f71

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC upper part of baulk
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil. Baulk may include other layers, not just topsoil.

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O720



J2f72

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0072.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-19!! installations
Definition 2004-7-19aP tannur
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v31

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-19aP This feature is a tannur, located in the southern half of k84. Part of it is in the eastern section. It sits in f67 and it intrudes f73. The upper circular part is well preserved as are the walls. Because our goal was to reach the elevation of the wall f129 as soon as possible, we did not differentiate the floor on which the tannnur, sits but just the general feature connected with it. The top elevation is m3824 + 129 - 152.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k84
Relays 2004-7-19mH 137 (39278 51890 - 9292 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-19mH 138 (39343 51904 - 9292 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-19mH 139 (39322 51864 - 9292 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9332 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f67 (topsoil) covers f72
2004-7-27aP f73 (fi) sits in f72

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in f67
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC under topsoil
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Tannur indicates that this is the period of reuse.
2011-11-21cJC Scattered use including tannurs
Photo of view




J2f73

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0073.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-19!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2004-7-19aP ~fi
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v31

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-19aP This feature is the fill of tannur f72 in k84. Inside the tannur we found just one bone and a small amount of pottery sherds. The fill includes little bit of ash. The soil soft and brownish. The top elevation is the same as the tannur's: m3824 + 129 -152.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k84
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9332 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f67 (topsoil) covers f73
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f73 sits in f72 (tannur)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in f72
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC under topsoil
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Fill of tannur associated with area reuse.
2011-11-21cJC Scattered use including tannurs

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM brown
Hardness 2010-8-9yM soft
Photo of view




J2f74

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0074.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-20!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-20aP layer
Summary 2008-3-6pC this is a bricky crumbly reddish accumulation located north of apron f131. It was only exposed and there are different hypothesis of the origin of it
Best image 2010-12-27 cJC

v57

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-20aP Reddish layer at the bottom of the trench in k2. This material is the same kind of packing that characterizes all structures dating to the 3rd millennium BCE. It's called "bakkaya" and we have found it also in connection with the temple and the palace. It was carried here intentionally and used as filling. Presence of white material which at a first sight seems plaster but it's actually organic material. The top elevation is m3647 + 46 - 141; the bottom is m3687 + 20 - 164. As we reached this level we stopped the excavation of the unit.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2008-3-6pC possibly this bricky material belongs to the melting of a mudbrick structure, like a platform. pC is of the opinion that it is the melting of the mudbrickterrace, which was excavated from the german team and was exposed in this place. Due to its long exposure, it melted.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM hardness was not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-3-6pC k2
Elevation 2008-3-6pC 9223@top
2010-12-27cJC 9200 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-6pC f64 (topsoil) covers f74
2008-3-6pC f69 (layer) covers f74
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-20mH q203 sits in f74

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC bricky material probably of temple terrace (was exposed by the german team and was dated Early Dynastic)
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Bakaya layer associated with the construction of ^ap r1, ^stai r1 and ^mnacs
2011-11-21cJC Bakaya surface associated with the construction of the temple terrace.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM reddish
Texture 2010-8-9yM crumbly
Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view



Drawing of view

w12

w201

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O720



J2f75

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0075.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-20aP This layer is the eastern baulk of k75. The top elevation is m3790 + 0 - 13.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-12-27cJC Because this feature was excavated as a baulk, many attributes such as color, hardness, and texture were not recorded. Also, there is no photograph of this feature.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k75
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9229 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-20mH q205 sits in f75
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f65 (layer) abuts f75

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Layer below topsoil.

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O720



J2f76

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0076.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-20!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-20aP layer
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v32

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-20aP This feature is the layer below the so called "Mittanic" level in k14. It's a horizontal layer that includes pebbles and small and medium-sized stones, which sit in it. f76 is overlaid by f15, f26, and f17. Its consistency is rather similar to f15,which, however, does not contain stones or pebbles. The top elevation is m3599 + 36 - 136; the bottom elevation is m3880 + 63 - 164.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k14
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9065 @bottom
2007-7-20sC 9248 @top
2008-3-6pC 9140@top
2010-12-27cJC 9189 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f104 (trench) covers f76
2004-7-27aP f15 (layer) overlays f76
2004-7-27aP f17 (lense D) overlays f76
2008-1-31pC f104 (trench) cuts f76
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-20aP q208 sits in f76
2004-7-21aP q217 sits in f76
2004-7-22mH q238 sits in f76
2004-7-25mH q247 sits in f76
2004-7-25mH q257 sits in f76
2004-7-24mH q265 sits in f76
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f76 overlays f109 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s80J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation as f82 and f81
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Below the scattered accumulations, period of abandonment while the MA focus is on the western area (J5)
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w16

w107

w205

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O726



J2f77

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0077.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-20aP This layer is the northern baulk of k84. The top elevation is m3822 + 0 - 13; the bottom is m3825 + 112 - 52. f77 covers f96.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k84
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9344 @top
2007-7-20sC 9411 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-20aP q209 sits in f77
2004-7-21aP q213 sits in f77
2004-7-22mH q225 sits in f77
2004-7-22mH q232 sits in f77
2004-7-22mH q234 sits in f77
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f67 (topsoil) abuts f77
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f77 covers f96 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC upper part of baulk
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil. Baulk includes layers under topsoil as well.

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O727



J2f78

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0078.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use4
Category 2004-7-20!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-20aP layer

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-20aP f78 = f69. This feature is the eastern baulk of k2. It's composed of quite granular and rather soft reddish material. The top elevation is m3679 + 0 -13; the bottom is m3687 + 120 - 164. f68= f78. A tannur ( f85) with its fill ( f86) sits in it.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k2
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9343 @top
2007-7-20sC 9350 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-20aP q210 sits in f78
2004-7-20aP q211 sits in f78
2004-7-21aP q214 sits in f78
2004-7-21aP q215 sits in f78
2004-7-22mH q233 sits in f78
2004-7-22mH q235 sits in f78
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f64 (topsoil) abuts f78

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC same as f69
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Tannur sits in this feature, belongs with layers associated with tannurs and reuse of the area.
2011-11-21cJC Scattered use including tannurs

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM reddish
Hardness 2010-8-9yM soft
Texture 2010-8-9yM granual
Photo of view

Drawing of view

w12

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O727



J2f79

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0079.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3pC ^accum1
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-20aP This layer is the eastern baulk of k4 and k5. In principle it belongs to k4 but in practice it's the eastern side of the eastern baulk of k4 and k5, or, rather, the western side of the German trench k100. We dug this area as a baulk without differentiating the different layers except when the change was very evident ( f110). The top elevation is m3614 + 0 -13; the bottom is m3907 + 3 - 164.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k4
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 8966 @bottom
2007-7-20sC 9233 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f64 (topsoil) covers f79
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-20mH q212 sits in f79
2004-7-25mH q251 sits in f79
2004-7-24mH q276 sits in f79
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f79 covers f110 (lense D)
2004-7-27aP f79 overlays f110 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC This feature is thick and mixed from more than one strata but the uppermost levels belong to the assigned strata.

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O726



J2f80

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0080.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! build-up
Definition 2008-3-6pC accumulation D
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v30
Alternative definitions 2004-7-21aP ly

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-21aP This feature is the layer below f31. It's located in the south-eastern part of the unit, below the eroded stones. The top elevation is m3725 + 82 - 171; the bottom is m3810 + 74 - 131. f80 is overlaid by f31 and it overlays f83.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k13
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9153 @bottom
2007-7-20sC 9159 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f30 (layer) covers f80
2004-7-31aP f31 (lense D) overlays f80
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-21aP q221 sits in f80
2004-7-21aP q224 sits in f80
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-31aP f80 overlays f83 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s80J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC overlay wall f128: wall f128 begins to appear
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Accumulations covering the revetment wall
2011-11-21cJC Accumulations building up with area no longer in use
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w15

w102

w203

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O721



J2f81

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0081.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2008-3-6!! build-up
Definition 2008-3-6pC lense D
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v36
Alternative definitions 2004-7-21aP ly

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-21aP This layer is below the Mittanic "floor" ( f26) in k4. After we decided to remove the pebbles ( f28 and f27), we reached this layer with similar soil but just without stones. f81 has almost the same characteristics as features f82 and f76 (all below the Mittanic horizontal alignment). The top elevation is m3599 + 36 - 136.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k4
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9165 @top
2010-12-27cJC 9072 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f22 (lense D) covers f81
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-21aP q223 sits in f81
2004-7-22mH q229 sits in f81
2004-7-22mH q237 sits in f81
2004-7-25mH q248 sits in f81
2004-7-25mH q252 sits in f81
2004-7-25mH q261 sits in f81
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f81 covers f102 (floor)
2004-7-31aP f81 overlays f105 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation as f82 and f76
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Accumulation covering the post-brickfall use.
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w17

w18

w108

w202
Drawing of view

w205

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O725



J2f82

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0082.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2008-3-6!! build-up
Definition 2008-3-6pC accumulation D
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v35
Alternative definitions 2004-7-21aP ly

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-21aP This layer is below the Mittanic "floor" ( f16) in k5. After we decided to remove the pebbles ( f14 and f24), we reached this layer with similar soil but just without stones without stones. f82 has almost the same characteristics as features f81 and f76 (all below the Mittanic horizontal alignment). The top elevation is m3599 + 36 - 136.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-12-27cJC The color, texture and hardness were not recorded for this feature. Additionally, the bottom elevation was not recorded either in the feature or the q-lots.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k5
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9165 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f16 (lense A) covers f82
2004-7-31aP f8 (layer) overlays f82
2004-7-31aP f16 (lense A) overlays f82
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-21aP q222 sits in f82
2004-7-22mH q230 sits in f82
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-11pC f82 covers f157 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation as f81 and f76
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Accumulation covering the post-brickfall use.
Photo of view

Drawing of view

w200

w202

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O722



J2f83

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0083.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-21!! build-up
Definition 2004-7-21aP lense D

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-21aP This feature is a very compact and hard lens in the western part of k13. It consists in small pebbles and the texture seems very similar to the soil found in J1 (MZ16). The top elevation is m3810 + 74 - 131; the bottom is m3810 + 47 - 131. The surface occupied by this layer is quite irregular and not very large.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Problems in recording 2008-2-25pC To this feature number has been recorded two different features: the first is a soil layer,the second is 14 floating stones (here only in the relay). From the plot it seems that theese floating stones are approximatly in the same position as f45
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color and texture were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-2-25pC k13
Relays 2004-7-20bP 141 (40483 50556 - 9317 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 142 (40438 50549 - 9305 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 143 (40438 50631 - 9322 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 144 (40465 50649 - 9330 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 145 (40353 50522 - 9292 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 146 (40335 50511 - 9283 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 147 (40307 50539 - 9282 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 148 (40332 50589 - 9289 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 149 (40280 50496 - 9279 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 150 (40225 50508 - 9273 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 151 (40227 50543 - 9278 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 152 (40277 50533 - 9287 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 153 (40297 50557 - 9283 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 154 (40241 50554 - 9271 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 155 (40245 50573 - 9276 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 156 (40305 50575 - 9282 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 157 (40269 50586 - 9272 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 158 (40249 50641 - 9278 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 159 (40269 50664 - 9287 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 160 (40289 50592 - 9279 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 161 (40215 50594 - 9270 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 162 (40228 50569 - 9269 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 163 (40242 50578 - 9275 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 164 (40231 50600 - 9276 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 165 (40185 50636 - 9250 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 166 (40167 50611 - 9248 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 167 (40185 50582 - 9243 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 168 (40200 50590 - 9257 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 169 (40199 50684 - 9285 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 170 (40202 50652 - 9273 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 171 (40173 50652 - 9273 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 172 (40157 50669 - 9267 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 173 (40121 50639 - 9249 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 174 (40095 50629 - 9245 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 175 (40118 50579 - 9245 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 176 (40146 50589 - 9265 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 177 (40047 50671 - 9229 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 178 (40001 50654 - 9209 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 179 (39975 50705 - 9223 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 180 (40024 50711 - 9246 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 181 (40013 50845 - 9254 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 182 (39998 50808 - 9233 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 183 (39932 50868 - 9229 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 184 (39939 50813 - 9219 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 185 (39961 51092 - 9268 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 186 (39980 51057 - 9259 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 187 (39953 51038 - 9263 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 188 (39929 51056 - 9260 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 189 (40250 50265 - 9231 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 190 (40273 50278 - 9243 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 191 (40267 50307 - 9242 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 192 (40249 50307 - 9238 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 193 (40268 50302 - 9251 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 194 (40297 50293 - 9252 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 195 (40316 50328 - 9243 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 196 (40289 50351 - 9256 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 197 (40234 50278 - 9224 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 198 (40212 50296 - 9218 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 199 (40186 50244 - 9227 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 200 (40163 50478 - 9194 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 201 (40149 50419 - 9190 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 202 (40105 50425 - 9151 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-20bP 203 (40110 50472 - 9171 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 204 (40256 50849 - 9289 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 205 (40327 50783 - 9298 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 206 (40322 50840 - 9312 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 207 (40291 50871 - 9297 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 208 (40092 50562 - 9227 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 209 (40031 50531 - 9219 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 210 (40012 50549 - 9222 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 211 (40085 50575 - 9228 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 212 (39904 51171 - 9249 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 213 (39773 51168 - 6231 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 214 (39780 51104 - 9248 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 215 (39801 51095 - 9241 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 216 (39956 50694 - 9186 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 217 (39934 50654 - 9189 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 218 (39961 50648 - 9192 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2007-7-13pC 9126 @bottom
2007-7-13pC 9153 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f23 (layer) covers f83
2004-7-31aP f23 (layer) overlays f83
2004-7-31aP f80 (accumulation D) overlays f83
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-22mH q227 sits in f83
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f83 overlays f87 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Scattered use of the area after majority of the area, except the upper levels of the second apron (^ap r2), are covered. Elevation sme as stones f26 and f24.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2010-8-9yM very hard
Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0013
2009-3-30pC p0015
2009-3-30pC p0016
2009-3-30pC p0017

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O722



J2f84

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0084.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-21!! unknown
Definition 2004-7-21aP isolated stone
Summary 2008-1-3pC f84 consists of 40 large floating stones in k2 and k12, rolled from the North, and resting atop of the apron f131 and the second apron f132 and in front of them
Best image 2008-1-3 pC

v26

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-21aP This feature consists of a large number of stones (40) which sit in f64. We choose to assign this feature to k2 arbitrary although the stones are extend also into k12. Before removing the stones we created sub-components for this feature so that every stone has its own number.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-2-25pC k12
2008-2-25pC k2
Relays 2004-7-25bP 308 (39858 51093 - 9194 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 309 (39855 51054 - 9188 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 310 (39884 51036 - 9207 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 311 (39873 51095 - 9201 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 312 (39894 51113 - 9232 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 313 (39931 51106 - 9241 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 314 (39942 51080 - 9237 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 315 (39905 51070 - 9234 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 316 (39810 50802 - 9138 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 317 (39777 50774 - 9136 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 318 (39817 50766 - 9148 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 319 (39708 51535 - 9205 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 320 (39723 51494 - 9186 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 321 (39746 51495 - 9195 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 322 (39743 51540 - 9208 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 323 (39796 51605 - 9217 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 324 (39806 51631 - 9233 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 325 (39766 51618 - 9221 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 326 (39765 51644 - 9221 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 327 (39826 51590 - 9215 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 328 (39850 51596 - 9237 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 329 (39868 51634 - 9243 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 330 (39845 51655 - 9246 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 331 (39645 50944 - 9121 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 332 (39576 50943 - 9097 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 333 (39596 51020 - 9112 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 334 (39732 51362 - 9132 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 335 (39726 51355 - 9129 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 336 (39662 51363 - 9087 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 337 (39673 51372 - 9097 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 338 (39494 51370 - 8989 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 339 (39513 51319 - 8997 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 340 (39466 51290 - 9008 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 341 (39467 51354 - 8997 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 342 (39483 51463 - 9116 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 343 (39439 51458 - 9124 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 344 (39453 51510 - 9122 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 345 (39502 51503 - 9134 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 346 (39633 51409 - 9101 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 347 (39604 51429 - 9102 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 348 (39647 51456 - 9102 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 349 (39724 51509 - 9120 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 350 (39686 51504 - 9112 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 351 (39691 51537 - 9128 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 352 (39715 51541 - 9130 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 357 (38844 51264 - 8967 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 358 (38816 51244 - 8936 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 359 (38736 51270 - 8960 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 360 (39653 51645 - 9155 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 361 (39641 51705 - 9185 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 362 (39686 51713 - 9166 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 363 (39689 51655 - 9165 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 364 (39632 51832 - 9210 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 365 (39656 51861 - 9233 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 366 (39684 51818 - 9239 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 367 (39643 51805 - 9218 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-27aP 368 (39600 50911 - 9060 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-27aP 369 (39616 50931 - 9065 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-27aP 370 (39632 50921 - 9051 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-27aP 371 (39624 50893 - 9047 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 372 (39870 50457 - 9087 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 373 (39837 50408 - 9080 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 374 (39880 50395 - 9078 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 375 (39886 50439 - 9097 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 376 (39938 50409 - 9105 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 377 (39903 50383 - 9093 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 378 (39939 50360 - 9102 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 379 (39958 50385 - 9111 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 380 (39877 50379 - 9076 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 381 (39888 50339 - 9071 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 382 (39912 50349 - 9076 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 383 (39908 50368 - 9080 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 384 (39916 50320 - 9083 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 385 (39883 50310 - 9072 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 386 (39903 50282 - 9075 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 387 (39915 50289 - 9082 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 388 (39941 50340 - 9076 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 389 (39948 50331 - 9085 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 390 (39958 50339 - 9092 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 391 (39948 50352 - 9085 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 392 (39946 50329 - 9087 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 393 (39921 50305 - 9087 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 394 (39937 50284 - 9093 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 395 (39970 50281 - 9090 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 396 (39953 50267 - 9102 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 397 (39935 50258 - 9111 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 398 (39927 50283 - 9100 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 399 (39918 50261 - 9079 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 400 (39938 50221 - 9057 / Relay location: top)

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f84 sits in f64 (topsoil)
2004-7-27aP f84 rests on f90 (lense D)
2004-7-27aP f84 rests on f91 (layer)
2008-3-11pC f84 rests on f120 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sit in f64, which is a thick accumulation covering f132
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC floating stones resting in the upper part of apron, when the upper part of apron is visible
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Floating stones above second apron. High elevation indicates they are earlier.
2011-11-21cJC Floating stones in the elevations above when the area was covered, including most of the second apron.
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Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0017
2009-3-30pC p0018



J2f85

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0085.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-21!! installations
Definition 2004-7-21aP tannur
Best image 2008-1-3 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2004-7-21aP This feature is a tannur which is located on the eastern baulk of k2 ( f69= f78). We discovered it when we were removing the baulk. We decided to take a picture of it and to remove it as soon as possible. It was quite well preserved. The top elevation is m3822 + 8 - 131.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-31pC k2
Elevation 2007-7-13pC 9234 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f86 (fi) sits in f85
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f85 sits in f64 (topsoil)
2008-1-31pC f85 sits in f69 (layer)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sit in f69 and in topsoil f64
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Tannur indicates that this is the period of reuse.
2011-11-21cJC Scattered use at the end of J2's use
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J2f86

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0086.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-21!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2004-7-21aP ~fi
Best image 2008-1-3 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2004-7-21aP This feature is the fill of the tannur ( f85) in k2.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-21aP Because our goal was to reach the lower levels as soon as possible, we did not collect the material found in the tannur as separate items. After taking the top elevation ( m3822 + 8 - 131) we removed the tannur with a big pick although this action might not have been archeologically correct.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2010-8-10yM k85
Elevation 2007-7-13pC 9234 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q306 sits in f86
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f86 sits in f85 (tannur)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in f85 and in topsoil f64
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Fill of tannur associated with area reuse.
2011-11-21cJC Scattered use at the end of J2's use
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Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O727



J2f87

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0087.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2008-3-6!! build-up
Definition 2008-3-6pC lense D
Best image 2008-1-3 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2004-7-21aP This feature consists of mixed material, quite hard and compact, which is present in the whole surface of the unit. f87 is overlaid by f83 which is a very hard and compact lens. The top elevation is m3810 + 47 -131; the bottom is m3810 + 31 -145.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color and texture were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-3-11pC k13
Elevation 2007-7-13pC 9126 @top
2008-1-3pC 9096@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f30 (layer) overlays f87
2004-7-27aP f83 (lense D) overlays f87
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-22mH q236 sits in f87
2004-7-24mH q329 sits in f87
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f87 covers f95 (lense D)
2004-7-31aP f87 overlays f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Accumulation covering the top of the revetment wall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard
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Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O728



J2f88

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0088.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-21aP This feature is the eastern baulk of k93. The top elevation is m3670 + 0 -13.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-12-27cJC Because this feature was excavated volumetrically as a baulk it was not photographed and descriptive attributes were not recorded.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-2-25pC k93
Elevation 2007-7-13pC 9351 @top
2010-12-27cJC 9130 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-22mH q239 sits in f88
2004-7-24aP q244 sits in f88
2004-7-25mH q250 sits in f88
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f88 covers f94 (mixed)
2004-7-27aP f88 abuts f34 (topsoil)
2004-7-27aP f88 abuts f37 (accumulation B)
2004-7-27aP f88 abuts f47 (layer)
2004-7-27aP f88 abuts f51 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC upper part of baulk
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Topsoil. Baulk includes layers under topsoil as well.
2011-11-21cJC Baulk including multiple features. Topmost features are topsoil level.

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O729



J2f89

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0089.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-21!! installations
Definition 2004-7-21aP wall
Best image 2008-1-3 pC

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Alternative definitions 2004-7-21aP ly

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-21aP This feature is a small part of a mud-brick wall. It is located between the first and the second apron ( f131 and f132) in the gap of about 1 m in width. We noticed the presence of a few rows of mud-bricks while cleaning the column of soil below the stone f84.24. As we scraped the surface towards south from the stone we found some gray bricks in place with remains of the reddish between them.
2008-6-15pC bricks under the second apron, possibly part of the coating surface of the temple mound before the building of the second apron f132: several other bricks were found in J3 above the layer of the 2nd millenium glacis (mittani): this let me hypotize that these bricks belong to the brick surface dated to the Third millenium and found in the german excavation. The elevation of these bricks is at 91.75 (from relay r854, the closest stone of the apron f131 to f89)

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-1-3pC k12
Elevation 2010-12-27cJC 9175 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f63 (layer) covers f89
2008-3-11pC f120 (lense D) covers f89
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q263 sits in f89
Type of contact: Latest events 2007-7-13pC f132 (second apron) abuts f89
2010-8-9yM f132 (second apron) abuts f89
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-11pC f89 sits in f134 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC bricks under level of upper stones of apron f131, sitting in f134
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Bakaya layer associated with the construction of ^ap r1, ^stai r1 and ^mnacs
2011-11-21cJC Bakaya surface associated with the construction of the temple terrace.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM gray
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard
Texture 2010-8-9yM bricky
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w102



J2f90

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0090.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-24!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-24aP lense D
Best image 2010-12-27 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2017-7-24aP This feature includes the soil columns below the eroded stones in k3. In practice it is equal to f32 but we decided to distinguish the material coming from the columns on which the stones stand.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2010-8-10yM k3

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24aP q241 sits in f90
2004-7-25mH q262 sits in f90
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-31aP f45 (isolated stone) rests on f90
2004-7-27aP f84 (isolated stone) rests on f90
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f90 sits in f64 (topsoil)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC same as f32
2011-11-21cJC Accumulations supporting floating stones
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Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O725



J2f91

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0091.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-24!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-24aP layer

Description/Count
Description 2017-7-24aP This feature includes the soil columns below the eroded stones in k13. In practice is equal to f90 in k3, but we decided to distinguish the material coming from the columns on which the stones stand.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2010-12-27cJC Elevations recovered from q-lots. Top elevation is probably higher as there are 2 q-lots without elevations recorded before the elevation given here.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2010-8-10yM k13
Elevation 2010-12-27cJC 9103 @bottom
2010-12-27cJC 9123 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24aP q242 sits in f91
2004-7-24aP q245 sits in f91
2004-7-25mH q246 sits in f91
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f84 (isolated stone) rests on f91
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f91 sits in f30 (layer)
2004-7-27aP f91 sits in f32 (lense D)
2004-7-27aP f91 sits in f63 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC as f32
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC same as f32
2011-11-21cJC Accumulations supporting floating stones

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O725



J2f92

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0092.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! build-up
Definition 2008-3-6pC lense D

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-24aP This feature is the eastern baulk of k3. The feature does not present peculiar characters and it's quite similar to f69 (= f78) which is the eastern baulk of k2 and it's composed by a reddish material, quite granular and rather soft.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-24aP Since we have no control points to take elevation and the goal was to go down as soon as possible we were not able to take the top elevation.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-24aP k3

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24aP q243 sits in f92
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f92 abuts f18 (topsoil)
2004-7-27aP f92 abuts f25 (layer)
2004-7-27aP f92 abuts f32 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Mixed layers but highest levels are topsoil.
2011-11-21cJC Baulk including multiple features. Topmost features are topsoil level.

Descriptive
Color definition 2010-8-9yM reddish
Hardness 2010-8-9yM soft
Texture 2010-8-9yM granual

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O724



J2f93

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0093.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2004-7-24!! unknown
Definition 2004-7-24aP isolated stone
Best image 2008-1-3 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2004-7-24aP This feature is composed by a quite large number of eroded stones of big size in k83. These stones were removed by the crane and so they were numbered (29 sub-components), relayed and photographed. f93 sits in f62 and rest on f107 (coluns of soil below the stones). It's not clear from where the stones collapsed. They do not seem to belong to an eastern apron.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-24aP k83
Relays 2004-7-24bP 219 (40028 51782 - 9294 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 220 (40063 51846 - 9284 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 221 (40096 51821 - 9296 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 222 (40094 51806 - 9302 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 223 (40011 51855 - 9280 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 224 (40027 51859 - 9293 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 225 (40038 51943 - 9302 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 226 (40019 51937 - 9284 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 227 (39957 51941 - 9264 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 228 (39992 51919 - 9282 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 229 (40025 51971 - 9289 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 230 (40002 51984 - 9286 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 231 (40040 52007 - 9567 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 232 (40023 51984 - 9264 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 233 (39995 51994 - 9274 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 234 (40030 52023 - 9276 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 235 (39968 52036 - 9240 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 236 (39990 52004 - 9252 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 237 (40004 52063 - 9258 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 238 (40004 52091 - 9258 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 239 (39999 52064 - 9255 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 240 (39953 52158 - 9232 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 241 (39926 52142 - 9227 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 242 (39980 52170 - 9258 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 243 (39960 52165 - 9255 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 244 (39914 52066 - 9294 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 245 (39918 52097 - 9290 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 246 (39907 52103 - 9293 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 247 (39889 52074 - 9285 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 248 (39909 52022 - 9222 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 249 (39943 51988 - 9231 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 250 (39953 52028 - 9232 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 251 (39979 51899 - 9306 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 252 (39957 51861 - 9306 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 253 (39915 51888 - 9291 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 254 (39931 51906 - 9282 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 255 (39919 51857 - 9306 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 256 (39902 51809 - 9293 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 257 (39927 51791 - 9300 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 258 (39950 51851 - 9303 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 259 (39989 51768 - 9277 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 260 (39996 51800 - 9279 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 261 (39955 51812 - 9257 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 262 (39957 51760 - 9260 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 263 (39916 51741 - 9274 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 264 (39927 51784 - 9286 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 265 (39946 51753 - 9287 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 266 (39849 51874 - 9269 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 267 (39825 51874 - 9254 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 268 (39825 51914 - 9264 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 269 (39853 51908 - 9275 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 270 (39823 52002 - 9233 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 271 (39797 52017 - 9241 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 272 (39715 51996 - 9222 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 273 (39744 51964 - 9236 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 274 (39768 52080 - 9252 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 275 (39772 52082 - 9244 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 276 (39721 52067 - 9242 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 277 (39728 52068 - 9257 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 278 (39696 51988 - 9247 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 279 (39732 51963 - 9267 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 280 (39708 51915 - 9262 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 281 (39690 51915 - 9252 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 282 (39649 51903 - 9237 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 283 (39676 51915 - 9250 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 284 (39639 51953 - 9244 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 285 (39669 51957 - 9245 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 286 (39675 51978 - 9256 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 287 (39643 51994 - 9255 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 288 (39681 51958 - 9251 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 289 (39631 51970 - 9247 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 290 (39638 52008 - 9251 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 291 (39626 52042 - 9242 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 292 (39593 52017 - 9233 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 293 (39597 51988 - 9240 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 294 (39756 51824 - 9254 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 295 (39735 51779 - 9242 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 296 (39698 51827 - 9235 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 297 (39687 51769 - 9232 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 298 (39721 51778 - 9235 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 299 (39733 51770 - 9246 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 300 (39708 51736 - 9234 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 301 (39696 51752 - 9251 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 302 (39759 51773 - 9250 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 303 (39783 51798 - 9253 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 304 (39822 51752 - 9257 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 305 (39799 51730 - 9253 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 306 (39718 51849 - 9245 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-24bP 307 (39995 52058 - 9255 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 274 (39768 52098 - 9254 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 277 (39725 52080 - 9258 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-25bP 307 (40025 52039 - 9266 / Relay location: top)

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f93 sits in f62 (layer)
2004-7-27aP f93 rests on f107 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC floating stones resting in the upper part of apron, when the upper part of apron is visible
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Scatterred stones in upper elevations
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Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0018



J2f94

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0094.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-24aP This feature is the eastern baulk of k93. It is covered by f88. When we removed f88 we went down changing the number of the feature also if it was referred to the same baulk.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-24aP Since we have no control points to take elevation and the goal was to go down as soon as possible we were not able to take the top elevation.
lack of information 2010-12-27cJC Because this feature was excavated volumetrically as a baulk descriptive attributes were not recorded. There is also no photograph of this feature.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-24aP k93
Elevation 2004-7-24aP 9178 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f88 (mixed) covers f94
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-25mH q253 sits in f94

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Based on elevation
2011-11-21cJC No view and only one elevation makes this assignment not completely secure. Elevaiton suggests it belongs to this stratum.

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O725



J2f95

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0095.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2008-3-6!! build-up
Definition 2008-3-6pC lense D
Best image 2008-1-3 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2004-7-24aP This feature is located in the southern part of k13. It is composed by mixed material, medium compact and brownish in colour. This feature is covered by f87 and covers f125. f95 was contaminated by the German trench as attested by the presence of pieces of plastic sheet.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM texture and hardness were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-24aP k13
Elevation 2004-7-24aP 9096 @top
2004-7-24aP 9183 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f87 (lense D) covers f95
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-25mH q255 sits in f95
2004-7-24mH q266 sits in f95
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f95 covers f103 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC overlay wall f128: wall begins to appear
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC contaminated by the german trench
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Revetment wall is beginning to be covered. The use areas associated with the flat stone ( f154) are covered.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM brown
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w15

w102

w203

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O726



J2f96

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0096.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! build-up
Definition 2008-3-6pC lense D

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-24aP This feature is underneath the northern baulk ( f77) of k84, south of the floating stones in k83.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2004-7-24aP k84
Elevation 2004-7-24aP 9127 @bottom
2004-7-24aP 9211 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f77 (mixed) covers f96
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-25mH q256 sits in f96
2004-7-24mH q264 sits in f96
2004-7-24mH q274 sits in f96
2004-7-24mH q275 sits in f96

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Based on elevation
2011-11-21cJC This feature is fairly thick and may include multiple strata.

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O726



J2f97

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0097.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2008-3-6!! build-up
Definition 2008-3-6pC lense D

Description/Count
Description 2017-7-25mH This feature is located in the eastern part of k3, south to the stones placed in the northern half of the square. The soil is not very compact, the color is brownish/reddish and there is a large amount of sherds and pebbles of small-medium size. f97 is covered by f32, it abuts f98 and overlays f101.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM texture and hardness were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-25aP k3
Elevation 2017-7-25aP 9058 @bottom
2017-7-25aP 9072 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2007-7-13pC f32 (lense D) covers f97
2004-7-27aP f32 (lense D) overlays f97
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-25mH q258 sits in f97
2004-7-25mH q260 sits in f97
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f97 overlays f98 (accumulation D)
2009-2-20pC f97 overlays f99 (layer)
2004-7-27aP f97 overlays f101 (accumulation D)
2004-7-27aP f97 abuts f98 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC overlayd by f32
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Under the scattered accumulations that represent s60
2011-11-21cJC Associated with f98 and f99 which are place in this stratum based on elevations.

Descriptive
Color definition 2010-8-9yM brownish/reddish

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O725
2010-8-8yM O98



J2f98

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0098.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2008-3-6!! build-up
Definition 2008-3-6pC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2017-7-25mH This feature is located in the western part of k3, south to the stones in the northern half of the square. It has the same elevation of f97, abuts it but the characters are completely different: the soil is very hard with a large amount of very compact gravels and few sherds. f98 is covered by f32 and overlaids f101.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM texture and color were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-25aP k3
Elevation 2017-7-25aP 9072 @top
2017-7-25aP 9081 @bottom
2007-7-13pC 9038 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2007-7-13pC f32 (lense D) covers f98
2004-7-27aP f32 (lense D) overlays f98
2007-7-13pC f97 (lense D) overlays f98
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-25mH q259 sits in f98
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f97 (lense D) abuts f98
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f98 overlays f101 (accumulation D)
2004-7-27aP f98 abuts f99 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation as f97
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Under the scattered accumulations that represent s60
2011-11-21cJC Based on elevation. There is no view of this feature.

Descriptive
Hardness 2010-8-9yM very hard



J2f99

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0099.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2017-7-26!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-26aP layer

Description/Count
Description 2017-7-26aP This feature is located in k3 and limited to its north-western corner, near the stones present in the northern half of the unit. It's composed of very soft material, with abundant presence of ash.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM texture and color were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-26aP k3
Elevation 2017-7-26aP 9072 @top
2017-7-26aP 9081 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f32 (lense D) overlays f99
2009-2-20pC f97 (lense D) overlays f99
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q267 sits in f99
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f98 (accumulation D) abuts f99
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-31aP f99 covers f108 (lense D)
2007-7-13pC f99 abuts f106 (;ld)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Under the scattered accumulations that represent s60
2011-11-21cJC Just covering the use after the brickfall, as the revetment wall is beginning to be covered.

Descriptive
Hardness 2010-8-9yM soft

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O726



J2f100

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0100.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-26!! unknown
Definition 2017-7-26aP isolated stone
Best image 2008-1-3 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2017-7-26aP This feature presents two sub-components ( f100.1 and f100.2) and is referred to the stones collapsed on the staircase ( f130) in k100. Theese two stones has been removed by the crane. They are visible in the photos taken by the Germans.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-26aP k100

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-11pC f100 sits in f1 (collapse)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in f1
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC seme elevation as f45
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Large stones floating in upper levels above staircase.
Photo of view







J2f101

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0101.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use2
Category 2008-3-6!! build-up
Definition 2008-3-6pC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2017-7-26aP This feature is located in the southern part of k3 and it's overlaid by f97 and f98. The soil is reddish, quite compact and it contains a lot of sherds. It covers the melted bricks labeled as f106.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2017-7-26aP Because some sherds seemed at first sight to date to Khabur period, we decided to analyze a q-lot of pottery coming from this feature.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-26aP k3
Elevation 2017-7-26aP 9087 @top
2017-7-26aP 9102 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2007-7-13pC f32 (lense D) overlays f101
2004-7-27aP f97 (lense D) overlays f101
2004-7-27aP f98 (accumulation D) overlays f101
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q268 sits in f101
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f101 covers f106 (;ld)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Immediately above the brickfall, associated with the reuse of the area after it was covered by brickfall
2011-11-21cJC Use above the brickfall.

Descriptive
Color definition 2010-8-9yM reddish

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O726



J2f102

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0102.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-2-25!! surface
Definition 2008-2-25pC floor
Best image 2008-1-3 pC

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Alternative definitions 2008-2-25pC ld

Description/Count
Description 2017-7-26aP This feature is a small portion of floor found in k4. It consists of compact soil and pebbles small-medium in size and few sherds. It's located in the northern part of the square and it was possible to see it in the northern section. f102 is covered by f81 and overlaids f105.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-26aP k4
Elevation 2017-7-26aP 9031 @bottom
2017-7-26aP 9081 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f81 (lense D) covers f102
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q269 sits in f102
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f102 overlays f105 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC under f81
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Associated with f101, which is above the brickfall, yet this feature is below the scattered reuse in subsequent phases
2011-11-21cJC Use floor associated with the use after the brickfall.
Photo of view

Drawing of view

w17

w108

w205

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O726



J2f103

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0103.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use2
Category 2017-7-26!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-26aP lense D
Best image 2010-12-27 cJC

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Alternative definitions 2008-2-25pC floor

Description/Count
Description 2017-7-26aP This feature is located in the southern part of k13, south of the stones which constitue f128 ( f103 abuts f128). The soil is very compact and very hard, graysh in colour. It's covered by f95 which presents mixed materials and it was contaminated by the German trench. It seems very similar to the material found in J1 at the same elevation of the wall.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-26aP k13
Elevation 2017-7-26aP 0 @bottom
2017-7-26aP 9183 @top
2007-7-13pC 8966@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f95 (lense D) covers f103
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q270 sits in f103
2004-7-24mH q278 sits in f103
2004-7-24mH q283 sits in f103
2004-7-24mH q288 sits in f103
2004-7-24mH q305 sits in f103
2004-7-24mH q320 sits in f103
2004-7-24mH q332 sits in f103
2004-7-24mH q335 sits in f103
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-31aP f103 covers f125 (accumulation D)
2007-7-13pC f103 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC abuts wall f128 and is covered by f95
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Directly under f95
2011-11-21cJC Revetment wall is beginning to be covered. The use areas associated with the flat stone ( f154) are covered.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM graysh
Hardness 2010-8-9yM very hard
Photo of view



Drawing of view

w15

w21

w102

w203
Drawing of view

w21c

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O728



J2f104

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0104.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-26!! installations
Definition 2017-7-26aP trench
Best image 2008-1-3 pC

v32

Description/Count
Description 2017-7-26aP This feature number has been assigned to the German trench in k14.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2017-7-26aP We choose in arbitrary way to assign f104 to the German trench in k14 because it became more clear during the excavation of the unit. f104 goes also through k13 since its direction is north-west/south-east.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-26aP k14
Relays 2004-7-26aP 353 (39587 50347 - 9093 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-26aP 354 (39213 50274 - 9083 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2017-7-26aP 9064 @bottom
2017-7-26aP 9093 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q287 sits in f104
Type of contact: Latest events 2007-7-13pC f109 (lense D) abuts f104
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f104 covers f76 (layer)
2008-2-25pC f104 overlays f111 (lense D)
2008-1-31pC f104 cuts f76 (layer)
2004-7-27aP f104 intrudes in f109 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s10J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9pJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC trench of the german team
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Modern cut of German trench
2011-11-21cJC Remnant of previous excavations
Photo of view




Photo of view


Drawing of view

w15

w16

w19

w102
Drawing of view

w103

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O729



J2f105

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0105.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use2
Category 2017-7-26!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-26aP lense D
Best image 2008-1-3 pC

v64

Description/Count
Description 2017-7-26aP this feature is a lens of very compact and hard soil which is present in all the surface of k4. It's covered by f81 and overlaid by f102. It seems quite similar to f103 in k13.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color and texture were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-26aP k4
Elevation 2017-7-26aP 9030 @bottom
2017-7-26aP 9115 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-31aP f81 (lense D) overlays f105
2004-7-27aP f102 (floor) overlays f105
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q271 sits in f105
2004-7-24mH q277 sits in f105
2004-7-24mH q292 sits in f105
2004-7-24mH q302 sits in f105
2004-7-24mH q322 sits in f105
2004-7-24mH q336 sits in f105
2004-7-24mH q351 sits in f105
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-11pC f105 covers f135 (accumulation D)
2008-2-25pC f105 abuts f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC similar to f103
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Associated with the ashy use phases that are linked to the use of the large stone f154
2011-11-21cJC Bricky surface, indicating the use on top of the degraded brickfall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard
Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view




Drawing of view

w17

w18

w108

w202
Drawing of view

w205

w21b

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O729



J2f106

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0106.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2017-7-26!! unknown
2008-3-7!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2017-7-26aP ~;ld
2008-3-7pC brickfall
Alternative definitions 2017-7-25aP ld

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This feature is a layer composed by melted bricks and some well preserved bricks and a large amount of pottery in k3. The external surface is gray while the core is reddish.
2008-3-7pC the beginning of the large brickfall coming from east. It is characterized by the presence of melted bricks

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-26aP k3
Elevation 2017-7-26aP 9024 @bottom
2017-7-26aP 9102 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f101 (accumulation D) covers f106
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q273 sits in f106
2004-7-24mH q282 sits in f106
2004-7-24mH q285 sits in f106
2004-7-24mH q289 sits in f106
2004-7-24mH q298 sits in f106
2004-7-24mH q304 sits in f106
Type of contact: Latest events 2007-7-13pC f99 (layer) abuts f106
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f106 covers f112 (brickfall)
2004-7-31aP f106 overlays f112 (brickfall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC under f101
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC bricky material, top of large brickfall
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC Bricky surface, indicating the use on top of the degraded brickfall.

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O727



J2f107

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0107.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-26!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-26aP lense D
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v62

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This feature consists of the columns of soil below the floating stones ( f93) in k83.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-26aP We labeld f107 the feature where the stones rested and f62 the feature where the stones seated, while we dug them in two different moments. However they are constitued by the same kind of material.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-26aP k83
Elevation 2017-7-26aP 9178 @bottom
2010-12-27cJC 9237 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q279 sits in f107
2004-7-24mH q294 sits in f107
2004-7-24mH q307 sits in f107
2004-7-24mH q317 sits in f107
2004-7-24mH q330 sits in f107
2004-7-24mH q331 sits in f107
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f93 (isolated stone) rests on f107
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f107 sits in f62 (layer)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC soil under stones f93
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Floating stones in the elevations above when the area was covered, including most of the second apron.
Photo of view





Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O728



J2f108

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0108.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-26!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-26aP lense D

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This feature is located in the north-western corner of k3. It consists of mixed material with an abundant presence of ash.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-26aP k3
Elevation 2017-7-26aP 9024 @bottom
2017-7-26aP 9067 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-31aP f99 (layer) covers f108
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-6-28mH i5 (seal impression) sits in f108
2004-7-24mH q280 sits in f108
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-31aP f108 overlays f112 (brickfall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Above the brickfall, possibly part of the reuse of the area after a period of abandonment.
2011-11-21cJC Ashy reuse after the brickfall.

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O726



J2f109

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0109.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2017-7-26!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-26aP lense D

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This feature is a mixture of softer (powder-like) soil and laminations in the western part of k14. The colour is brownish.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-26aP k14
Elevation 2017-7-26aP 9064 @bottom
2017-7-26aP 9065 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f76 (layer) overlays f109
2004-7-27aP f104 (trench) intrudes in f109
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q281 sits in f109
2004-7-24mH q284 sits in f109
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-27aP f109 covers f111 (lense D)
2007-7-13pC f109 abuts f104 (trench)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC under f76
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Under f76
2011-11-21cJC Covering use towards end of brickfall, coming up to elevations equal to top of revetment wall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM brown
Hardness 2010-12-27cJC soft
Texture 2010-12-27cJC powdery
Drawing of view

w19

w107

w205

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O726



J2f110

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0110.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-26!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-26aP lense D
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v64

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This feature is part of the eastern baulk of k4 and k5 or, better, is the western side of the German trench ( k100).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-26aP Also if we usually dug the baulks without differentiating the layers here we decided to make a new feature since the large presence of ash which could be realated with the doorjam.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-26aP k4
Elevation 2017-7-26aP 8966 @bottom
2017-7-26aP 9045 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2007-7-13pC f79 (mixed) covers f110
2004-7-27aP f79 (mixed) overlays f110
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q286 sits in f110
2004-7-24mH q293 sits in f110
2004-7-24mH q303 sits in f110
2004-7-24mH q311 sits in f110
2004-7-24mH q313 sits in f110
2004-7-24mH q316 sits in f110
2004-7-24mH q344 sits in f110
2004-7-24mH q356 sits in f110

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Large volumetric feature that may include several levels of accumulations, but its top surface is the same as f105 and so it has been assigned to the same stratum as f105.
2011-11-21cJC Top portion is level with the use after the brickfall but the feature is very thick and extends down and therefore likely also includes some brickfall material.
Photo of view




Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O729



J2f111

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0111.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-27!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-27aP lense D
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v32

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This feature covers the whole surface of k14. The soil is compact and hard, brownish in colour.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-26aP we reached this feature in k14 after removing the german trench ( f104) and f109 (mixture of material according to the different lenses).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-27aP k14
Elevation 2017-7-27aP 8973 @bottom
2017-7-27aP 9064 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f109 (lense D) covers f111
2008-2-25pC f104 (trench) overlays f111
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q291 sits in f111
2004-7-24mH q301 sits in f111
2004-7-24mH q319 sits in f111
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-6pC f111 covers f156 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC This feature is a meter in depth and probably includes multiple strata.
2011-11-21cJC Thick accumulation, mostly falls into the post-brickfall use, but builds-up to cover that use.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM brown
Hardness 2010-8-9yM hard
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Drawing of view

w16

w107

w205

w21a

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O728



J2f112

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0112.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2017-7-27!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2017-7-27aP brickfall
Best image 2010-12-27 cJC

v50

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This feature consists of broken and almost complete bricks which were clearly recognizable already cleaning the German trench ( k100). The external surface is gray, while the core reddish.
2008-3-7pC the brickfall coming from east of the staircase and covering the lower part of the apron

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-26aP It's possible that they collapsed from the north/eastern part of the apron where we supposed the existence of a construction in mudbrick.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-27aP k3
Elevation 2017-7-27aP 8973 @bottom
2017-7-27aP 9024 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f106 (;ld) covers f112
2004-7-31aP f106 (;ld) overlays f112
2004-7-31aP f108 (lense D) overlays f112
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q299 sits in f112
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-11pC f112 covers f136 (accumulation D)
2008-3-11pC f112 abuts f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC part of the large brickfall (as f188)
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC Just below the flat stone f154, associated with the use after the brickfall, see v77
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Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O727



J2f113

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0113.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-27!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-27aP lense D

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This feature is the layer below the top soil f67 in k84. f113 is the same as f118 in k85 ( f68); the soil matrix is not so different fron the top soil f67.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-26aP We decided to dig in the same time k84 and k85 and so we removed the baulk between them creating the new locus k101 which comprises the southern half of k84 and the northern half of k85. However we thought that was better to maintain the distinction between the two units and we dug k84 and k85 as two different units. For this reason f113 is equal to f117 in k84 and f118 in k85.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-27aP k84
Elevation 2017-7-27aP 9211 @bottom
2017-7-27aP 9270 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-27aP f67 (topsoil) covers f113
2004-7-27aP f68 (topsoil) covers f113
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q300 sits in f113
2004-7-24mH q312 sits in f113
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f113 covers f129 (wall)
2007-7-13pC f113 abuts f129 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Layer just below topsoil.
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation under the topsoil

Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O727



J2f114

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0114.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-27!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-27aP lense D
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v39

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This layer is located in the northern baulk of k4.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-27aP k4
Elevation 2017-7-27aP 8973 @bottom
2017-7-27aP 9149 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q308 sits in f114
2004-7-24mH q318 sits in f114
2004-7-24mH q340 sits in f114

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s80J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation as f81
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC See pC's reasoning.
2011-11-21cJC This feature is a baulk feature in the upper levels, it probably is mostly accumulations after the area was used, but due to overall depth may contain material from earlier strata as well.
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Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O728



J2f115

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0115.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-27!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-27aP lense D
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v38

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This layer is located in the northern baulk of k14.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-27aP k14
Elevation 2017-7-27aP 8973 @bottom
2017-7-27aP 9137 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-31aP f52 (mixed) covers f115
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q309 sits in f115
2004-7-24mH q338 sits in f115
2004-7-24mH q343 sits in f115
2004-7-24mH q350 sits in f115

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s80J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation as f81 and f114
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC See pC's reasoning.
2011-11-21cJC Baulk feature spanning more than 1 meter in depth. May contain materials from multiple strata. Dated to latest strata.
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Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O729



J2f116

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0116.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-27!! surface
Definition 2017-7-27aP floor D
Summary 2008-1-31pC this is a floor surface in front of the revetment wall f128
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v37

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This layer is located in the eastern baulk of k13.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2008-1-31pC the layer is really very compact and seems that the upper surface was used as walking surface. The eastern baulk of k13 is f116
Procedure 2004-7-26aP We have not the top elevation since at the moment of the excavation we had not the control points to measure it.
Problems in recording 2008-1-31pC f116 is the eastern baulk of k13, but digging it was recognised that the surface was compact and possibly used as a walking area, since is located in front of the wall
2008-1-31pC the top elevation for f116 is missing: the q-lot indicate the elevation of 9070, which is the same elevation as floor f103
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-27aP k13
Elevation 2017-7-27aP 8959 @bottom
2008-1-31pC 9080@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2007-7-13pC f56 (mixed) covers f116
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q310 sits in f116
2004-7-24mH q321 sits in f116
2004-7-24mH q333 sits in f116
2004-7-24mH q334 sits in f116
2004-7-24mH q342 sits in f116
2004-7-24mH q355 sits in f116
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-11pC f116 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation as f103: both walking surfaces in front of wall f128
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Elevation at the same levels as other use areas.
2011-11-21cJC This feature spans elevations equivalent to different use areas and accuulations. It has a small walking floor in it which can probably be attributed to s155 s155J2A (post-brickfall use). There are more accumulations then covering the revetment wall which spans the phase of s150 s150J2A. The upper portion likely is part of the later accumulations attributed to s80- s80J2A
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Disposition
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM O729



J2f117

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0117.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-27!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-27aP lense D
Best image 2010-12-27 cJC

v62

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This layer is below the top soil in k84. The consistency is quite the same of the top soil.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-26aP After one day of excavations we decided to re-establish the two units: k84 and k85 instead of k101: in k84 below the topsoil we changed feature number of f113 in f117. At the end of season the bottom elevation was m3895 + 0 -0 in the southern half and m3895 + 38 - 164 in the northern half.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-27aP k84
Elevation 2017-7-27aP 9211 @top
2017-7-27aP 9253 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-1-31pC f67 (topsoil) covers f117
2010-8-9yM f67 (topsoil) covers f117
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q314 sits in f117
2004-7-24mH q345 sits in f117
2004-7-24mH q353 sits in f117
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f117 covers f129 (wall)
2007-7-13pC f117 abuts f129 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Layer just below topsoil.
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation under the topsoil
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J2f118

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0118.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-27!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-27aP accumulation D
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v41

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This layer is located below the top soil f68 in k85. The consistency is quite the same of f68.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-26aP After one day of excavations we decided to re-establish the two units: k84 and k85 instead of k101: in k84 below the topsoil we changed feature number of f113 in f118. At the end of excavations season the bottom elevation was m3895 + 51 -164 in the northern half; m3829 + 0 - 13 in the southern half.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-27aP k85
Elevation 2017-7-27aP 9140 @bottom
2017-7-27aP 9232 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-11pC f68 (topsoil) covers f118
2010-8-9yM f124 (lense D) covers f118
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q315 sits in f118
2004-7-24mH q346 sits in f118
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f118 covers f129 (wall)
2007-7-13pC f118 abuts f129 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Layer just below topsoil, same as f113.
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation under the topsoil
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J2f119

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0119.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-27!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-27aP lense D

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This feature is the corner between the eastern baulk of k4 and the northern baulk of k4. It's equal to f101 in k3. The soil is reddish, quite compact and with many sherds. We decided to distinguish this layer for its strong likeness with f101 in k3.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM texture and hardness were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-27aP k4
North Coordinate 2010-8-9yM no type of contact was assigned for this feature
Elevation 2017-7-27aP 8973 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q328 sits in f119
2004-7-24mH q347 sits in f119
2004-7-24mH q348 sits in f119

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC equal to f101
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Elevation indicates this feature is just above the brickfall, and the packed sherds indicate that it was a part of the post-brickfall use.

Descriptive
Color definition 2010-8-9yM reddish



J2f120

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0120.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-27!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-27aP lense D
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v50

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This feature belongs to the columns of soil under the floating stones f84 in k13. The consistency, texture and hardness of this soil is the same of f103 which is compact, very hard and graysh in colour.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-26aP f84 were removed by the crane with the proposal to show as well as possible the "oval" wall. Technically f84 do not belong to k13 but to k2 but practically the stones rested also in k3, k13 and k12.
Problems in recording 2008-1-31pC the elevation of f120 was not recorded, but r432 (+23-164) is the elevation for f84 wich is 9107@top

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-27aP k13

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-11pC f84 (isolated stone) rests on f120
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-11pC f120 covers f89 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s80J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC equal to f64, but being under stones f84 belongs to an older stratum
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Column under stones f84
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation supporting stones of late use above second apron.
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J2f121

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0121.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This feature is located in the eastern baulk of k14.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-12-27cJC Because this feature was excavated volumetrically as a baulk descriptive attributes were not recorded and no photograph was taken.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-27aP k14
Elevation 2017-7-27aP 9078 @bottom
2017-7-27aP 9137 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2007-7-13pC f35 (lense A) covers f121
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q337 sits in f121
2004-7-24mH q360 sits in f121
2004-7-24mH q362 sits in f121

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s80J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation (consists of f76 anf f109)
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC See pC's reasoning.
2011-11-21cJC Thick baulk feature that may contail multiple deposits



J2f122

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0122.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-27!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-27aP accumulation D
Summary 2007-7-13pC accumulation covering wall f129
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v29

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-26aP This feature is located in the eastern baulk of k100 along the western side of k84 and k85. Medium compact soil, color reddish and presence of sherds and bones.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM texture and hardness were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-27aP k100
Elevation 2017-7-27aP 9022 @top
2017-7-27aP 9092 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2010-8-9yM f62 (layer) covers f122
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q339 sits in f122
2004-7-24mH q341 sits in f122
2004-7-24mH q352 sits in f122
2004-7-24mH q363 sits in f122
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f122 covers f129 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Accumulation covering f129. The layers above this feature are part of s60 and so even though this feature does not share the indications of scattered use that other features in s70 do, it is at the same elevation and fits stratigraphically into this stratum.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM reddish
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J2f123

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0123.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2017-7-29aP This feature is located in the eastern baulk of k5. The soil is medium compact.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-29aP k5
North Coordinate 2010-8-9yM this type of contact was recovered from the v29
Elevation 2017-7-29aP -13 @top
2017-7-29aP 8127 @bottom
2009-2-20pC 9187@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q349 sits in f123

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s80J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC This feature is a baulk and may contain multiple deposits.



J2f124

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0124.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-29!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-29aP lense D
Best image 2010-12-27 cJC

v41

Description/Count
Description 2017-7-29aP This feature is located in the northern baulk of k85. The layer is very homogeneous, medium compact, with stones and sherds. Presence of rodent hole.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-29aP k85
North Coordinate 2010-8-9yM this type of contact was recovered from the v41, which make room to other possibiltys
Elevation 2017-7-29aP 9140 @bottom
2017-7-29aP 9236 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q357 sits in f124
Type of contact: Earliest events 2010-8-9yM f124 covers f118 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC No types of contact were recorded but in v41 it appears to cover f118. The alternative is that it is a baulk feature equal to f118. Because of the ambiguity I have assigned it to the same stratum as f118.
2011-11-21cJC Equivalent to f118, which was the natural accumulation under the topsoil.
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J2f125

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0125.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use2
Category 2017-7-29!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-29aP accumulation D
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v51

Description/Count
Description 2017-7-29aP this feature is brownish in colour and it is medium compact in consistence.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Problems in recording 2005-8-21mH According to the feature log, the bottom elevation of f125 was 90.78 m. This, however, cannot be correct since the top elevation of q354, the second to last qlot in k13 (the last q-lot q361 contains pottery excavated within q354 and did not involve further excavation), is 89.66 m. This elevation is 7 cm higher than our starting elevation with f136, the first feature in k13 (including k14 baulk and the 1 m wide area to its south) this year. Therefore the bottom elevation for f125 noted in the feature log must be incorrect. The correct one should be around 89.59 m, the starting elevation of f136 in k13.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM texture and hardness were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-29aP k13
Elevation 2017-7-29aP 9078 @top
2008-3-11pC 8966@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-31aP f103 (lense D) covers f125
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q354 sits in f125
2004-7-24mH q359 sits in f125
2004-7-24mH q361 sits in f125
Type of contact: Earliest events 2004-7-31aP f125 covers f127 (wall)
2008-3-11pC f125 covers f137 (accumulation D)
2008-3-11pC f125 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation: wall f128 is half visible and wall f127 begins to show
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Associated with the levels linked to the use of f154, the large flat stone on top of the apron ( f131)
2011-11-21cJC Exposed during the use of stone f154

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-9yM brown
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J2f126

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0126.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2017-7-29!! build-up
Definition 2017-7-29aP accumulation D
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v42

Description/Count
Description 2017-7-29aP this feature is the column of soil below f84.40.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2017-7-29aP f84.40 is the last of the floating stones we removed; we decided to keep separate the material coming from the pedestal for a more accurate analysis of the pottery sherds. The stones ( f84)in fact sealed f103 and 125 and f126 could be a sample of this incontaminate material since in the pedestal are present both the features ( f103 and f125). Practically f126 is equal to f105 (and f120) in the upper part; equal to f125 in the lower part.
Problems in recording 2010-12-27cJC The elevation given in the feature log was listed using a relay which produced the top elevation error. When the elevation is calculated by hand using the elevation of the relay as a starting point the elevation is calculated at 8994, which is below the listed bottom elevation. The top elevation is therefore unknown.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-29aP k13
Elevation 2017-7-29aP -52165 @top
2017-7-29aP 9078 @bottom
2010-12-27cJC 8994 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2004-7-24mH q358 sits in f126
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-11pC f126 overlays f127 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC equal to f103
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Although this feature contains mixed materials from f125 and f103 it can not be securely dated. Likely the majority of the material belongs to f155, the period of post-brickfall use, however, the upper portions, just under the stone (as well as the stone) are part of the accumulation after.
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J2f127

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0127.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-8-17cJC ^mnacs
2010-11-15cJC ^wall3
Category 2017-7-31!! installations
Definition 2017-7-31aP wall
Summary 2008-3-5pC wall with North-South orientation abutting apron f131 and wall f128: it is specular to wall f129 on the eastern side of staircase f130 and therfore has the same function: f129 and f127 enclose the eastern and western sides of the monumental access
Best image 2008-1-31 pC

v141
2008-3-5 pC

v138

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-31aP Probable wall whith North/South orientation that came out on the last day of excavation. It abuts on the North side the oval wall f128 and on the East side the apron f131. Maybe it could be a secondary addition.
2005-8-20vVE f127 was seen to continue southwards when f202 ( q539) was removed. It consists here of smaller boulders than those usually used in the monumental stairway f130. These stones seem to form a small ledge which is higher than (and thus creates a border to) the first apron f131. It also became more obvious now that f127 (and therefore also f131) do not extend southwards perpendicular from the "oval" wall f128. Instead it runs obliquely slightly to the west.
2005-9-5mH where the last stone of f127 on the South rests on f131, there is bakaya: probably the may had to put some paking to built the bottom end of the wall f127.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2005-9-5mH it can be that the last stone of f131, were it joins with wall f127, was added to accomodate the building of f127, as seen in v139

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-31aP k13
Relays 2005-9-1mH 757 (39856 50604 - 8999 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 758 (39841 50685 - 9017 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 759 (39828 50675 - 8998 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 760 (39787 50692 - 9024 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 761 (39733 50527 - 8979 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 762 (39699 50645 - 8992 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 763 (39772 50538 - 8984 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 764 (39660 50574 - 8971 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 765 (39698 50493 - 8946 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 766 (39631 50473 - 8943 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 767 (39604 50521 - 8955 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 768 (39566 50441 - 8918 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 769 (39544 50499 - 8937 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 780 (39505 50479 - 8934 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 781 (39494 50407 - 8900 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 782 (39464 50477 - 8902 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 783 (39419 50455 - 8903 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 784 (39452 50379 - 8871 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 785 (39382 50423 - 8920 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 786 (39385 50339 - 8903 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 787 (39352 5039 - 8915 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 788 (39323 50403 - 8887 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 789 (39295 50367 - 8890 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 790 (39319 50349 - 8885 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 791 (39352 50358 - 8916 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2017-7-31aP 9005 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-31aP f125 (accumulation D) covers f127
2008-3-11pC f126 (accumulation D) overlays f127
2008-3-12pC f202 (accumulation D) overlays f127
2005-8-3mH f137 (accumulation D) abuts f127
2005-8-3mH f142 (floor D) abuts f127
2005-8-3mH f171 (accumulation B) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f197 (accumulation D) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f200 (accumulation B) abuts f127
2010-8-8yM f219 (accumulation D) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f224 (wall) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f227 (lense B) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f231 (floor B) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f257 (stone) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f270 (accumulation D) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f288 (wall) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f289 (accumulation D) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f290 (accumulation D) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f297 (accumulation D) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f303 (accumulation D) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f307 (accumulation D) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f308 (accumulation D) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f319 (glacis) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f320 (isolated stone) abuts f127
2008-3-12pC f321 (accumulation D) abuts f127
2009-7-21cJC f334 (wall) abuts f127
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Stationary features 2008-3-5pC f127 bonds with f128 (wall)
2008-3-11pC f127 bonds with f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s630J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3pJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Built partly on top of f131 (1st apron) and thus is structurally later although not necessarily later in time. It is clearly built on a slope, which indicates that it sits on the glacis abutting the terrace wall f128. Accumulations dated to Phase h23- h23MZA with pottery abut it.
2009-9-16cJC Appears to be a later construction, an addition to the apron. It is probably dated to this strata as this is the only phase where major modifications were made to the temple terrace in all JP. There is no specific data from J2 to support assignment to this strata but based on comparison with J1 and the building of the second escarpment it fits with the general development of the temple terrace.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Appears to be a later construction, an addition to the apron. It is probably dated to this stratum as this is the only phase where major modifications were made to the temple terrace in all JP. There is no specific data from J2 to support assignment to this stratum but based on comparison with J1 and the building of the second escarpment it fits with the general development of the temple terrace.
2011-11-21cJC The construction of this wall indicates that it was a later addition to the monumental complex. It is not bonded to either the first apron ( f131) or the revetment wall ( f128). gB has also noted that it appears to cut through one of the triangle "mountain" shapes that are patterned into the revetment wall, indicating it was not part of the initial design. Despite not being part of the initial construction the addition came not long after the construction as indicated by the few layers that had time to build-up between the two moments of construction. Based on comparisons with J1 it seems that this stratum was a period of rebuilding and remodeling to prevent water damage. Likely this wall was added to prevent the runoff of water and erosion on the western edge of the apron.
I99.NTime 2005-8-31mH This is a north-south oriented stone wall abutting f131 and bonding with f128. One stone north of the (current?) end of f127 is a east-west oriented stone wall, f224. At its north end, where it bonds with f128, f127 is equal in height with the apron steps ( f131) next to it. As it progresses south it becomes slowly higher than the apron ( f131). For the most part it is level on top. Just south of m3968 the top, however, becomes irregular. I suspect that the stones forming f224 we taken from the top of f127. I also think that f151 used to be a stone belonging to f127. Thus f224 and f151 must be later in time than f127. We removed two small stones ( f127.1 and f127.2) located near the corner of f127 and f224 today. They had fallen off from f127 on top of a southward sloping deposit containing red bricky material and a few ash lenses. This fall thus happened after the area to the west of f127 had started to be used as use-area or dumping area.
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2009-3-30pC p0029



J2f128

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0128.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-8-17cJC ^mnacs
2009-9-14cJC ^wall1
Category 2017-7-31!! installations
Definition 2017-7-31aP wall
Summary 2007-7-13pC revetment wall in k13 which continues also in J3 and J1. The stones are big in size and irregular. Between the stones there is mud, used as mortar. f128 abuts apron f131
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2004-7-31aP Part of the oval wall in k13. It already came to light last year in J1. For the moment we exposed 4/5 rows of stones for an height of about 1,5 m (we presume that the wall is at least 3 m high). The stones are big in size and they are quite irregular. Any kind of mortar seems to be used between the stones.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-31aP k13
Relays 2004-7-28bP 429 (40178 50238 - 9145 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 430 (40083 50203 - 9115 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 431 (40049 50289 - 9107 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 432 (39973 50403 - 9107 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 433 (39936 50490 - 9129 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2017-7-31aP 9135 @top
2005-9-12mH 9048
2005-9-12mH 9059
2005-9-12mH 9137
2005-9-12mH 9152

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2004-7-31aP f87 (lense D) overlays f128
2007-7-13pC f103 (lense D) abuts f128
2008-3-11pC f116 (floor D) abuts f128
2008-3-11pC f125 (accumulation D) abuts f128
2007-7-13pC f131 (apron) abuts f128
2007-7-13pC f133 (layer) abuts f128
2005-8-3mH f137 (accumulation D) abuts f128
2005-8-3mH f138 (accumulation D) abuts f128
2005-8-3mH f166 (accumulation D) abuts f128
2005-8-3mH f171 (accumulation B) abuts f128
2005-8-3mH f172 (accumulation D) abuts f128
2008-3-12pC f203 (lense D) abuts f128
2008-3-12pC f227 (lense B) abuts f128
2008-3-12pC f228 (accumulation A) abuts f128
2008-3-12pC f231 (floor B) abuts f128
2008-3-12pC f242 (floor D) abuts f128
2008-3-12pC f247 (accumulation D) abuts f128
2008-3-12pC f249 (floor) abuts f128
2010-8-8yM f314 (lense D) abuts f128
2008-3-12pC f320 (isolated stone) abuts f128
2008-3-12pC f321 (accumulation D) abuts f128
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Stationary features 2008-3-5pC f127 (wall) bonds with f128

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Accumulations dated to Phase h23- h23MZA based on recovered pottery abut it.
2008-3-5pC a series of layers dated to phase 1 for the pottery, abut wall f128: wall f128 should therfore be phase 1.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Terrace wall. Must be structurally earlier than the apron ( f131), pebble floors in k100 and the at least the three bottom steps visible in k100.
2011-9-30cJC The first escarpment of area J1 is dated to the early EDIII period and it is believed to be associated with the construction of this wall. In J2 the first accumulation associated with the base of the wall was not clearly identified, but the layers associated with the lowest levels of the revetment wall are primarily dated to early EDIII or the mid EDIII, which fits with the J1 material.
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2009-3-30pC p0021
2009-3-30pC p0024
2009-3-30pC p0025
2009-3-30pC p0026
2009-3-30pC p0029



J2f129

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0129.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-15cJC ^wall2
Category 2017-7-31!! installations
Definition 2017-7-31aP wall
Summary 2007-7-13pC Stone wall with North/West-South/East orientation in k85, k84 and k83. It runs along the staircase f130 and it abuts it. f129 consists of large and regular stones, which presents flat sides. For more details see also J6 f129
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v44

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-31aP Stone wall with North/East-South/West orientation which starts on the top of the staircase and stops at the end of the steps. At the end of the wall it's possible to recognize a kind of doorjam. The wall consists of stones, big in size, quite regular and with flat sides. Any kind of mortar seems to be used between the rows of stones.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-31aP k83
Elevation 2017-7-31aP 9297 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-11pC f62 (layer) covers f129
2007-7-13pC f113 (lense D) covers f129
2007-7-13pC f117 (lense D) covers f129
2007-7-13pC f118 (accumulation D) covers f129
2007-7-13pC f122 (accumulation D) covers f129
2011-1-5cJC f333 (isolated stone) leans against f129
2008-3-11pC f1 (collapse) abuts f129
2007-7-13pC f113 (lense D) abuts f129
2007-7-13pC f117 (lense D) abuts f129
2007-7-13pC f118 (accumulation D) abuts f129
2008-3-12pC f228 (accumulation A) abuts f129
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-11pC f129 overlays f130 (steps)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Sits on f130, oblique stone at the southern end mirrors that of f127, southern extent parallel to that of f127.
2008-3-5pC During season 2007 the staircase f130 was cleaned from soil resting on top of it, were wall f129 should sit on. We could reconsider the contact association of f129 with f130: f129 abuts staircase f130, and therfore is not later on time and is contemporary to the staircase
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Similarities with f127 could make this contemporary with f127, but it is also possible that this feature dates to early 2nd millennium when the staircase underwent structural changes.
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File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0130.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-8-17cJC ^mnacs
2009-9-14cJC ^stair2
Category 2017-7-31!! unknown
2008-3-6!! installations
Definition 2017-7-31aP staircase
2008-3-6pC stone installation
Summary 2007-7-13pC steps with North-East/South-West orientation, located in k93 and k100. The upper face of the stones is flat and the size is very regular.
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2004-7-31aP this feature is constituted by the steps of the monumental staircase. The steps are orientated north-east/south-west. The upper face of the stones is flat and the size is very regular. The steps seem to be of a different color (lighter) if we compare them with the steps of the apron.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-31aP k100
Relays 2005-8-22bP 595 (40095 51850 - 9245 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 596 (40079 51828 - 9245 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 597 (40108 51712 - 9295 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 598 (40171 51589 - 9311 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 599 (40205 51594 - 9312 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 600 (40024 51752 - 9259 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 601 (40086 51581 - 9275 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 602 (40012 51733 - 9233 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 603 (39960 51737 - 9230 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 604 (40010 51554 - 9233 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 605 (40038 51496 - 9226 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 606 (39925 51707 - 9202 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 607 (39905 51688 - 9204 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 608 (39984 51523 - 9218 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 609 (39967 51483 - 9212 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 610 (39976 51460 - 9212 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 611 (39832 51675 - 9172 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 612 (39902 51489 - 9175 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 613 (39952 51504 - 9176 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 614 (39932 51428 - 9183 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 615 (39814 51626 - 9156 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 616 (39779 51622 - 9137 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 617 (39831 51474 - 9155 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 618 (39814 51435 - 9145 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 619 (39721 51599 - 9114 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 620 (39768 51416 - 9110 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 621 (39757 51388 - 9105 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 622 (39792 51372 - 9108 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 623 (39829 51386 - 9113 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 624 (39658 51560 - 9076 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 625 (39674 51500 - 9071 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 626 (39703 51418 - 9081 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 627 (39728 51414 - 9082 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 628 (39726 51370 - 9075 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 629 (39575 51530 - 9055 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 630 (39551 51518 - 9053 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 631 (39595 51383 - 9054 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 632 (39625 51375 - 9063 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 633 (39611 51323 - 9061 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 634 (39631 51296 - 9061 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 635 (39515 51456 - 9020 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 636 (39461 51448 - 9007 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 637 (39497 51369 - 8985 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 638 (39587 51334 - 9015 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 639 (39602 51329 - 9011 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 640 (39580 51290 - 9011 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 641 (39504 51336 - 8986 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 642 (39488 51318 - 3998 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 643 (39425 51429 - 8959 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 644 (39409 51424 - 8955 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 645 (39441 51310 - 8958 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 646 (39380 51393 - 8941 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 647 (39401 51273 - 8940 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 648 (39333 51410 - 8911 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 649 (39372 51258 - 8906 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 650 (39293 51406 - 8902 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 651 (39328 51244 - 8904 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 652 (39265 51395 - 8886 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 653 (39308 51225 - 8890 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 654 (39229 51382 - 8870 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 655 (39275 51212 - 8875 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 656 (39198 51367 - 8849 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 657 (39234 51206 - 8857 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 658 (39165 51347 - 8836 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 659 (39192 51191 - 8841 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 660 (39138 51333 - 8818 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 661 (39168 51169 - 8818 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 662 (39100 51301 - 8800 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 663 (39130 51155 - 8802 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 664 (39072 51290 - 8790 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 665 (39093 51149 - 8788 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 666 (39026 51275 - 8777 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 667 (39051 51139 - 8779 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 668 (39001 51276 - 8724 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 669 (39020 51104 - 8724 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 670 (38927 51267 - 8692 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 671 (38941 51209 - 8700 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 672 (38950 51138 - 8703 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 673 (38968 51090 - 8703 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-9-12mH 8631

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2007-7-13pC f1 (collapse) covers f130
2008-3-11pC f48 (collapse) covers f130
2008-1-31pC f51 (layer) covers f130
2008-3-11pC f129 (wall) overlays f130
2010-8-8yM f212 (hole) cuts f130
2007-7-13pC f131 (apron) abuts f130
2008-3-12pC f179 (accumulation D) abuts f130
2008-3-12pC f194 (accumulation D) abuts f130
2008-3-12pC f196 (accumulation D) abuts f130
2008-3-12pC f209 (accumulation A) abuts f130
2008-3-12pC f213 (floor C) abuts f130
2008-3-12pC f214 (floor C) abuts f130
2008-3-12pC f215 (pavement C) abuts f130
2008-3-12pC f266 (pavement C) abuts f130
2008-3-12pC f291 (accumulation D) abuts f130
2008-3-12pC f292 (pavement C) abuts f130
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-19cJC f130 overlays f380 (staircase)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Built after the terrace wall. h23- h23MZA pebble floor abutting f130 come up to it in k100.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH This dating only applies to the lower part of the apron now visible in k100
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2009-3-30pC p0024
2009-3-30pC p0029



J2f131

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0131.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-8-17cJC ^mnacs
2009-9-14cJC ^apr1
Category 2017-7-31!! unknown
2008-3-6!! installations
Definition 2017-7-31aP ~apron
2008-3-6pC stone installation
Summary 2007-7-13pC monumental stepped access which is called in our documentation apron: it runs along the staircase f130. It consists at this stage of the excavation of 20 rows of stones running East-West and rising North/Est. The North-West edge is characterized by big and squared stones collapsed towards east. The lower part is better conservated than the upper part.
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Description/Count
Description 2004-7-31aP The imposing structure which we defined apron is located on the western part of the monumental staircase f130, running along all its length. The northern edge of the structure abuts an open space filled by reddish material with white organic inclusions ( f74) which is the typical packing we found in the third Millennium structures in Mozan (palace). The western edge of the apron is characterized in the northern part by big and squared stones collapsed towards east. However it is possible to notice the general alignment of the stones from North to South, where it abuts in the northern part a gap f134: here we found some bricks ( f89); in the southern part abuts directly the oval wall ( f128). It could be interesting to notice the presence (in the south-western corner) of a flat stone, bigger than the others f154. In the southern part the apron abuts also a small wall ( f127), which we excavate just the upper part.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2004-7-31aP We were not able to define the southern edge of the apron, since we stopped excavating at m3907 +10 -164, where we noticed brickfall ( f112) which could be the rest of the mud-bricks structure built in the space where we found the packing

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-31aP k3
Relays 2004-7-28bP 434 (39849 50674 - 9133 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 435 (40086 50803 - 9216 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 436 (39927 50717 - 9158 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 437 (39763 50691 - 9075 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 808 (40633 51064 - 9354 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 809 (40589 51042 - 9352 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 810 (40560 51132 - 9346 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 811 (40508 51024 - 9344 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 812 (40490 51084 - 9335 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 813 (40454 51012 - 9367 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 814 (40478 51088 - 9348 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 815 (40390 50968 - 9349 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 816 (40382 51014 - 9328 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 817 (40362 50956 - 9347 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 818 (40333 51030 - 9298 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 819 (40319 51133 - 9318 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 820 (40285 51172 - 9316 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 821 (40303 50915 - 9304 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 822 (40293 50973 - 9287 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 823 (40179 51485 - 9283 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 824 (40115 51524 - 9280 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 825 (40070 51514 - 9288 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 826 (40108 51442 - 9280 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 827 (40112 51406 - 9272 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 828 (40277 50903 - 9304 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 829 (40239 50887 - 9289 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 830 (40230 50930 - 9274 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 831 (40214 50870 - 9250 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 832 (40167 50997 - 9256 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 833 (40122 51084 - 9246 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 834 (40087 51244 - 9256 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 835 (40032 51460 - 9276 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 836 (39981 51457 - 9245 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 837 (40020 51271 - 9255 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 838 (40057 51125 - 9258 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 839 (40084 50974 - 9248 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 840 (40147 50842 - 9246 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 841 (40086 50807 - 9221 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 842 (40038 50858 - 9203 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 843 (40035 50899 - 9227 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 844 (40021 50992 - 9232 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 845 (40009 51068 - 9226 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 846 (39994 51087 - 9246 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 847 (39953 51315 - 9226 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 848 (39963 51444 - 9220 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 849 (39879 51410 - 9200 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 850 (39913 51272 - 9203 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 851 (39946 51103 - 9203 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 852 (39942 51069 - 9199 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 853 (39978 50941 - 9204 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 854 (40026 50780 - 9175 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 855 (39998 50812 - 9173 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 856 (39942 50916 - 9189 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 857 (39940 51069 - 9193 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 858 (39835 51390 - 9181 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 859 (39793 51364 - 9136 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 860 (39826 51233 - 9158 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 861 (39866 51030 - 9167 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 862 (39856 50978 - 9159 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 863 (39877 50816 - 9158 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 864 (39922 50722 - 9163 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 865 (39934 50787 - 9172 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 866 (39922 50830 - 9179 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 867 (39738 51336 - 9121 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 868 (39775 51193 - 9114 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 869 (39795 51178 - 9130 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 870 (39818 50994 - 9137 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 871 (39801 50963 - 9100 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 872 (39817 50775 - 9111 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 873 (39839 50718 - 9104 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 874 (39763 50695 - 9079 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 875 (39734 51060 - 9102 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 876 (39702 51302 - 9085 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 877 (39639 51291 - 9071 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 878 (39668 51146 - 9055 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 879 (39706 51014 - 9055 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 880 (39722 50886 - 9073 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 881 (39741 50873 - 9085 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 882 (39765 50695 - 9081 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 883 (39592 51237 - 9033 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 884 (39613 51031 - 9029 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 885 (39648 50981 - 9027 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 886 (39714 50712 - 9035 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 887 (39552 51191 - 9018 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 888 (39596 50976 - 9017 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 889 (39651 50823 - 9008 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 890 (39679 50669 - 9019 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 891 (39489 51261 - 8980 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 892 (39533 51077 - 8989 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 893 (35969 50905 - 8985 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 894 (39434 51287 - 8957 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 895 (39467 51131 - 8962 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 896 (39519 50905 - 8964 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 897 (39593 50662 - 9040 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 898 (39608 50530 - 8956 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 899 (39382 51264 - 8932 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 900 (39462 50829 - 8930 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 901 (39534 50523 - 8935 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 902 (39333 51233 - 8897 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 903 (39404 50873 - 8908 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 904 (39485 50499 - 8912 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 905 (39281 51212 - 8877 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 906 (39297 51179 - 8883 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 907 (39354 50841 - 8882 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 908 (39408 50561 - 8868 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 909 (39401 50522 - 8897 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2008-3-6pC 9348@top
D99.NVolmtrc 2008-3-6pC the elevation is taken on the upper stone of the line of stones with N-S direction

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-2-25pC f25 (layer) overlays f131
2008-2-25pC f32 (lense D) overlays f131
2004-7-31aP f63 (layer) overlays f131
2008-3-12pC f154 (isolated stone) rests on f131
2008-3-12pC f317 (isolated stone) rests on f131
2008-2-25pC f105 (lense D) abuts f131
2008-3-11pC f112 (brickfall) abuts f131
2007-7-13pC f134 (accumulation D) abuts f131
2005-8-3mH f136 (accumulation D) abuts f131
2005-8-3mH f139 (accumulation D) abuts f131
2005-8-3mH f145 (accumulation D) abuts f131
2005-8-3mH f149 (accumulation D) abuts f131
2005-8-3mH f150 (accumulation B) abuts f131
2008-3-12pC f181 (lense D) abuts f131
2008-3-12pC f286 (accumulation D) abuts f131
2008-3-12pC f302 (accumulation D) abuts f131
2008-3-12pC f310 (layer) abuts f131
2008-3-12pC f315 (accumulation D) abuts f131
2008-3-12pC f316 (accumulation D) abuts f131
2009-8-29cJC f365 (floor D) abuts f131
2009-8-30cJC f365 (floor D) abuts f131
2009-8-8cJC f368 (floor) abuts f131
2009-8-29cJC f378 (floor) abuts f131
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Stationary features 2008-3-11pC f127 (wall) bonds with f131
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f131 abuts f128 (wall)
2007-7-13pC f131 abuts f130 (steps)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Built after the terrace wall and before the framing wall f127, which partly sits on the apron.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH or contemporary with the building of the steps.
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Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0002
2009-3-30pC p0007
2009-3-30pC p0011
2009-3-30pC p0021
2009-3-30pC p0024
2009-3-30pC p0025
2009-3-30pC p0026
2009-3-30pC p0029



J2f132

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0132.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^apr2
Category 2017-7-31!! unknown
2008-3-6!! installations
Definition 2017-7-31aP ~second apron
2008-3-6pC stone installation
Summary 2007-7-13pC f132 is the secondary apron, built West of the apron f131 and North of the oval wall f128. It consists of 12 rows of stones running West-Est and rising North/East, like the apron and the staircase. It is a second addition of the Second millenium (see also J03 f10, J3 f532, J3 f556)
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2004-7-31aP The secondary apron was built western from the apron f131. The two structures were almost surely contemporary. The eastern side abuts the gap f134 and the bricks f89. The southern part, instead, abuts the gap f133. The connection between the oval wall f128 and the secondary apron f132 is not clear and we are not able to explain the presence of the gap f133. The orientation changes if we compare it with the one of the apron f131. It is a little oriented towards East.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-31aP k13
Relays 2004-7-28bP 401 (39968 50229 - 9061 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 402 (39970 50260 - 9075 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 403 (40469 50887 - 9342 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 404 (40464 50892 - 9313 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 405 (40422 50899 - 9320 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 406 (40394 50864 - 9300 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 407 (40374 50839 - 9294 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 408 (40362 50838 - 9285 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 409 (40333 50838 - 9282 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 410 (40320 50795 - 9266 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 411 (40299 50788 - 9261 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 412 (40292 50769 - 9246 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 413 (40267 50770 - 9250 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 414 (40258 50760 - 9238 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 415 (40222 50746 - 9238 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 416 (40220 50779 - 9221 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 417 (40174 50748 - 9228 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 418 (40166 50767 - 9206 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 419 (40137 50742 - 9201 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 420 (40060 50706 - 9159 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 421 (40030 50638 - 9164 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 422 (40094 50518 - 9148 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 423 (40148 50383 - 9122 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 424 (40226 50373 - 9167 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 425 (40189 50441 - 9170 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 426 (40134 50514 - 9170 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 427 (40309 50288 - 9202 / Relay location: top)
2004-7-28bP 428 (40266 50377 - 9195 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 526 (40590 50635 - 9334 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 527 (40561 50813 - 9346 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 528 (40487 50903 - 9335 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 529 (40471 50884 - 9344 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 530 (40501 50789 - 9345 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 531 (40419 50867 - 9310 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 532 (40459 50746 - 9322 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 533 (40534 50549 - 9313 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 534 (40583 50411 - 9320 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 535 (40620 50412 - 9329 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 536 (40395 50861 - 9304 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 537 (40381 50820 - 9297 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 538 (40491 50565 - 9302 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 539 (40530 50526 - 9312 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 540 (40498 50492 - 9311 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 541 (40536 50364 - 9305 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 542 (40329 50802 - 9289 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 543 (40429 50639 - 9292 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 544 (40387 51531 - 9289 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 545 (40499 50346 - 9283 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 546 (40284 50799 - 9268 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 547 (40370 50656 - 9272 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 548 (40407 50507 - 9266 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 549 (40433 50476 - 9282 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 550 (40271 50768 - 9255 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 551 (40273 50733 - 9249 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 552 (40346 50616 - 9258 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 553 (40365 50607 - 9262 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 554 (40355 50578 - 9255 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 555 (40379 50488 - 9260 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 556 (40408 50441 - 9258 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 557 (40450 50326 - 9276 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 558 (40211 50826 - 9228 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 559 (40191 50798 - 9237 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 560 (40251 50770 - 9245 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 561 (40217 50758 - 9230 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 562 (40311 50572 - 9240 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 563 (40364 50415 - 9246 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 564 (40414 50311 - 9251 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 565 (40172 50752 - 9227 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 566 (40290 50527 - 9226 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 567 (40310 50434 - 9215 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 568 (40362 50293 - 9227 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 569 (40140 50738 - 9209 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 570 (40224 50508 - 9203 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 571 (40253 50473 - 9213 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 572 (40269 50373 - 9200 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 573 (40316 50285 - 9209 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 574 (40128 50649 - 9194 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 575 (40174 50525 - 9196 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 576 (40160 50506 - 9179 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 577 (40231 50473 - 9191 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 578 (40183 50437 - 9175 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 579 (40236 50449 - 9185 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 580 (40222 50419 - 9179 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 581 (40215 50397 - 9155 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 582 (40228 50372 - 9170 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 583 (40248 50404 - 9183 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 584 (40221 50339 - 9139 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 585 (40269 50362 - 9142 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 586 (40098 50713 - 9171 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 587 (40069 50705 - 9166 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 588 (40095 50649 - 9185 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 589 (40111 50582 - 9175 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 590 (40108 50548 - 9157 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 591 (40122 50497 - 9136 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 592 (40070 50639 - 9161 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 593 (40057 50622 - 9159 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 594 (40080 50588 - 9154 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22bP 544 (40452 50489 - 9289 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2017-7-31aP 0 @top
2008-3-6pC 9159@bottom
2008-3-6pC 9346@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-1-31pC f63 (layer) covers f132
2007-7-13pC f133 (layer) abuts f132
2007-7-13pC f134 (accumulation D) abuts f132
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f132 abuts f89 (wall)
2010-8-9yM f132 abuts f89 (wall)
2010-8-9yM f132 abuts f133 (layer)
2010-8-9yM f132 abuts f134 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC This structure was built after the staircase and apron were not used, as covered by natural accumulations.
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC Floors dating to Mittani abut the lower steps
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Second apron, constructed after the first apron was no longer in use.
2011-9-30cJC Based on discussions with jW about the continuation of the second apron in J3 we are now unable to identify why this feature was assigned to the Mittani period. Some of the accumulations that abut the stones are Mittani but these may have been a result of the covering of the area during the Mittani period. If the accumulations against the apron were early Mittani it would argue more strongly in favor of a Mittani assignment as the accumulations in J2 were relatively low during the early Mittani period. If the accumulations, however, are late Mittani it might suggest that they only accumulated after the plaza had been filled and the accumulations covered the whole area. The bakaya found under the apron probably dates to the time of construction of the monumental access, reflecting the surface of the terrace in the third millennium.
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Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0002
2009-3-30pC p0010
2009-3-30pC p0022
2009-3-30pC p0029



J2f133

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0133.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2007-7-13!! build-up
Definition 2007-7-13pC layer
Summary 2007-7-13pC layer of bakaya in the gap of stones located between f132 and f128
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

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Alternative definitions 2004-7-31aP gap

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-31aP fill of the gap between the secondary apron f132 and the oval wall f128 in k12. f133 has a West-East orientation. The top elevation is m3810 + 59 -164.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2007-7-13pC f133 is the same layer excavated in J3 f581, between the revetment wall and the second apron, recognized as layer of bakaya. The elevation in J3 is 91.54: f133 is at 91.05, about 40 cm lower

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-31aP k13
Elevation 2017-7-31aP 9105 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-1-31pC f63 (layer) covers f133
2010-8-9yM f132 (second apron) abuts f133
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f133 abuts f128 (wall)
2007-7-13pC f133 abuts f132 (second apron)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC f133 is lower than f132, dated to s12- s12MZA
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Bakaya layer associated with the construction of ^ap r1, ^stai r1 and ^mnacs
2011-11-21cJC Bakaya between stones. The Bakaya on top of the temple terrace has been attributed to the third millennium everywhere it was found. It appears that during the period of construction and use of the Temple terrace it was covered on top with a red bricky layer and backed with bayaka to protect the area. This bakaya at the top of the revetment wall is contemperaneous with the other constructions around the JP area.
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J2f134

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0134.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2007-7-13!! build-up
Definition 2007-7-13pC accumulation D
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

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Alternative definitions 2004-7-31aP gap

Description/Count
Description 2004-7-31aP fill of the gap between the first ( f131) and the second apron ( f132). The orientation is north-south.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2007-7-13pC f134 is the accumulation filling the gap of stones between f132 and f131.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2017-7-31aP k12

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-1-31pC f63 (layer) covers f134
2008-3-11pC f89 (wall) sits in f134
2010-8-9yM f132 (second apron) abuts f134
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f134 abuts f131 (apron)
2007-7-13pC f134 abuts f132 (second apron)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC f134 abuts the upper part of wall f128 and is lower than the lower part of f132 which is dated to s12. Therfore f134 is later than f128
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Fill between the revetment wall and second apron that is possibly related to the construction phase of the second apron.
2011-11-21cJC This gap was created when the second apron was constructed. It is unclear when after construction the gap filled in. gB suggested that this gap was intentionally created as a water diversion tactic
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J2f135

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0135.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-2!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-2sC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-2aL We defined f135 as a natural accumulation in k4; f135 is the cleaning of the top surface of k4 (10 cm) that was exposed throughout all winter and contaminated by modern trash. It has a very compact and hard surface but once dug it showed a softer consistence. The texture is crumble with pebbles and pottery. In the SW corner there were signs of fire made probably during the winter. This fire is discolored in parts of the southern and western walls of the unit. f135 is the same as f136 in k3 and f137 in k13.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-2sC k4
Elevation 2005-8-2sC 8946 @top
2005-8-2sC 8953 @bottom
D99.NVolmtrc 2005-8-21mH The top elevation of this feature was 89.46 m. Last season (MZ17-O) the bottom of the last feature ( f105) in k4 was 90.30 m, which leaves 84 cm to be accounted for. The bottom elevation of the last feature excavated last year ( f112) in k3 and recorded in last year's feature log is 89.73, which is closer to the top elevation of f135. Last year we left the southern part of k4 higher than the northern part and it is possible that the bottom elevation given for f105 refers only to this higher part of k4. aP's notes for feature f105 suggest that this is the right interpretaion, although the meaning of her note is not altoghether clear.

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-11pC f105 (lense D) covers f135
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-11pC f135 covers f139 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Same in elevation as f136 in k3, f140 in k13, and f138 in k101.
2008-3-5pC elevation
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC Was exposed through the winter and therfore contaminated
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Very compact and hard surface, which suggests water deposits.
2011-5-16cJC Upper layers of brickfall based on elevation
2011-11-21cJC Elevation equivalent to upper level brickfall features, covers some of the features associated with the brickfall use areas. Exposed between seasons so possibly contaminated.

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-2sC grey
Hardness 2005-8-2sC very compact and hard at the top but once dug it revealed a softer crumbling consistency with pebbles and pottery

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-2sC yes



J2f136

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0136.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-2!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-2sC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-2aL We defined f136 as a natural accumulation in a small portion of k3 (approximately 50 cm in the south part of the square); f136 is the cleaning of the top surface of k3 (10 cm) that was exposed during the winter and that was contaminated by modern trash. It has a very compact and hard surface at the top and underneath we exposed three steps alligned. The texture is crumble with pebbles and pottery. f136 is the same as f135 in k4 and f137 in k13.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-2sC k3
Elevation 2005-8-2sC 8953 @bottom
2005-8-2sC 8963 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-11pC f112 (brickfall) covers f136
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-3vVE q364 sits in f136
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f136 covers f139 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f136 abuts f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Same in elevation as f135 in k4, f138 in k101 and f140 in k13.
2008-3-5pC elevation
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC Was exposed through the winter and therfore contaminated
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Perhaps 12b. Very compact and hard surface, which suggests water deposits.
2011-5-16cJC brickfall
2011-11-21cJC Elevation equivalent to upper level brickfall features, covers some of the features associated with the brickfall use areas. Exposed between seasons so possibly contaminated.

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-2sC grey
Hardness 2005-8-2sC very compact and hard at the top but once dug it revealed a softer crumbling consistency with pebbles and pottery

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-2sC yes



J2f137

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0137.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-2!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-2sC accumulation D
Best image
Best Image 2010-12-29cjc
L_W18d0907 J2w107 T311 pC.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-2aL We defined f137 the natural accumulation in k13; f137 is the cleaning of the top surface of k13 (10 cm) that was exposed throughout all winter and that was contaminated by modern trash. It has a very compact and hard surface and once dug it exposed some little areas characterized by sandy accumulation that we have interpreted as the consequence of the presence of puddle. The texture is crumble with pebbles and pottery. f137 is the same as f135 in k4 and f136 in k3.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-2sC k13
Elevation 2005-8-2sC 8949 @bottom
2005-8-2sC 8990 @top
D99.NVolmtrc 2005-8-22mH The starting elevation of the first feature of this season (MZ18-P) in k13 is 89.89 m, which is 10 cm higher than the starting elevation of the equivalent feature f138 in k101 right next to it. I am slightly suspicious of this starting elevation due to this difference, although it is possible that the surface was that uneven after being exposed through the winter.

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-11pC f125 (accumulation D) covers f137
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-3vVE q365 sits in f137
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f210 (accumulation D) abuts f137
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f137 covers f138 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f137 covers f140 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f137 abuts f127 (wall)
2005-8-3mH f137 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC Was exposed through the winter and therfore contaminated
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Very compact and hard, also contained sandy deposits that we have interpreted resulting from water deposits.
2011-5-16cJC Upper, highly eroded portion of brickfall
2011-11-21cJC Although this feature is potentially contaminated due to inter-season build-up, it is at the elevation equivalent with the post-brickfall use of the area.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-2sC grey
Hardness 2005-8-2sC very compact and hard in the top but once dug it revealed a softer crumbling consistency crumble with pebbles, pottery and few bones
Drawing of view

w102

w107

w203

w205

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-2sC yes



J2f138

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0138.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-2!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-2vVE accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-2aL This is a natural accumulation in k101. It the same feature as f140 in k13 ( k101 is the pottery witness column located in the NW corner of k13). It is characterized by a hard surface and by the presence of several pebbles and sherds that laid horizontally. The pottery found in this feature is both Habur and Mitannic.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM color and texture where not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-2vVE k101
Elevation 2005-8-2vVE 8919 @bottom
2005-8-2vVE 8949 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f137 (accumulation D) covers f138
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-3vVE q371 sits in f138
2005-8-3vVE q374 sits in f138
2005-8-3vVE q376 sits in f138
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-2-25pC f138 covers f165 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f138 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Same in elevation as f135 in k4, f136 in k4 and f140 in k13.
2008-3-5pC elevation
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC Was exposed through the winter and therfore contaminated
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Upper layers of brickfall based on elevation
2011-11-21cJC Same as accumulation of k140 which is clearly part of the use during brickfall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2010-8-8yM hard
Drawing of view

w29

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM hard
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P803



J2f139

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0139.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-2!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-2vVE accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-2aL This is a natural accumulation in k4 that has a hard surface probably as consequence of its exposion. Once dug its texture is soft and crumbly; in the NW corner, close to the 3 stones running E-W, there are little pebbles and the texture is sandy: it suggests the presence of the bottom of a little puddle in ancient time. The pottery found in this feature dates both to Habur and Mitannic time.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-2vVE k4
Elevation 2005-8-2vVE 8935 @bottom
2005-8-2vVE 8953 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-11pC f135 (accumulation D) covers f139
2005-8-3mH f136 (accumulation D) covers f139
2005-8-3mH f147 (isolated stone) sits in f139
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-3vVE q366 sits in f139
2005-8-3vVE q367 sits in f139
2005-8-3vVE q370 sits in f139
2005-8-3vVE q372 sits in f139
2005-8-3vVE q375 sits in f139
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f148 (lense D) abuts f139
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f139 covers f141 (lense D)
2005-8-3mH f139 covers f143 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f139 covers f144 (wall)
2005-8-3mH f139 abuts f131 (apron)
2005-8-3mH f139 abuts f147 (isolated stone)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Very hard surface intermixed with sand, which I have taken as evidence for water deposits.
2011-5-16cJC Covers wall f144, indicating it is part of the second phase of the brickfall.
2011-11-21cJC Covering use towards end of brickfall

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-2vVE grey
Hardness 2005-8-2vVE hard on the surface
Texture 2005-8-2vVE friable

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-2vVE yes



J2f140

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0140.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-2!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-2vVE accumulation D
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v76

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-2aL This is a natural accumulation in k13. It the same feature as f138 in k101 ( k101 is the pottery witness column located in the NW corner of k13). It is characterized by a hard surface and by the presence of several pebbles and sherds that laid horizontally particularly in the SE part of k13 (see v76). We found pottery dating to both Habur and Mitanni.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-2vVE k13
Elevation 2005-8-2vVE 8924 @bottom
2005-8-2vVE 8949 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f137 (accumulation D) covers f140
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-3sC i6 (cup) sits in f140
2005-8-3vVE q368 sits in f140
2005-8-3vVE q369 sits in f140
2005-8-3vVE q373 sits in f140
2005-8-3vVE q379 sits in f140
2005-8-3vVE q382 sits in f140
2005-8-13aL q439 sits in f140
2005-8-13aL q439 sits in f140
2005-8-13sC q443 sits in f140
2005-8-13sC q443 sits in f140
2005-8-13vVE q447 sits in f140
2005-8-13vVE q447 sits in f140
2005-8-14sC q450 sits in f140
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f142 (floor D) abuts f140
2005-8-3mH f165 (accumulation D) abuts f140
2005-8-3mH f172 (accumulation D) abuts f140
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f140 covers f142 (floor D)
2005-8-3mH f140 covers f171 (accumulation B)
2005-8-3mH f140 abuts f155 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f140 abuts f162 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Partly at the same elevation as f166, which dated to the Mitanni period with pottery sherds.
2008-3-5pC same elevation as f141
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Upper layers of brickfall based on elevation
2011-11-21cJC Use area during brickfall, between construction of f232 and f144

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-2vVE grey
Hardness 2005-8-2vVE hard on the surface
Texture 2005-8-2vVE friable
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w29

w107

w205

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-2vVE P814



J2f141

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0141.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-8-3!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-3vVE lense D
Summary 2007-7-13pC area of laminations located in front of apron f131. It is a hard and compact surface sloping toward south
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v76

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-3vVE laminations.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2007-7-13mH laminations are clearly visible in the shade. These laminations were located in an area center and south of k4. It is possible that we went through earlier lamination layers with the big pick and just did not notice them. These laminations seem to continue to k13 and they seem to slightly slope towards south. In order to verify wheather we are indeed dealing with a slope we tried to follow them with a small pick ( f141). The laminations did not seem to continue lower down except in patches.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-3vVE k4
Relays 2005-8-4vVE 455 (39516 50535 - 8932 / Relay location: NW corner)
Elevation 2005-8-3vVE 8927 @bottom
2005-8-3vVE 8935 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f139 (accumulation D) covers f141
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-3vVE q377 sits in f141
2005-8-3vVE q380 sits in f141
2005-8-4mH q383 sits in f141
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f143 (accumulation D) abuts f141
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f141 overlays f145 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f141 abuts f144 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC abuts wall f144
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Laminations. Top of f144 still visible.
2011-5-16cJC Laminations on top of first brickfall layers, possibly indicating the area was exposed to water, it abuts the floor f142
2011-11-21cJC Use area during brickfall, between construction of f232 and f144. see v78

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2005-8-3vVE compact
Photo of view




Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0011

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-3vVE yes



J2f142

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0142.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-8-3!! surface
Definition 2005-8-3sC floor D
Summary 2007-7-13mH floor located South of wall f128 in k13. Khabur sherds liye horizontally
Best image 2007-7-13 mH

v76a
2007-7-13 pC

v76

Description/Count
Description 2007-7-13mH patches whith plenty of pottery sherds all aligned horizontally. We determined that this area was a walking floor and defined it as f142. On the floor we found a decorated Khabur sherd q373.3 in situ.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2007-7-13mH We took photos of this floor and the sherd. These are represented in v76. After the photos we tried to see whether the floor continued towards west by removing a few centimeters at a time with a small pick. The floor did not continue and thus we continued with the big pick. This area was removed as f140
Harmonization 2010-12-29cJC The sherd that was identified as "Khabur" ( q373.3) is likely a Mittani sherd based on the stratigraphy of the area.
lack of information 2010-12-29cJC Bottom elevation was not recorded for the feature or the q-lot.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-3sC k13
Elevation 2005-8-3sC 8942 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f140 (accumulation D) covers f142
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-3vVE q378 sits in f142
2005-8-8sC q404 sits in f142
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f142 abuts f127 (wall)
2005-8-3mH f142 abuts f140 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Located above f127. Same elevation as f140, f138, f135, and f139
2008-3-5pC same elevation as f141
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Small walking surface
2011-5-16cJC Notes indicate there was a Khabur sherd embedded in this, but it could also be Mittani. This layer probably represents the upper levels of the late Mittani occupation before the construction of the second apron.
2011-11-21cJC Use floor associated with the use during the brickfall. Eventually this use was covered up and the stone f154 was put in place. Although the sherds are noted as Khabur by the excavators it is clear that this period should date to the Mittani phase.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-3sC light grey
Hardness 2005-8-3sC very hard
Photo of view




Photo of view

Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0011

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-3sC no



J2f143

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0143.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-8-3!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-3vVE accumulation D
Summary 2008-3-6pC natural accumulation North of wall f144, containing charcoal, melted bricks, little pebbles, pottery sherds, softer in texture than the surrounding area.
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v78

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-3vVE Pit in the SW corner of k4

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2007-7-13mH It is possible that wall f144 and apron f131 at a certain time retained soil accumulated here, and hence the process of accumulation was different to the north and south of f144. It seems that to the north the accumulation was faster and hence a slope formed to the south and south-west of stone features f144 and f151. I suspect that f143, which we at first thought might have been a pit, also formed as a result of these stones. f143 was located higher up in this corner than the stones, but their presence affected the accumulation process also higher up
2008-3-6pC f143 contains melted bricks, like f188, f189
Harmonization 2005-8-3sC At first sight we thought that the SW corner of the area excavated in k4 (close to m3956) could be a pit because it contained charcoal, little pebbles, pottery sherds, and it had a softer texture than the surrounding area. During excavation we realized however that f143 is just natural accumulation.
Problems in recording 2005-8-21mH Top and bottom elevations recorded in the feature log are inaccurate (The feature log gives 89.73 m as the top elevation m3956 + 84 - 114 and 89.54 m as the bottom elevation m3957 +92 - 124). f143 abuts f141 and thus it should start approximately at the same elevation as f141 (89.35 m). Indeed, the only qlot q385 excavated in this feature gives 89.32 m ( m3956 +50 -121) as the top elevation of the feature. The correct bottom elevation remains unknown, but since f145 goes under f143, the bottom elevation of f143 should be higher than the bottom elevation of f145, which is 89.06 m.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-3vVE k4
Elevation 2005-8-3vVE 8954 @bottom
2005-8-3vVE 8973 @top
D99.NVolmtrc 2005-8-3vVE r445 220e 112n

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f139 (accumulation D) covers f143
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-4aL q385 sits in f143
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f143 abuts f141 (lense D)
2005-8-3mH f143 abuts f144 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation as f141 and lower in elevation than the brickfall
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH The wall feature f144 and the deposits contained between it, f151, and the apron resulted in a terrain where this corner of k4 collected more material (pottery and pebbles) than the rest of k4 at this same elevation. This, however, no longer shows active use of the area. Top of f144 still visible
2011-5-16cJC Associated with the use of wall f144
2011-11-21cJC Use area during brickfall, between construction of f232 and f144. see v78

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-3vVE light grey and red
Photo of view




Disposition
Storage 2005-8-3vVE yes



J2f144

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0144.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label includes another 2011-1-3cJC f265
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^ctwl2
Category 2005-8-3!! installations
Definition 2005-8-3vVE wall
Summary 2007-7-13pC an east-west oriented line of large stone blocks in front of the apron f131. It could be a courtain wall, so that was built to retain the accumulations south of the apron. See also wall f224 in v115.
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v100

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-3vVE Wall parallel to f131, stones and brick debris.
2005-8-16mH The stones used in this feature is marble-like. Some surfaces are very smooth to touch. The northern face of some of the stones is reddish. This red seems to be part of the stone, but it is curious that the upper surfaces do not have this reddish color.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2007-7-13pC The western end of this stone alignment is close to but not quite at the edge of k4 and k100. At an approximately correponding place on the other side of k100 we have the "doorjam" belonging to f129. These could perhaps be related. vVE made an observation that the line of stones seems to be continued by bricks or at least bricky material. gB inspected the area and agreed that the material was indeed bricky but he hesitated calling them bricks due to lack of clear faces. He suggested scraping the area in order to see whether they indeed were bricks. After this was done, they disappeared, although the area approximately between r445 and m3956 does contain lumps of melted bricks. Instead of being a brick wall, the stone alingment seems to continue towards east

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-3vVE k4
Relays 2005-8-3vVE 452 (39088 50940 - 8974 / Relay location: NE corner)
2005-8-3vVE 453 (39192 50667 - 8931 / Relay location: NW corner)
2005-8-24bP 681 (39026 50998 - 8968 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 682 (39049 50956 - 8962 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 683 (39077 50966 - 8960 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 684 (39070 50993 - 8962 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 685 (39059 50940 - 8965 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 686 (39084 50882 - 8966 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 687 (39127 50894 - 8963 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 688 (39099 50956 - 8976 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 689 (39103 50867 - 8948 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 690 (39130 50793 - 8936 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 691 (39149 50799 - 8944 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 692 (39124 50881 - 8954 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 693 (39131 50772 - 8936 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 694 (39151 50787 - 8930 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 695 (39137 50759 - 8939 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 696 (39127 50731 - 8929 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 697 (39158 50710 - 8941 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 698 (39172 50739 - 8937 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 699 (39150 50681 - 8936 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 700 (39169 50651 - 8934 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 701 (39194 50689 - 8936 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 702 (39202 50699 - 8913 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 703 (39202 50683 - 8914 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 704 (39216 50680 - 8905 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 705 (39228 50660 - 8899 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 706 (39169 50770 - 8894 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24bP 707 (39187 50718 - 8892 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-3vVE 9147 @top
2008-3-6pC 8930
D99.NVolmtrc 2008-3-6pC elevation 9147 is wrong, being the relay for f144 r452 and r453 at 8930

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f139 (accumulation D) covers f144
2007-7-13pC f155 (accumulation D) covers f144
2005-8-3mH f188 (accumulation) overlays f144
2008-3-12pC f189 (accumulation) overlays f144
2005-8-3mH f141 (lense D) abuts f144
2005-8-3mH f143 (accumulation D) abuts f144
2005-8-3mH f145 (accumulation D) abuts f144
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f144 rests on f226 (accumulation D)
2009-2-20pC f144 rests on f230 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Abutted on the south side by bricky debris and on the north side accumulation, which do not suggest very intensive use. In fact, first clear use feature ( f150) went underneath this feature.
2008-3-5pC brickfall covers wall f144 and therfore wall must be younger
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC I doubt that wall f144 was build to retain the brickfall, thus this was coming from the east and it would therefore have a north-south orientation. This wall, as for other small walls f232, f244 and f188 are built to delimitate the area in front of apron and wall. Similar wall was found at the same elevation also under the brickfall and with the same orientation few meters to the east in J6 (J6 f152)
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Raising of f232 in order to contain brickfall/bricky material a way from the front of the apron, no active use.
2011-5-16cJC small curtain wall inside the brickfall layers. This wall, along with f232, argue that the brickfall either took place over a long time or as two distinct events. The walls were built while the area was still filling in with brickfall. mH notes that it might have been a reconstruction of f232 that was keep the brickfall away from the staircase
2011-11-21cJC Small curtain wall construction during the mid-brickfall use. An attempt to reclaim the area that was ultimately unsuccessful.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-3vVE lithic
Hardness 2005-8-3vVE very hard
Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view

Drawing of view

w202
Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0011
2009-3-30pC p0021
2009-3-30pC p0025
2009-3-30pC p0026
2009-3-30pC p0027

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-3vVE no



J2f145

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0145.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-8-4!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-4sC accumulation D
Summary 2007-7-13pC compact accumulation overlaying the last steps of the apron f131
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v78

Description/Count
Description 2010-8-8yM its a hard accumulation layer in k4 going against the last step exposed from the staircase f131,this layer has a sandy texture

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-4sC k4
Relays 2005-8-4vVE 454 (39418 51163 - 8930 / Relay location: NE corner)
Elevation 2005-8-4sC 8906 @bottom
2005-8-4sC 8930 @top
D99.NVolmtrc 2005-8-4vVE North of f141, south of f131.

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f141 (lense D) overlays f145
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-3vVE q381 sits in f145
2005-8-4aL q386 sits in f145
2005-8-6aL q387 sits in f145
2005-8-6sC q388 sits in f145
2005-8-6aL q389 sits in f145
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f148 (lense D) abuts f145
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f145 covers f149 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f145 abuts f131 (apron)
2005-8-3mH f145 abuts f144 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation as f141
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH No more actively used as a sacral area, but still abuts f144, which built when the area was actively used and the top of which still visible.
2011-11-21cJC Use area during brickfall, between construction of f232 and f144. see v78

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-4sC brown
Color number 2005-8-4sC 7.5YR5/4
Hardness 2005-8-4sC hard
Texture 2005-8-4sC sandy texture
Photo of view




Photo of view


Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0011

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-4sC yes



J2f146

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0146.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-4vVE Collapse of western wall of k100.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM being a mixed feature no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-4vVE k100
North Coordinate 2010-8-8yM this feature is the result of a collapsed wall therefore it does not fit in our Harris matrix so no type of contact was assigned.

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-4mH q384 sits in f146
2005-8-7sC q396 sits in f146

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC sJ2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9zJ2B
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Collapse into k100
2011-5-16cJC Collapse of edges of trench, no stratigraphic importance.
2011-11-21cJC Cleaning operation in k100 so without proper context

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM Cleaning operation in k100 so without proper context
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P807



J2f147

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0147.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-6!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-6sC isolated stone
Summary 2007-7-13pC f147 relates to three floating stones in k4
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v78

Description/Count
Description 2010-8-8yM this feature consists of three isolated stones f147.1, f147.2, f147.3, located in k4.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2010-12-29cJC The elevations are recovered from the relays. They do not represent the top or bottom of an individual stone but rather represent the range of elevations in which the stones fall.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-6sC k4
Relays 2005-8-4vVE 456 (39235 50740 - 8949 / Relay location: W corner)
2005-8-4vVE 457 (39214 50742 - 8949 / Relay location: S corner)
2005-8-4vVE 458 (39224 50776 - 8950 / Relay location: E corner)
2005-8-4vVE 459 (39243 50756 - 8956 / Relay location: N corner)
2005-8-4vVE 460 (39182 51036 - 8970 / Relay location: NW corner)
2005-8-4vVE 461 (39149 51020 - 8976 / Relay location: SW corner)
2005-8-4vVE 462 (39142 51029 - 8972 / Relay location: S corner)
2005-8-4vVE 463 (39152 51049 - 8964 / Relay location: SE corner)
2005-8-4vVE 464 (39157 51048 - 8967 / Relay location: NE corner)
2005-8-4vVE 465 (39361 51102 - 8971 / Relay location: N corner)
2005-8-4vVE 466 (39336 51091 - 8976 / Relay location: W corner)
2005-8-4vVE 467 (39317 51129 - 8965 / Relay location: S corner)
2005-8-4vVE 468 (39336 51139 - 8963 / Relay location: E corner)
Elevation 2010-12-29cJC 8949 @bottom
2010-12-29cJC 8976 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f139 (accumulation D) abuts f147
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f147 sits in f139 (accumulation D)
2007-7-13pC f147 rests on f148 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Sit in f135 and f139, which both gradual build-up of the excavation area.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Same elevation as curtain wall f144 (see v78).
2011-11-21cJC At te same elevation as use areas between brickfall. See v80.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-6sC lithic
Photo of view




Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0021

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-6sC yes



J2f148

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0148.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-6!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-6sC lense D
Summary 2007-7-13pC f148 is the column under the floating stones f147
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v78

Description/Count
Description 2010-12-29cJC Pedestal under stones of f147. Approximately the same as f139 the material that surrounded the area around the stones.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-6sC k4
Elevation 2005-8-6sC 8914 @bottom
2005-8-6sC 8954 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-6sC q390 sits in f148
Type of contact: Latest events 2007-7-13pC f147 (isolated stone) rests on f148
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f148 covers f149 (accumulation D)
2007-7-13pC f148 covers f150 (accumulation B)
2005-8-3mH f148 abuts f139 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f148 abuts f145 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Pedestal under f147 and its components. Consists of f139 and f148.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC At the same elevation use areas between brickfall. See v80.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-6sC grayish
Hardness 2005-8-6sC hard surface
Photo of view





Disposition
Storage 2005-8-6sC yes



J2f149

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0149.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-6!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-6mH accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-3mH f149 is the same accumulation as f145 abutting f131 in k4
2008-3-6pC sandy and soft gray accumulation same as f145 located in front of the apron

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Problems in recording 2005-8-21mH There is a mistake in the bottom elevation of this feature and by extention also in the starting elevation of f150. One possible explanation is that the elevation of the measuring rod was recorded inaccurately while writing down these elevations. With the recording m3955 +52 - 124 the bottom elevation of f149 and the starting elevation of f150 is 89.18, which is 12 higher than the starting elevation of f149 and thus cannot be correct. If, however, the instrument hight was 141 cm (as suggested by f150 q395) instead of 124 cm as recorded, the bottom elevation of f149 and the starting elevation of f150 would turn out to be 89.01 m, which seems more accurate. With this solution one problem still remains: with the instrument heigh of 141 cm q395 ( f150) was then 33 cm thick, which seems too much, but could perhaps we be accurate.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-6mH k4
Elevation 2005-8-6mH 8906 @top
2005-8-6mH 8918 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f145 (accumulation D) covers f149
2005-8-3mH f148 (lense D) covers f149
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-6mH q391 sits in f149
2005-8-6sC q392 sits in f149
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f151 (isolated stone) rests on f149
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f149 covers f150 (accumulation B)
2005-8-3mH f149 abuts f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Abuts f144, but does not contain indications of active use.
2011-5-16cJC Abuts f144 indicating it was an accumulation that built up while the wall was in use.
2011-11-21cJC Brickfall covering use area associated with wall f144.

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-8-6mH ~sandy
Color definition 2005-8-6mH gray
Hardness 2005-8-6mH soft
Texture 2005-8-6mH friable

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-6mH yes



J2f150

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0150.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2005-9-7aA f296
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-8-7!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-7sC accumulation B
Summary 2007-7-13pC ashy and red layer in front of apron f131, overlaying it. This feature shows a kind of human activity related to the apron
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v100
2007-7-13 pC

v81

Description/Count
Description 2010-12-29cJC Ashy red accumulation associated with the use in front of the apron during the brickfall phase. See v100.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2005-8-7mH The ashy, red accumulation f150 in front of the steps of the apron f131 could perhaps be associated with and related to the same activities that the large, flat stone f154 was used.
Problems in recording 2005-8-21mH There is a mistake in the top elevation of this feature and by extention also in the bottom elevation of f149. One possible explanation is that the elevation of the measuring rod was recorded inaccurately while writing down these elevations. With the recording m3955 +52 - 124 the bottom elevation of f149 and the starting elevation of f150 is 89.18, which is 12 higher than the starting elevation of f149 and thus cannot be correct. If, however, the instrument hight was 141 cm (as suggested by f150 q395) instead of 124 cm as recorded, the bottom elevation of f149 and the starting elevation of f150 would turn out to be 89.01 m, which seems more accurate. With this solution one problem still remains: with instrument of 141 q395 ( f150) was then 33 cm thick, which seems too much, but could perhaps we be accurate.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-7sC k4
Elevation 2005-8-7sC 8874 @bottom
2005-8-7sC 8918 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2007-7-13pC f148 (lense D) covers f150
2005-8-3mH f149 (accumulation D) covers f150
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-7sC q393 sits in f150
2005-8-7sC q394 sits in f150
2005-8-7sC q395 sits in f150
2005-8-7sC q397 sits in f150
2005-8-7sC q398 sits in f150
2005-8-7sC q399 sits in f150
2005-8-31mH q684 sits in f150
2005-8-31sC q692 sits in f150
2005-8-31sC q698 sits in f150
2005-9-1mH q701 sits in f150
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f260 (lense D) rests on f150
2005-8-3mH f151 (isolated stone) abuts f150
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f150 covers f286 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f150 abuts f131 (apron)

Deposition
H99.NDepostn 2005-8-18mH jO, gB, and I discussed the depositional history of J2 this morning. f150 in k4, f171 in k13, f174 in k101 and hopefully additional features in k4 indicate a period of periodic, but rather intense use in front of the apron f131 and oval wall f128. The accumulation containing sandy lenses and located in front of the oval wall f128 and the apron f131, and above the before-mentioned features suggest that while this area was not abandoned during this period, its use was sporadic and consisted mainly of people walking by. Above this layer was another layer of occasional use. This time, however, the use was different and perhaps even slightly more intense as the tannurs ( f9 in k14, f72 in k85, and f85 in k2) found suggest.

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC f150 is at the same elevation of f171 and f174, which are area of use in front of the apron and wall during Mittani period: pottery dates the feature
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Phase 5 or Phase 6
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Active use of the area in front of the steps
2011-5-16cJC Use of the area after the brickfall 1 (during process of brickfall) with scattered intensive use, burning, ash, hard patches, etc.
2011-11-21cJC At the level of the small curtain walls. See v115. Although this feature is discussed as possibly similar to f174 and f171, it is not. At the time of the notes the excvators had not yet seen the slope of the accumulations near the revetment wall. These feature sloped down away from the wall and therefore accumulations such as f150 are coming up, filling in the sloped area, with the top elevations the same as EDIII accumulations closer to the wall in some cases.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB this feature is not in the statigraphic column but is equal stratigraphicaly and by elevation to f171 and f174. Starting elevation of f150 89.01, f171 88.98, f174 88.97. several Khabur type painted sherds, 1 possible Mittani jar rim, 2 Mittani disk bases, so the date should probably be Phase h6-J h6JPA (but may be Phase h5-J h5J <, see text note P912). Earlier sherds include 1 FC conical cup with a cut base.
2005-11-19mKB in k4 the 2 q lots date clearly to the Mittani period

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-7sC ~bricky with lots of ash
Color definition 2005-8-7sC yellowish red
Color number 2005-8-7sC 5YR5/8
Hardness 2005-8-7sC soft
Texture 2005-8-7sC friable
Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view




Disposition
Storage 2005-8-7sC yes



J2f151

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0151.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-7!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-7sC isolated stone
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v100

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-8sC f151 has been assigned to two floating stones in the NE area of k4: f151.1 ( r470, r473) and f151.2 ( r474, r475).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-7sC k4
Relays 2005-8-7aL 470 (39407 50509 - 8892 / Relay location: point)
2005-8-7aL 471 (39413 50524 - 8905 / Relay location: point)
2005-8-7aL 472 (39429 50526 - 8904 / Relay location: point)
2005-8-7aL 473 (39439 50510 - 8902 / Relay location: point)
2005-8-7aL 474 (39433 50499 - 8893 / Relay location: point)
2005-8-7aL 475 (39447 50506 - 8897 / Relay location: point)
2005-8-7sC 476 (39406 50547 - 8864 / Relay location: point)
2005-8-7sC 477 (39291 50943 - 8881 / Relay location: point)
2005-8-7sC 478 (39225 50790 - 8867 / Relay location: point)
Elevation 2005-8-7sC 8892 @bottom
2005-8-7sC 8907 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f151 rests on f149 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f151 rests on f271 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f151 abuts f150 (accumulation B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Used to screen off the area in front of the apron steps from the SW. Same construction date as f232.
2011-5-16cJC Elevation. Sits in brickfall layers associated with use. See v100.
2011-11-21cJC This stone is embedded in the middle brickfall accumulation, indicates it probably fell sometime during the use before it was covered.
I99.NTime 2005-8-31mH This stone could perhaps have been originally part of f127. They were, however, sitting on a stone belonging to the apron f131 thus being later than these steps. The east-most stones of f232 were directed towards northwest whereas this stone was directed southeast. I suspect that f151 dates to the same period as f232 and that they both served to delineate a specific area in front of the apron f131.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-7sC lithic
Photo of view



Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0021
2009-3-30pC p0024

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-7sC no



J2f152

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0152.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-7!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-7sC accumulation D
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v81

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-8sC This is a natural accumulation in the southern area of k4. It is characterized by compact surfaces alternating with soft surfaces. It has a fine and soft texture, it is graysh in color, and it is characterized by the presence of little pebbles. Lots of q-items (grinding stones and lithic artifacts) have been recovered during the excavation of f152.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-8sC We treated this feature as a baulk.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-7sC k4
Elevation 2005-8-7sC 9047 @top
2005-8-7sC 9079 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2014-1-17cJC q400 sits in f152
2005-8-8sC q402 sits in f152
2014-1-17cJC q405 sits in f152
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f152 covers f155 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Approximately same in elevation with hard and compact layers f158 and f164 in k5.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Upper layers of brickfall based on elevation, many small finds, appears weathered in views.
2011-11-21cJC Upper level of brickfall, might be topped with the use area associated with the large stone f154.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2005-8-7sC compact and soft
Photo of view




Photo of view

Drawing of view

w205

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-7sC yes



J2f153

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0153.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-6pC mixed features
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v90

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-8sC We assigned f153 to the natural accumulation in the E baulk of k100. The feature is charachterized by a compact texture and by a fine and cramble consistency; it is brownish in colour.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-8sC We collapsed part of the natural accumulation of the E baulk of k100 -for safety reasons- into the bottom of k100 and then removed.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-7sC k100
North Coordinate 2010-8-8yM this feature is the result of a collapsed wall therefore it does not fit in our Harris matrix so no type of contact was assigned.

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-7sC q401 sits in f153
2005-8-8sC q403 sits in f153
2005-8-11sC q432 sits in f153
2005-8-11sC q432 sits in f153

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC sJ2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9zJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Collapse of the eastern wall of k100.
2011-5-16cJC Mixed accumulations from the collapse of a trench wall. The collapse portion can be tentatively linked to the pavements and floors in front of the staircase in k100, therefore I have assigned it to this early strata. The context for this deposit is not seperated by feature, however, and may include deposits from other strata and so this feature should not be considered as part of the statistical analyses of this period.
2011-11-21cJC This feature includes the scraping and cutting of EDIII accumulations in the lower part of k100. Although all the material is from the early layers it is impossible to assign this kind of operation to a specific strata, so it was left unassigned.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color number 2005-8-7sC compact and soft
Photo of view







J2f154

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0154.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-7!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-7sC isolated stone
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v115

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-8sC f154 has been assigned to a large, flat stone resting on the Apron ( f131) in k3.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2005-8-7mH gB and mKB suggested that the f154 could perhaps be an offering stone and perhaps f150 shows the use this area was put to while the stone ( f154) was used.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-7sC k3
Relays 2005-8-7sC 479 (39590 50662 - 9038 / Relay location: point)
2005-8-7sC 480 (39650 50689 - 9036 / Relay location: point)
2005-8-7sC 481 (39612 50805 - 9032 / Relay location: point)
2005-8-7sC 482 (39527 50789 - 9033 / Relay location: point)
2005-8-8sC 483 (39052 50359 - 9015 / Relay location: point)
Elevation 2005-8-7sC 9038 @top
2007-7-20sC 9313 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f154 rests on f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC This stone could be associated with f150 which is dated to the transitional period Khabur-Mittani: together with f174, f171 consist of a use area in front of apron, and therfore f154 is interpreted as an altar
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Large, flat stone resting on apron f131.
2011-5-16cJC Use of the area with burning and ashy patches. Could be linked to the construction of the second apron when this area was again used for cultic purposes and the upper levels of the 1st staircase and apron were retouched and the second apron was constructed. At this point they possibly added this large flat stone for ritual purposes.
2011-11-21cJC Since this stone has not been removed the materials underneath it are unknown. After the brickfall it appears the area was reused with small patchy accumulations above the brickfall. These use areas and floors may be associated with the use of the this stone as an offering stone. See v76. There are several small patchy areas such as f142 which may be the period of use associated with the placement and use of this stone.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-7sC lithic
Photo of view




Photo of view




Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0011
2009-3-30pC p0021
2009-3-30pC p0024
2009-3-30pC p0025

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-7sC no



J2f155

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0155.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-8!! build-up
2008-3-6!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-8sC accumulation D
2008-3-6pC brickfall
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v81

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-8sC f155 is a natural accumulation in the south area of k4 (100 cm S and 600 cm WE from m3967): it is characterized by a compact accumulation that, once excavated, it presented a soft and friable texture. It is gray in colour.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2008-3-6pC this feature is located at the same elevation as the brickfall f188 and also in the same place; it was excavated as a baulk and therefore was probably not observed that was brick crumble, as one can see well in the photo v81
lack of information 2010-8-8yM q log does not indicate the existance of a qlot for that feature probably there was no pottery found

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-8sC k4
Elevation 2005-8-8sC 8979 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f152 (accumulation D) covers f155
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2014-1-17cJC q406 sits in f155
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f140 (accumulation D) abuts f155
Type of contact: Earliest events 2007-7-13pC f155 covers f144 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f155 covers f181 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC covers f144
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC large brickfall
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf, covers f144 so part of later brickfall phase

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-8sC gray
Hardness 2005-8-8sC hard
Texture 2005-8-8sC friable
Photo of view




Photo of view




J2f156

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0156.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-8!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-8sC lense D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-8sC f156 was assigned to the top 10 cm in k14; it is a natural accumulation characterized by a very compact texture (very hard to remove). Once excavated, it presented a fine and friable texture, characterized by the presence of small stones and pebbles. It is gray in colour. Being the top surface, it was exposed throughout the year and therefore was contaminated by fragments of plastic bags and small pieces of plastic, irons and paper.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Problems in recording 2005-8-21mH Our top elevation for this feature in this season (90.32 m) is higher than the bottom elevation of f111 (89.73), last feature excavated in k14 last season. This is because the northern baulk of k14 and an area 1 m south of it were brought down lower than last season the rest of the locus to the south. The bottom elevation of f111 refers to this lower area whereas our f156 is located in the higher area. Until the baulks were re-established this season the baulk of k14 and the 1 m wide stretch to the south of it were included within k13 in our note-taking. This lower area should start at the same elevation as the k13 to the north. The bottom elevation noted in feature log for f125, which was the last feature excavated in k13 last season, however, contradicts this. According to the feature log the bottom elevation of f125 was 90.78 m. This, however, cannot be correct since the top elevation of q354, the second to last qlot in k13 (the last q-lot q361 contains pottery excavated within q354 and did not involve further excavation), is 89.66 m. This elevation is 7 cm higher than our starting elevation with f136, the first feature in k13 (including k14 baulk and the 1 m wide area to its south) this year. Therefore the bottom elevation for f125 noted in the feature log must be incorrect. The correct one should be around 89.59 m, the starting elevation of f136 in k13.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-8sC k14
Elevation 2005-8-8sC 9007 @bottom
2005-8-8sC 9032 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-6pC f111 (lense D) covers f156
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2014-1-17cJC q407 sits in f156
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f156 covers f159 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation as f103
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC Was exposed through the winter and therfore contaminated
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Extremely hard surface alternating with softer ones, pebbles and sherds.
2011-11-21cJC Elevation puts this feature in the range of the post-brickfall use, but it was exposed between seasons and may be contaminated.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-8sC ~very fine
Color definition 2005-8-8sC gray
Hardness 2005-8-8sC very hard especially in the SW corner
Texture 2005-8-8sC very fine and dusty
Drawing of view

w26

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-8sC yes



J2f157

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0157.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-25!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-25mH lense D
Best image 2010-12-29 cJC

v80
Alternative definitions 2008-3-6pC ad

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-8sC f157 has been assigned to the top 10 cm in k5; it is a natural accumulation characterized by a very soft and dusty texture. It is gray in colour. Being the top surface, it was exposed throughout the year and therefore was contaminated by fragments of plastic bags and small pieces of plastic, irons and paper

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2005-8-25mH This feature is not bound by any walls, thus it cannot be ad as previously recorded.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-8sC k5
Elevation 2005-8-8sC 9091 @bottom
2005-8-8sC 9112 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-11pC f82 (accumulation D) covers f157
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2014-1-17cJC q408 sits in f157
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f160 (accumulation D) abuts f157
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f157 covers f158 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f157 abuts f160 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f157 abuts f163 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC Was exposed through the winter and therfore contaminated
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Contaminated surface of k5, starting feature of MZ18 in this locus.
2011-5-16cJC About the same elevation as top of revetment wall. See w200.
2011-11-21cJC Likely part of the same deposit as f158, but potentially contaminated as it was exposed between seasons.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-8sC ~very fine
Color definition 2005-8-8sC gray
Hardness 2005-8-8sC soft
Texture 2005-8-8sC crumbly, very dusty
Photo of view

Drawing of view

w23

w24

w200

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-8sC yes



J2f158

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0158.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-8!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-8aL accumulation D
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v79

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-13sC f158 is a natural accumulation in k5 that covers the whole unit. It is characterized by a very hard and compact surface; the soil has a sandy and fine texture, and it is grey in colour.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-13sC It is the same as f157 but has been differenciated artifically from it in order to keep track of the pottery (some contamination occurred during the excavation in the square).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-8aL k5
Elevation 2005-8-8aL 9020 @bottom
2005-8-8aL 9091 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f157 (lense D) covers f158
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2014-1-17aL q409 sits in f158
2005-8-10mH q410 sits in f158
2005-8-10mH q416 sits in f158
2005-8-10mH q417 sits in f158
2005-8-10mH q418 sits in f158
2005-8-10mH q422 sits in f158
2005-8-10mH q424 sits in f158
2005-8-10vVE q426 sits in f158
2005-8-11vVE q429 sits in f158
2005-8-11vVE q429 sits in f158
2005-8-11vVE q430 sits in f158
2005-8-11vVE q430 sits in f158
2005-8-11vVE q434 sits in f158
2005-8-11vVE q434 sits in f158
2005-8-13sC q436 sits in f158
2005-8-13sC q436 sits in f158
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f160 (accumulation D) abuts f158
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f158 covers f164 (lense D)
2005-8-3mH f158 abuts f160 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f158 abuts f163 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Very hard and compact deposit.
2011-11-21cJC At an elevation equal to the top of the revetment wall, part of the accumulations that covered the post-brickfall use.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-8aL ~mix of sand and fine grains
Color definition 2005-8-8aL gray
Hardness 2005-8-8aL extremely hard
Texture 2005-8-8aL mixture of several grain sizes.
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w23

w24

w25

w200
Drawing of view

w202



J2f159

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0159.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-13!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-13sC accumulation D
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v82

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-13sC f159 is a natural accumulation in k14 that covers the whole unit. It is characterized by a mixture of very hard surfaces alternating with soft patches, probably due to the exposure or presence of water; the soft patches matrix is very fine in texture and characterized by the presence of little pebbles. The feature has a fine and soft texture and it is grayish in colour.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2005-8-13sC Three samples have been taken in order to be analyzed ( q411.1, q412.1, q413.1) and one has been already sifted.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-8mH k14
Elevation 2005-8-8mH 8983 @bottom
2005-8-8mH 9007 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f156 (lense D) covers f159
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-10mH q411 sits in f159
2005-8-10mH q412 sits in f159
2005-8-10mH q413 sits in f159
2005-8-10mH q414 sits in f159
2005-8-10mH q415 sits in f159
2005-8-10mH q419 sits in f159
2005-8-10mH q420 sits in f159
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f159 covers f161 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation: below f156
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Hardening of the surface: alternating hard lenses with softer patches of sand. These are the water deposits characteristic of the higher elevations of J2 and still visible in the western section.
2011-5-16cJC Same elevation as f125, see w203
2011-11-21cJC This feature spans the transition from the use area associated with the post-brickfall period, and the build-up that covered that use along with the large stone f154.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-8mH gray
Hardness 2005-8-8mH very hard
Photo of view



Drawing of view

w26

w103

w203

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-8mH yes



J2f160

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0160.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-14!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-14aL accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-13sC f160 is a natural accumulation in the N baulk of k5. It is charachterized by a hard and compact texture with a fine, dusty and crumbling consistency; it is graysh in colour. It is the same of f157 (in k5) and f158 (in k4).
2005-8-14aL f160 is the west baulk of k5. It is soft in consistence and the texture is fine and dusty; grayish in colour.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-8mH k5
Elevation 2005-8-8mH 9020 @bottom
2005-8-8mH 9104 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-10mH q421 sits in f160
2005-8-14sC q451 sits in f160
2005-8-14sC q465 sits in f160
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f157 (lense D) abuts f160
2005-8-3mH f158 (accumulation D) abuts f160
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f160 covers f177 (lense D)
2005-8-3mH f160 abuts f157 (lense D)
2005-8-3mH f160 abuts f158 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH = f157, f158, and f164
2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH N baulk of k5
2011-11-21cJC Baulk feature spanning almost 1 meter in depth. May contain materials from multiple strata.

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-8-8mH ~very fine
Color definition 2005-8-8mH gray
Hardness 2005-8-8mH soft
Texture 2005-8-8mH fine grained, dusty

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-8mH yes



J2f161

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0161.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-10!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-10vVE lense D
Best image
Best Image 2010-12-29cjc
L_W18d0912 J2w203 T313 pC.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-10vVE Laminations, a lot of pottery, pebbles and sand.
2008-3-6pC very hard and compact accumulation, same as f159

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-10vVE k14
Elevation 2005-8-10vVE 8956 @bottom
2005-8-10vVE 8986 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f159 (accumulation D) covers f161
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-10mH q423 sits in f161
2005-8-10sC q425 sits in f161
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f161 covers f162 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC Was exposed through the winter and therfore contaminated
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Very hard cement-like feature.
2011-5-16cJC Same elevation as f137, which is abraded upper section of brickfall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-10vVE ~sand and clay
Color definition 2005-8-10vVE gray
Hardness 2005-8-10vVE very hard
Drawing of view

w26

w203

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-10vVE yes



J2f162

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0162.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-10!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-10vVE lense D
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v83

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-10vVE Wash layer with a lot of pottery.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-10vVE k14
Elevation 2005-8-10vVE 8884 @bottom
2005-8-10vVE 8956 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f161 (lense D) covers f162
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-10vVE q427 sits in f162
2005-8-11vVE q428 sits in f162
2005-8-11vVE q428 sits in f162
2005-8-11aL q433 sits in f162
2005-8-11aL q433 sits in f162
2005-8-11mH q435 sits in f162
2005-8-11mH q435 sits in f162
2005-8-16sC q502 sits in f162
2005-8-16sC q504 sits in f162
2005-8-16sC q506 sits in f162
2005-8-17sC q511 sits in f162
2005-9-12mKB q511 sits in f162
2005-8-17sC q520 sits in f162
2005-9-12mKB q520 sits in f162
2005-8-18sC q524 sits in f162
2005-8-18sC q526 sits in f162
2005-9-12mKB q526 sits in f162
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f140 (accumulation D) abuts f162
2005-8-3mH f190 (accumulation D) abuts f162
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f162 covers f197 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f162 covers f198 (lense B)
2005-8-3mH f162 covers f199 (ash)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC pottery dated to Khabur period
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Most likely Khabur but potentially also Mitanni.
2008-3-5pC below f161
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH At the bottom levels of this feature, the top of the wall feature f224 was still visible. This feature, however, also consists of the hard water deposits discovered also in higher elevations.
2011-5-16cJC Layer is within brickfall elevations, inclusion of lots of pottery is typical of brickfall. Although dated to the Khabur it can not be because it is above the Mittani brickfall.
2011-11-21cJC Just after the brickfall, this area with numerous sherds is likely part of the use areas that accumulated on top of the degraded brickfall.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB from the analysis of the body and shape sherds from this feature it appears that it should be dated to the Khabur period but given the fact that there is no clear transition i the whole region from the Khabur to the Mittani period there is the possibility that the feature is to be dated to the Mittani period.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-10vVE ~clay, little bit of sand
Color definition 2005-8-10vVE brown
Hardness 2005-8-10vVE medium hard
Photo of view

Drawing of view

w103

w203

w28

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-10vVE yes



J2f163

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0163.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-11!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-11vVE lense D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-11vVE Removal of ledge on the southern edge.
2005-8-13sC f163 has been assigned to the S baulk in k5. The soil is medium soft with a crumbling and dusty texture, and is grayish in colour. It is the same (in k5) and f158 (in k4).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Problems in recording 2005-8-25mH The bottom elevation (90.15 m) for this feature marked in the feature log does not seem correct. We excavated this area (40 cm wide ledge on the southern edge of k5) on P811 when in the rest of the locus the feature in use was still f158. f158 was finished the following day and f164 was started. Thus f163 was securely contained within the elevations given for f158, the bottom elevation of which is 90.20 cm. I suspect that the bottom elevation of f163 equals that of the starting elevation of q434, which, unfortunately, was not recorded in the q-lot. In any case, the bottom elevation of f163 should be higher than the top elevation of q436, which is 90.39.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-11vVE k5
Elevation 2005-8-11vVE 9015 @bottom
2005-8-11vVE 9108 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-11vVE q431 sits in f163
2005-8-11vVE q431 sits in f163
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f157 (lense D) abuts f163
2005-8-3mH f158 (accumulation D) abuts f163
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f163 overlays f164 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH = f157 and f158
2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH A small ledge left at the southern edge of the unit for the stepped section. Later removed as the plans for the stepped sections changed.

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-8-11vVE ~clay with sand
Color definition 2005-8-11vVE very light reddish brown
Hardness 2005-8-11vVE medium soft

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-11vVE yes



J2f164

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0164.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-11!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-11sC lense D
Best image 2010-12-30 cJC

v123

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-13sC f164 is a natural accumulation in k5 that covers the whole unit. The soil is medium soft with a crumbling and dusty texture; it is grayish in colour.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-13sC It is the same as f158 (in k4) but it has been differenciated artifically from it because we have been excavated f158 for more aproximately 70 cm, in order to keep better track in the potentially changes of the pottery).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-11sC k5
Elevation 2005-8-11sC 8928 @bottom
2005-8-11sC 9021 @top
D99.NVolmtrc 2005-9-8mH The thickness of qlots related to this feature are difficult to calculate starting from qlot q628 since after this date we excavated this feature in thick patches surrounding the elevator.

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f158 (accumulation D) covers f164
2005-8-3mH f163 (lense D) overlays f164
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-13vVE i8 (unknown) sits in f164
2005-8-25mH i20 (ceramic vessel) sits in f164
2005-8-13sC q437 sits in f164
2005-8-13sC q437 sits in f164
2005-8-13sC q444 sits in f164
2005-8-13sC q444 sits in f164
2005-8-27sC q619 sits in f164
2005-8-27aL q622 sits in f164
2005-8-27aL q628 sits in f164
2005-8-28sC q634 sits in f164
2005-8-28aA q641 sits in f164
2005-8-28aA q643 sits in f164
2005-8-28aA q645 sits in f164
2005-8-28aA q656 sits in f164
2005-8-28aA q662 sits in f164
2005-8-28aA q664 sits in f164
2005-8-28aA q665 sits in f164
2005-8-29mH q670 sits in f164
2005-8-29aA q672 sits in f164
2005-8-31aL q678 sits in f164
2005-8-31mH q685 sits in f164
2005-8-31aA q686 sits in f164
2005-8-31aA q688 sits in f164
2005-8-31sC q697 sits in f164
2005-9-1mH q705 sits in f164
2005-9-1aA q708 sits in f164
2005-9-1aA q711 sits in f164
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f166 (accumulation D) abuts f164
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f164 covers f277 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Below f158, which a hard and compact water deposit.
2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Just below f154
2011-11-21cJC The upper elevation of this feature indicateds it was likely part of the post-brickfall use of the area, althought the lower portions of this feature (which is almost 1 meter thick) may belong to last phase of brickfall s158 s158bri.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-11sC gray
Hardness 2005-8-11sC medium soft
Photo of view



Drawing of view

w24

w25

w200

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-11sC yes



J2f165

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0165.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-13!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-13aL accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-13sC f165 is the WE and the NS pseudo-baulk in k101. It is characterized by a soft texture probably because of its small dimensions; the soil has a very fine and sandy texture. It is grey in colour. It is the same as f138.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-13sC We left this small pseudo-baulk between k101 and k13 in order not to mix the pottery recovered in both k101 and k13 while excavating.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-13aL k101
Elevation 2005-8-13aL 8919 @bottom
2005-8-13aL 8940 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-2-25pC f138 (accumulation D) covers f165
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-13aL q438 sits in f165
2005-8-13aL q438 sits in f165
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f165 overlays f166 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f165 abuts f140 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Same as f138.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pseudobaulk between k101 and k13.
2011-11-21cJC Based on elevation it is part of the post-brickfall use of the area, although it could be the uppermost levels of the degraded brickfall.

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-13aL gray
Hardness 2005-8-13aL very soft
Texture 2005-8-13aL very fine texture (sandy)

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-13aL yes



J2f166

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0166.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-13!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-13aL accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-13sC f166 is a natural accumulation in k101 that covers the whole area. The soil is medium soft with a soft and crumble texture. It is brownish in color.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-13sC We have been swifting most of the soil belonging to this feature in to collect all the pottery.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-13aL k101
Elevation 2005-8-13aL 8897 @bottom
2005-8-13aL 8919 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f165 (accumulation D) overlays f166
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-13mH i7 (bead) sits in f166
2005-8-13sC q440 sits in f166
2005-8-13aL q440 sits in f166
2005-8-13sC q442 sits in f166
2005-8-13sC q442 sits in f166
2005-8-13sC q445 sits in f166
2005-8-13sC q445 sits in f166
2005-8-13sC q446 sits in f166
2005-8-13sC q446 sits in f166
2005-8-14sC q449 sits in f166
2005-8-14sC q454 sits in f166
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f172 (accumulation D) abuts f166
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f166 covers f174 (accumulation B)
2005-8-3mH f166 abuts f128 (wall)
2005-8-3mH f166 abuts f164 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Above the use deposit f174, but itself a use deposit.
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Mitanni period pottery sherds.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Mittani sherds (although mixed with some earlier sherds) indicate that this feature is one of the first Mittani deposits in the area in front of the revetment wall. May be mixed because EDIII accumulations were sloping and might be included in later features if the area was excavated in levels. Like f171 and f174 it is difficult to assign these features to an exact strata. They are at a higher elevation than some other Mittani deposits in J2, but they may actually be earlier due to the high elevations of the sloping EDIII layers underneath. It is likely that this feature belongs to sometime in the early Mittani, perhaps contemperaneous with the use after the brickfall.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB this is part of a use area south of the temple terrace wall and next to the retaining wall of the apron: upper strata. Khabur or Mittani painted jar and dep bowl rims as wel as a deep bowl with ribing below the rim that is Mittani in date. Bases include wide disk bases and a small footed base. As usual there are earlier sherds mixed into the sherds of this feature including 1 Metallic ware jar rim and Fine Chaff and Simple ware conical cup rims. The feature dates to the Mittani period (but see discussion of these two periods in the text note P912).

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-8yM brown
Hardness 2010-8-8yM medium soft
Texture 2010-8-8yM crumbly
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J2f167

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0167.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2005-8-13!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-13sC topsoil

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-13sC f167 is the topsoil of k102. It is charachterized by a compact texture with a crambling consistency; it is brownish in colour.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-13sC k102
Elevation 2005-8-13sC 9254 @bottom
2005-8-13sC 9302 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-13sC q441 sits in f167
2005-8-13sC q441 sits in f167
2005-8-14mH q448 sits in f167
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f167 covers f169 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH topsoil of k102 on the west side of k100.
2011-5-16cJC Topsoil
2011-11-21cJC Topsoil

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-13sC dark brown
Hardness 2005-8-13sC medium soft
Texture 2005-8-13sC crumbly

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-13sC P814



J2f168

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0168.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-14!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-14sC accumulation D
Best image 2010-12-30 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2008-3-12pC first feature excavated in k15 in this season: was contaminated by being exposed during the winter

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-14sC k15
Elevation 2005-8-14sC 9023 @bottom
2005-8-14sC 9098 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-6pC f65 (layer) covers f168
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-14sC q452 sits in f168
2005-8-15vVE q478 sits in f168
2005-8-16sC q500 sits in f168
2005-8-16vVE q505 sits in f168
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f186 (accumulation D) rests on f168
2005-8-3mH f185 (isolated stone) abuts f168
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f168 covers f193 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f168 abuts f185 (isolated stone)
2005-8-3mH f168 abuts f186 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Soft and dusty accumulation.
2011-5-16cJC At the same elevation as f87.
2011-11-21cJC Based on the elevation this layer may include more than one stratum. The majority probably belongs to this stratum.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-14sC gray
Hardness 2005-8-14sC very soft, dusty
Texture 2005-8-14sC fine, crumbly
Photo of view

Drawing of view

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Disposition
Storage 2005-8-14sC P817



J2f169

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0169.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-14!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-14aL accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-14aL This is a natural accumulation just below top soil of k102, greyish in colour and crumbly in texture. Not completely removed.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2010-12-30cJC The bottom elevation is the ending elevation of excavations, however, the feature was not completely excavated and may continue down.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-14aL k102
Elevation 2005-8-14aL 9264 @top
2010-12-30cJC 9254@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f167 (topsoil) covers f169
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-14aL q453 sits in f169
2005-8-20aL q535 sits in f169

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Below topsoil f167
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Layer below topsoil.
2011-11-21cJC Stratigraphically just under the topsoil, belongs to recent accumulation.

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-14aL greyish
Hardness 2005-8-14aL soft
Texture 2005-8-14aL crumbly

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM crumbly
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P820



J2f170

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0170.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-14!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-14aL isolated stone
Best image 2010-12-30 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2005-8-14aL We assigned this new feature to six different stones ( f170.1, f170.2, f170.3, f170.4, f170.5, and f170.6) collapsed into k100
2005-8-14aL Seven stones.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-14aL f170 was removed in order to continue excavation.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-14aL k100

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f170 rests on f192 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC sJ2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9zJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in f192, wich is a contaminated soil from the german excavation: therfore the stratum is s8
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH collapsed stone.
2011-5-16cJC This stone sits in the layers that were excavated by the German team so it is difficult to assign to a stratum. Based on the elevation between the layers f194 and f381 it may be part of the EDIII layers. Because it can not be determined I am leaving it unassigned.
2011-11-21cJC Floating stones sitting in potentially contaminated features, but likely belong to EDIII based on stratigraphy.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-14aL lithic
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-14aL P814



J2f170.7

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/017007.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-17!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-17aL isolated stone
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2005-8-17aL Stone collapsed into k100 after german excavation in correspondence of m4055 but 220 cms West from this marker.



J2f171

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0171.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-8-14!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-14mH accumulation B
Summary 2007-7-13pC f171 is clearly a use area, while plenty of tannur pieces, bone, gypsum pieces and ash was found. About 15-20 down the soil turns more compact and contains even more ash and charcoal. it is the same as f174 (and f183)
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2005-8-14mH gypsum, charcoal

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2005-8-16mH After the excavations were stoped in k13 temporarily I had a look at the southern section of the unit, where soil color and texture changes were clearly visible. In the section we can see a gray deposit, which is clearly natural. This we had labeled f140. Underneath that is a browner layer with a crumbly texture. At the time of excavation we labeled this as f171. At first this feature contained plenty of tannur pieces, bone, gypsum pieces and ash. About 15-20 down the soil turns more compact and contains even more ash and charcoal. While excavating these changes were not as pronounced thus we kept the same feature number through this change. The tannur pieces, bone, ash and charcoal all indicate, however, that this feature as a whole was a use area.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-14mH k13
Elevation 2005-8-14mH 8865 @bottom
2005-8-14mH 8898 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f140 (accumulation D) covers f171
2005-8-3mH f176 (accumulation D) overlays f171
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-15sC i9 (doorsocket) sits in f171
2005-8-14mH q455 sits in f171
2005-8-14sC q461 sits in f171
2005-8-14sC q462 sits in f171
2005-8-15vVE q480 sits in f171
2005-8-15sC q487 sits in f171
2005-8-15sC q491 sits in f171
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f174 (accumulation B) abuts f171
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f171 covers f183 (accumulation B)
2005-8-3mH f171 abuts f127 (wall)
2005-8-3mH f171 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s176J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7fJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC use area equal to f174, f150
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Mixed pottery
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Same in elevation as f150 in k4. Also same as f174 in k104.
2011-5-16cJC Equal to f150
2011-11-21cJC Includes mixed EDIII and Mittani sherds. Uppermost levels of EDIII accumulation before covered with Mittani debris. It is unclear which Mittani stratum this feature belongs to. It is at roughly the equivalent elevation as the post-brickfall use (similar to f174), but it would have already been high in the EDIII period, meaning that if it is part of post-brickfall use, there is no build-up during the pre-brickfall Mittani or during the brickfall phase. It may be that this area close to the revetment wall was kept clean and protected from build-up by the construction of the Mittani curtain wall ( f288).
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB this feature is stratigraphically equal to f174 in the column. Ceramics in it include 1 disk base and 1 small footed base both probably Mitani,1 double rim necked jar from the Khabur period. Earlier ceramics date from Phase h1-J h1JPA and include an S ware bowl rim and slightly convex base, a string cut base with bitumen inside that is thick and probably contained bitumen being applied elsewhere as opposed to a bitumen coating on this cup itself. This feature is mixed containing both late material (Phase h6-J h6J < and posible 5) and Phase h1-J h1J <, so the feature is transitional in the sense that it is the interface between these phases but not transitional in the sense of a gradual change through time from one phase to the next.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Texture 2005-8-14mH fine
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Disposition
Storage 2005-8-14mH P816



J2f172

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0172.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-14!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-14mH accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-14mH Column under a tent pole in the NW corner of k101.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM the descriptive attributes of this feature such as color, hardness and texture were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-14mH k101
Elevation 2005-8-14mH 8897 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-14mH q456 sits in f172
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f172 abuts f128 (wall)
2005-8-3mH f172 abuts f140 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f172 abuts f166 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f172 abuts f174 (accumulation B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC sJ2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9zJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pedestal under a tent pole at the NW corner of k101. Consists of f138 and f166
2011-11-21cJC Pedestal holding tent pole in k101, that is roughly equivalent to features such as f174, and f140 so it spans several strata. For that reason it is left unassigned.

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-14mH P814



J2f173

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0173.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-14!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-14aL accumulation D
Best image 2008-2-24 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2005-8-14aL This is an accumulation of contaminated soil in k100 (german trench); it is clayish in texture and brownish in colour. It was contaminated by plastic bags, tatters of nylon and other modern objects.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-14aL f173 was completely removed in order to reach the bottom of the german excavation.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-14aL k100
Relays 2005-8-14aL 492 (39026 51112 - 8758 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-14aL 8727 @bottom
2005-8-14aL 8758 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-14mH q457 sits in f173
2005-8-14aL q466 sits in f173
2005-8-15aL q481 sits in f173
2005-8-15aL q484 sits in f173
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f173 covers f179 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s10J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9pJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC top of k100: soil accumulated in the last 5 years on top of german trench
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Erosion and collapse
2011-5-16cJC Backfill.
2011-11-21cJC Contaminated by backfill

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-14aL ~clay
Color definition 2005-8-14aL brown
Hardness 2005-8-14aL soft
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-14aL P815



J2f174

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0174.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-8-14!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-14sC accumulation B
Summary 2007-7-13pC f174 is characterized by the presence of tannur pieces, bones, gypsum and ash. About 15-20 cm down the soil turns more compact and contains more ash and charcoal. it is the same as f171 (and f183)
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2010-8-8yM its an accumulation layer located in k13.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM the descriptive attributes of this feature such as color, hardness and texture were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-14sC k101
Elevation 2005-8-14sC 8862 @bottom
2005-8-14sC 8897 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f166 (accumulation D) covers f174
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-14sC q458 sits in f174
2005-9-4mKB q458.1 sits in f174
2005-8-14sC q459 sits in f174
2005-8-14sC q463 sits in f174
2005-8-14sC q464 sits in f174
2005-8-15vVE q482 sits in f174
2005-8-15vVE q483 sits in f174
2005-8-15vVE q485 sits in f174
2005-8-15vVE q486 sits in f174
2005-8-15sC q489 sits in f174
2005-8-15sC q490 sits in f174
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f172 (accumulation D) abuts f174
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f174 covers f182 (accumulation B)
2005-8-3mH f174 abuts f171 (accumulation B)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s176J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7fJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC use area equal to f171, f150
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Mixed pottery dating from Mitanni/Khabur to LC3.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Same in elevation as f150 in k4. Also = f171 in k103.
2011-5-16cJC Ashy layer above brickfall, equal to f150
2011-11-21cJC Interface of EDIII and Mittani. This feature is confusing as the excavators note is is roughly similar to f150, which is the post-brickfall use of the area, but there are no features equivalent to brickfall in k13 so it is possible that during the brickfall phase there was little build-up in this area as it was already higher and sloping down towards the curtain wall ( f228), but then how would the upper curtain wall f224, get up so high in relation this feature? Probably because the accumulations from the EDIII slope down away from the revetment wall to the south. Close to the revetment wall this feature is at similar levels to the accumulations associated with the phase right after the brickfall, but as it goes south it slopes down, and is covered by the accumulations such as f200, which has the small curtain wall f224 resting on it.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB 1 red painted and burnished bowl typical of the Mittani period, 1 wide disk base, and a number of Khabur type painted sherds. Earlier ceramics include Phase 4 ribbed rims and a flat base of the LC3 period.
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Disposition
Storage 2005-8-14sC P816



J2f175

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0175.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-14!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-14sC isolated stone
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2008-3-6pC f175 is a large floating stone sitting in f137 and located in front of revetment wall f128. Probably collapsed from the wall

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-14sC k13
Relays 2005-8-14sC 493 (39755 50428 - 8958 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-14sC 494 (39806 50449 - 8969 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-14sC 495 (39827 50383 - 8942 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-14sC 496 (39793 50359 - 8932 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-14sC 497 (39756 50374 - 8935 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-14sC 8913 @bottom
2005-8-14sC 8978 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f175 rests on f176 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Sits in f137 and f140.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Sitting in layers associated with the post-brickfall use.
Photo of view

Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0021
2009-3-30pC p0024

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-14sC P814



J2f176

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0176.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-14!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-14sC accumulation D
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

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Description/Count
Description 2005-8-14sC Pedestal under stone f175.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-14sC k13
Elevation 2005-8-14sC 8898 @bottom
2005-8-14sC 8923 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-14sC q460 sits in f176
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f175 (isolated stone) rests on f176
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f176 overlays f171 (accumulation B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH = f140
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pedestal of stone f175
2011-11-21cJC The use area after the brickfall begins at approximately tthis elevation.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-14sC brownish
Texture 2005-8-14sC fine, crumbly
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-14sC P814



J2f177

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0177.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-14!! build-up
2007-7-13!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-14sC lense D
2007-7-13pC brickfall
Summary 2007-7-13pC northern baulk of k5. Crumby and hard accumulation, containing brick debris, probably same as f112, located at the same level

Description/Count
Description 2010-8-8yM its a hard crumbly lens type d located in k5.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-14sC k5
Elevation 2005-8-14sC 8946 @bottom
2005-8-14sC 9020 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f160 (accumulation D) covers f177
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-14sC q467 sits in f177
2005-8-15vVE q479 sits in f177

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Top elevation approximately same as that of f164 (hard and compact accumulation in k5).
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Perhaps 12c. contains the brick debris characteristic of areas south of screen walls in both k14 and k4. This deposit, however, higher up in elevation.
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC Based on the elevation this layer probably belongs to the post-brickfall accumulation, but the excavators did describe it as bricky in consistency, so it could be part of the upper level of the brickfall if it extended higher in some areas.

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-14sC gray
Hardness 2005-8-14sC hard
Texture 2005-8-14sC crumbly

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-14sC P814



J2f178

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0178.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-15!! build-up
2007-7-13!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-15vVE lense D
2007-7-13pC brickfall
Summary 2010-8-8yM its a lens type D against the east side of the eastern baulk in k5, it consist of broken bricks very crumbly and there for soft

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-15vVE Deposit against the E side of the E baulk of k5.
2007-7-13pC soft bricky accumulation

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-15vVE k5
North Coordinate 2010-8-8yM no type of contact was assigned with this feature
Elevation 2005-8-15vVE 9058 @top
2007-7-20sC 9020 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-15vVE q488 sits in f178

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH = f177
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Perhaps 12c. Artificial feature. Consists of bricky material south of f144 and higher up than f144. Belongs to the bricky accumulation that characterizes southern k4, those elevations of k5 that excavated this year, and southern k14.
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC Upper brickfall layers after f144 is covered

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-8-15vVE ~clay, broken brick
Color definition 2005-8-15vVE light brown
Hardness 2005-8-15vVE soft

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM soft
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P815



J2f179

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0179.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-15!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-15aL accumulation D
Best image 2010-12-30 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2005-8-14aL This is an accumulation in k100 that covers the whole area. It is similar in texture and colour to f173.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-14aL We have decided to assign a new number because between them there were some tatters of nylon probably used by german expedition to mark the bottom of the trench. At the end of its partial removal we have noted in it some modern contamination.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-15aL k100
Elevation 2005-8-15aL 8721 @bottom
2005-8-15aL 8727 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f173 (accumulation D) covers f179
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-15aL q492 sits in f179
2005-8-16sC q498 sits in f179
2005-8-16aL q510 sits in f179
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f179 overlays f194 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f179 abuts f130 (steps)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s10J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9pJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC contaminated soil from the german trench
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Erosion and collapse
2011-5-16cJC Backfill of trench
2011-11-21cJC Contaminated by backfill

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-15aL brown
Hardness 2005-8-15aL soft
Texture 2005-8-15aL clay, see feature f173.
Photo of view




Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-15aL P817



J2f180

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0180.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-15!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-15vVE lense D
2009-2-20pC brickfall
Summary 2010-8-8yM this feature number was assigned to the north part of the eastern baulk in k5, this feature contained broken bricks

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-15vVE N part of E baulk of k5.
2009-2-20pC north baulk of k5 soft in consistence with bricks

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-15vVE k5
North Coordinate 2010-8-8yM since its he north part of the east baulk no type of contact was assigned for it
Elevation 2005-8-15vVE 9058 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-15vVE q493 sits in f180

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation: large brickfall same as in J6
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Artificial feature. Consists of bricky material south of f144 and higher up than f144. Belongs to the bricky accumulation that characterizes southern k4, those elevations of k5 that excavated this year, and southern k14.
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC Belongs to later brickfall phase as it is above the curtain wall f144.

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-8-15vVE ~clay, some broken bricks
Color definition 2005-8-15vVE light brown
Hardness 2005-8-15vVE soft

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM soft
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P815



J2f181

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0181.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2005-8-16sC f189
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-16!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-16sC lense D
2009-2-20pC brickfall
Summary 2008-3-12pC f181 is a natural accumulation which cover all the southern part of the unit
Best image
Best Image 2010-12-30cjc
L_W18d0909 J2w200 T313 pC.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2009-2-20pC a crumbly and hard layer located above the brickfall f188: I define it brickmelt for similarities to the brickmelt found in J6 (see J6^b f1) and located at the same elevation. It is the same brickfall as in J6

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-16sC we changed the feature because we went down

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-16sC k4
Elevation 2005-8-16sC 8946 @bottom
2005-8-16sC 8975 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f155 (accumulation D) covers f181
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-16sC q497 sits in f181
2005-8-16sC q501 sits in f181
2005-8-16sC q507 sits in f181
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f181 covers f188 (accumulation)
2005-8-3mH f181 covers f189 (accumulation)
2008-3-12pC f181 abuts f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation: large brickfall same as in J6
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC Uppermost deposits of brickfall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-16sC gray, light brown
Hardness 2005-8-16sC hard
Texture 2005-8-16sC crumbly
Drawing of view

w32

w200

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-16sC P817



J2f182

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0182.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-16!! build-up
2005-8-21!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-16sC accumulation B
2005-8-21sC accumulation
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v94

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC f182 is a accumulation characterized by the presence of ash which is spread in all k101. f182 is characterized by a fine clay loam texture and by a brownish color; it is similar to is f174 (above it), but it is characterized by a very fine texture, and by the presence of lots of ashy accumulations (contrary to f174). It is the same as f183 and f171 in k101.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2005-8-21sC We differenciate this feature from f174 (above it), because the soil matrix is more fine and because of the presence of lots of ashy accumulations; these were concentrated especially in the south-western area of k101, where f184 abuts the W section of k101 and where f184 abuts the S baulk of k101. We also took a sample ( i10, g v87a) of the thickest charcoal fragment we found for further analysis.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-16sC k101
Elevation 2005-8-16sC 8846 @bottom
2005-8-16sC 8862 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f174 (accumulation B) covers f182
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-15sC i10 (sil) sits in f182
2005-8-15sC q494 sits in f182
2005-8-16sC q495 sits in f182
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f183 (accumulation B) abuts f182
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f182 covers f229 (accumulation A)
2005-8-3mH f182 abuts f183 (accumulation B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC assignment based on elevation
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH assignment based on pottery
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Use deposit in k101 ( k104)
2011-5-16cJC Sloping accumulation against the bottom of revetment wall, post construction. Ceramics dated to Late EDIII
2011-11-21cJC Upper EDIII accumulation at the base of the revetment wall. Same as f183.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB lower strata of the use area south of the temple terrace wall and next to the retaining wall of the apron. Few sherds, all Phase 1.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-16sC brown
2005-8-21sC very dark brown
Texture 2005-8-16sC compact
Photo of view


Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM compact
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P816



J2f183

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0183.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-16!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-16sC accumulation B
Best image 2010-12-30 cJC

v93

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC f183 is a natural accumulation characterized by a clay loam texture (when dry is sticky and a bit plastic) and by the presence of some ashes areas. It is the same of f182 in k13, and it covers the whole unit, k13.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM color and hardness were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-16sC k13
Elevation 2005-8-16sC 8848 @bottom
2005-8-16sC 8865 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f171 (accumulation B) covers f183
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-16sC q496 sits in f183
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f182 (accumulation B) abuts f183
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f183 covers f229 (accumulation A)
2009-2-20pC f183 overlays f227 (lense B)
2005-8-3mH f183 abuts f182 (accumulation B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Same as f182 ( k104), which dated to Phase 1.
2008-3-5pC assignment based on pottery
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Sloping accumulation against the bottom of revetment wall, post construction. Ceramics dated to Late EDIII
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation abutting the flanking wall f127 (see v93). It is one of the last EDIII deposits

Descriptive
Analogical record
Texture 2010-8-8yM clay
Photo of view


Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM clay
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P816



J2f184

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0184.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2005-8-16!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-16mH topsoil
Best image
Best Image 2010-12-30cjc
L_W18d0904 J2w104 T311 pC.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC f184 is the topsoil in k23. It is characterized by a compact and soft texture with a dusty and crumbly consistency; the soil matrix is also characterized by the presence of sand, grass and roots. It is brownish in colour.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-16mH k23
Elevation 2005-8-16mH 9279 @bottom
2005-8-16mH 9318 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-16mH q499 sits in f184
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f184 covers f187 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC tell surface
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH topsoil of k23.
2011-5-16cJC Topsoil

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-16mH ~sandy
Color definition 2005-8-16mH gray
Hardness 2005-8-16mH soft
Texture 2005-8-16mH mixture of sand and organic material
Drawing of view

w35

w39

w104

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-16mH P816



J2f185

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0185.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-16!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-16sC isolated stone
Best image 2010-12-30 cJC

v88

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC f185 has been assigned to five floating limestones in k15: f185.1, f185.2, f185.3, f185.4, f185.5.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-16sC k15
Elevation 2005-8-16sC 9085 @bottom
2005-8-16sC 9134 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f168 (accumulation D) abuts f185
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f185 rests on f186 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f185 abuts f168 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Consists of several stones, all high in elevation
2011-5-16cJC Sits in f193, must be before f168 which surrounds it (see w203). This conflicts with v88 in which it is raised above f168. I have used the drawing to make the strata assignment.
2011-11-21cJC According to w203, these stones are on the level with the top of the revetment wall, and ar dated to the period just as the revetment wall was covered.
Photo of view

Drawing of view

w203

w30

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-16sC P817



J2f185.1

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/018501.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-21!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-21sC isolated stone

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC f185 is a large floating limestone located in the N area of k15 ( r502, r503, r504, r505, g v88, g v88a)

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k15
Relays 2005-8-15sC 502 (39132 50107 - 9109 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-15sC 503 (39148 50075 - 9120 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-15sC 504 (39115 50072 - 9120 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-15sC 505 (39125 50113 - 9108 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9109 @bottom
2007-7-20sC 9134 @top



J2f185.2

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/018502.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-21!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-21sC isolated stone

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC is a large floating limestone located in the E area of k15 ( r506, r507, r508, g v88, g v88a).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k15
Relays 2005-8-15sC 506 (38968 50157 - 9070 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-15sC 507 (38936 50133 - 9083 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-15sC 508 (38971 50191 - 9064 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9081 @bottom
2007-7-20sC 9105 @top



J2f185.3

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/018503.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-21!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-21sC isolated stone

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC is a large floating limestone ( r513) sitting on top of f195, the S baulk of k15.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k15
Relays 2005-8-18sC 513 (39162 50184 - 9139 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9066 @bottom
2007-7-20sC 9139 @top



J2f185.4

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/018504.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-21!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-21sC isolated stone

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC is a large floating limestone ( r514) located in the S baulk of k15 ( f195).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k15
Relays 2005-8-18sC 514 (39209 50231 - 9085 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 9062 @bottom
2007-7-20sC 9085 @top



J2f185.5

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/018505.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-21!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-21sC isolated stone

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC is a large floating limestone ( r502, r503, r504, r505) located in the middle of the E baulk of k15 ( f195)



J2f186

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0186.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-21!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-21sC accumulation D
Best image 2010-12-30 cJC

v88

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-16sC Pedestal of stone f185.
2005-8-21sC f186 is a natural accumulation on the pedestal of the stones f185.1 and f185.2 in k15. The top surface (right below the stones) has a medium soft texture, while the pedestal in itself has a crumbly texture, soft and fine, that once dried, rubbs off. f186 abuts (and it is the same of) f168 and f195 (the S baulk of k15).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-16sC k15
Elevation 2005-8-16sC 9046 @bottom
2005-8-16sC 9115 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-16sC q509 sits in f186
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f185 (isolated stone) rests on f186
2005-8-3mH f168 (accumulation D) abuts f186
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f186 rests on f168 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH pedestal of stone
2011-11-21cJC According to sC, this feature is the same as f195, but the top elevation is perhaps higher, therefore this feature may include material from a later phase as well.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-16sC light brown
Hardness 2005-8-16sC soft
Texture 2005-8-16sC fine texture and crumbly.
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-16sC P817



J2f187

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0187.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-16!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-16vVE accumulation D
Best image
Best Image 2010-12-30cjc
L_W18d0904 J2w104 T311 pC.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC accumulation in k23 under the topsoil f184. The soil is compact and crumble and contains grass and roots; when dry it rubs off and present a dusty texture.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM color and hardness were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-16vVE k23
Elevation 2005-8-16vVE 9211 @bottom
2005-8-16vVE 9279 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f184 (topsoil) covers f187
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-16vVE q503 sits in f187
2005-8-16sC q508 sits in f187
2005-8-18vVE q522 sits in f187
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f187 covers f201 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below topsoil
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Accumulation under the topsoil of k23.
2011-5-16cJC Layer below topsoil. It is very thick, however, and may include some material from the stratum below.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Texture 2010-8-8yM dusty and crumbly
Drawing of view

w35

w39

w104

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-16vVE P821



J2f188

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0188.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-17!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-17sC accumulation
2009-2-20pC brickfall
Summary 2009-2-20pC brickfall related to a large collapse of a large structure to the east and found also in J6. It expands from east to West for 20 meters.
Best image 2007-7-13 pC

v91a

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-20vVE The brick debris of f188 is changing a little bit in colour. It consists more of grey clay than of red clay.
2005-8-21sC f188 has been assigned to the south-eastern area of k4 (250 cm E and 200 cm N from r509 and 200 cm N from m4084 and 600 cm E from m4084) and to the north baulk of k5 (g v91, g v91a). Here the soil is characterized by a coarse crumby structure and by the presence of broken bricks that give to the area a brown-reddish coloration. The feature is actually characterized by different shades of brown (i.e. yellowish brown, graysh brown). While excavating f188, the soil disintegrated into particles of different dimensions (aprox. Between 6-7cm and 2-3cm) and the consistence is generally medium-soft. f188 abuts f189, located on the south-western area of k4 (200 cm W and 200 cm N from r509): the upper boundary between them is sharp.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2005-8-20mH feature f188 located in the easter part of k4 is brick melt, whereas f189 in the west is brick crumble. Right on top of the stone feature f144 we have one line of brick extending from east to west, sloping down and east after the stones end and continuing east. This, I suspect, is then brick fall. The direction of the brick deposits seems to indicate a collapse from east to west. Perhaps this brick fall is related to the bricks seen next to f129 (door jamb) in the eastern section of k100.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-17sC k4
Relays 2005-8-17sC 509 (38985 50614 - 8948 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-17sC 510 (39049 50911 - 8952 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-17sC 8902 @bottom
2005-8-17sC 8955 @top
D99.NVolmtrc 2005-8-17sC East of r509.

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f181 (lense D) covers f188
2010-8-8yM f318 (lense D) overlays f188
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-17sC q512 sits in f188
2005-8-18vVE q527 sits in f188
2005-8-20vVE q537 sits in f188
2005-8-20vVE q540 sits in f188
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f189 (accumulation) abuts f188
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f188 covers f207 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f188 covers f216 (layer)
2005-8-3mH f188 overlays f144 (wall)
2005-8-3mH f188 abuts f189 (accumulation)
2008-3-12pC f188 abuts f230 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC large brickfall same as in J6
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Gradual bricky build-up on the south side of f144.
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf, covers f144 so part of later brickfall phase
2011-11-21cJC Upper level of brickfall

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-21sC dark graysh brown
2005-8-21sC strong brown
2005-8-21sC yellowish brown
Hardness 2005-8-17sC medium
Photo of view




Photo of view

Drawing of view

w32

w33

w200

w202
Drawing of view

w36
Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0011

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM p0011
Storage 2005-8-17sC P822
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P814



J2f189

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0189.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2005-8-16sC f181
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-17!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-17sC accumulation
2009-2-20pC brickfall
Summary 2008-3-6pC this feature corresponds to an accumulation characterized by crumbed bricks: Brick crumble is material in which melting is not yet complete and brick crumples are visible. it belongs to a brickfall of a structure located to the East and fond also in J6
Best image 2008-3-6 mH

v91

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-20vVE The brick crumble of f189 continues with the same colour and composition.
2005-8-21sC f189 has been assigned to the south-western area of k4 (200 cm W and 200 cm N to r5090) and to the north baulk of k5 (g v91, g v91a). The feature is characterized by a hard surface and it has a crumble structure, probably due to the presence of little pebbles (characterized by different dimensions, generally about 0,2cm and 1,0cm in diameter); when dry it rubs off as loose fine powder and blow away easily. f189 is white and gray in color. f189 abuts f188 (on the eastern area of r509, at almost the same elevation): the upper boundary between them is sharp. f189 is the same of f181.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Strategy 2005-8-20vVE Each pick run was given a separate q-lot: q534 and q541.
Argument 2007-7-18mH At the corner formed by the former east baulk and north baulk of k5 was found brown soil and pieces of brick. This area was defined as f188, whereas the gray and crumbly soil to its east was labeled as f189. First was excavated within f188 in order to examine whether the feature continues and perhaps reveals a structure in situ. After the first pick run it became evident that so such structure exits. Then was excavated f189, which partly covers f144.
Procedure 2005-8-16sC but we changed the feature because we went down
Problems in recording 2005-9-7mH Perhaps the correct marker for the bottom elevation is m4084 rather than m4085.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-17sC k4
Elevation 2005-8-17sC 8909 @bottom
2005-8-17sC 8946 @top
D99.NVolmtrc 2005-8-17sC West of r509.

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f181 (lense D) covers f189
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-18sC i11 (unknown) sits in f189
2005-8-17sC q513 sits in f189
2005-8-18vVE q521 sits in f189
2005-8-18vVE q531 sits in f189
2005-8-20vVE q534 sits in f189
2005-8-20vVE q541 sits in f189
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f188 (accumulation) abuts f189
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f189 overlays f144 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f189 overlays f208 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f189 abuts f188 (accumulation)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC large brickfall same as in J6
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Gradual bricky build-up on the south side of f144.
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf, covers f144 so part of later brickfall phase
2011-11-21cJC Upper level of brickfall
I99.NTime 2008-3-6mH brick melt f188, is a deposit where the soil matrix does consist of bricky material. This is the last stage of brick decomposition. Brick crumble f189 is material in which melting is not yet complete and brick crumples are visible. The first stage in the sequence is brick fall where individual pieces of bricks can be discerned, which in this case is located on top of the stone wall f144: one line of brick extending from east to west, sloping down and east after the stones end and continuing east. The direction of the brick deposits seems to indicate a collapse from east to west. Perhaps this brick fall is related to the bricks seen next to f129 (door jamb) in the eastern section of k100

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-21sC light gray
2005-8-21sC white
Texture 2005-8-17sC crumbly
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w33
Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0011

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-17sC P822



J2f190

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0190.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-17!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-17sC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC f190 is a natural accumulation in the E baulk of k14. It is characterized by the presence of very hard surfaces alternated to layers characterized by a crumb and sandy loam texture (what remain of water deposit). Once picked, f190 assume a blocky and platy structure, depending on which is the surface excavated. The layers characterized by a crumb texture disintegrated into a incoherent structure, while the water deposits (characterized by a sandy loam texture) assumed a platy structure which are very hard in consistence and are characterized by the presence of little pebbles (of thiny dimensions, i.e. 0,1cm to 0,3cm). It is grayish in color. f190 is the same of f162, and being the E baulk of k14 abuts f162.;

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-17sC k14
Elevation 2005-8-17sC 8950 @bottom
2005-8-17sC 9055 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-17sC q515 sits in f190
2005-8-17sC q516 sits in f190
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f191 (isolated stone) rests on f190
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f190 abuts f162 (lense D)
2005-8-3mH f190 abuts f191 (isolated stone)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH = f156, f159, f161, and f162
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH E baulk
2011-5-16cJC same as other brickfall elevations according to mH
2011-11-21cJC Due to the thickness of this feature it likely includes multiple strata. The topmost elevations of this feature are in the range of the last Mittani use of the area although the lower elevations probably include portions of the post-brickfall use.

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-17sC gray (dry), greyish brown (wet)
2005-8-21sC light gray
Hardness 2005-8-17sC medium
Texture 2005-8-17sC crumbly

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-17sC P817



J2f191

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0191.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-17!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-17sC isolated stone

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC f191 has been assigned to one large floating stone on the E baulk of k15

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-17sC k14
Relays 2005-8-17vVE 511 (39247 50420 - 9003 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-17vVE 512 (39219 50446 - 9000 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-17sC 9000 @bottom
2005-8-17sC 9013 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f190 (accumulation D) abuts f191
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f191 rests on f190 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH equal in elevation to f156
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Floating stone on the E baulk
2011-5-16cJC Sits inside f190
2011-11-21cJC Floating stone sitting in upper portion of f190

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-17sC white

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-17sC P817



J2f192

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0192.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-17!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-17aL accumulation D
Best image 2010-12-30 cJC

v89

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-17aL Pedestal under f170.7; it includes two different previous features f173 and f179 and presents the same characteristic.
2005-8-17aL See f173 and f179.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM the descriptive attributes of this feature such as color, hardness and texture were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-17aL k100
Elevation 2005-8-17aL 8688 @bottom
2005-8-17aL 8712 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-17aL q517 sits in f192
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f170 (isolated stone) rests on f192

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s10J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9pJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH = f173 and f179
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pedestal of a collapsed stone.
2011-5-16cJC Although this layer is at a low elevation it includes backfill and so has been assigned to modern stratum.
2011-11-21cJC Includes backfill material
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-17aL P817



J2f193

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0193.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-17!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-17sC accumulation D
Best image 2010-12-30 cJC

v115

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-17sC Same as f168.
2005-8-21sC accumulation in k15 that cover the whole area. The feature is characterized by a very soft, fine and loose texture, by a dusty consistence. In general the feature is characterized by a loose fine powder that rubs off and the soil matrix is rich in thiny stones. It is gray in color. It is the same of f168 (above it).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-17sC k15
Elevation 2005-8-17sC 9003 @bottom
2005-8-17sC 9023 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f168 (accumulation D) covers f193
2008-3-12pC f259 (isolated stone) sits in f193
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-17sC q514 sits in f193
2005-8-17sC q518 sits in f193
2005-8-20aL q538 sits in f193
2005-8-20vVE q544 sits in f193
2005-8-28aA q649 sits in f193
2005-8-28aA q651 sits in f193
2005-8-28aA q659 sits in f193
2005-8-28aA q660 sits in f193
2005-8-29aA q674 sits in f193
2005-8-31aL q676 sits in f193
2005-8-31aA q682 sits in f193
2005-8-31sC q700 sits in f193
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f195 (accumulation B) abuts f193
2005-8-3mH f206 (accumulation D) abuts f193
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f193 covers f273 (lense D)
2005-8-3mH f193 abuts f195 (accumulation B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Lower than f158 in k5 in elevation. I determined that f158 belonged to stratum 12b because of its nature. The dusty and soft consistency of f193 in turn implies stratum 12a.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Soft and dusty consistency
2011-11-21cJC This feature likely contains several strata of material. In v117 it appears to contain the brickfall in the southern-most part of k15, while the top elevaitons indicate it is probably beginning around the level of the later Mittani use areas (s155 s155mos) or possibly as high as the last Mittani use (s150 s150mos). Due to the uncertainty I have assigned it to the latest possible strata.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-21sC light gray
Photo of view


Drawing of view

w27

w200

w203

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM light gray
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P831



J2f194

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0194.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-17!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-17aL accumulation D
Summary 2007-7-14pC accumulation in k100 yellowish red in colour with gypsum and pebbles of various dimensions and abuts f130. The last feature excavated by the german team in front of the staircase was at elevation of 87.16 and was dated to the Akkad period.
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v90

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-17aL This feature is characterized by a yellowish red colour, by inclusion of gypsum and pebbles of various dimension and by various sherds. It starts from the last step found by german excavation ( f130) and arrives at 230 cms South of this step. Red colour covers totally the area which comprends first 100 cms from the step and is more confused (sometimes presents circulare shape) near m4055 and after this. co# 7.5 YR 5/8

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2005-8-17aL we have taken a sample of gypsum - q519.1

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-17aL k100
Elevation 2005-8-17aL 8698 @bottom
2005-8-17aL 8721 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f179 (accumulation D) overlays f194
2008-3-12pC f196 (accumulation D) overlays f194
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-17aL q519 sits in f194
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f194 overlays f205 (pavement C)
2008-3-12pC f194 overlays f209 (accumulation A)
2008-3-12pC f194 abuts f130 (steps)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s665J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC The german excavation arrived at this elevation (87.16) dating it to the akkad period. In J6, east of k100, was excavated a floor surface at this level dated to end of Akkad. Therfore f194 is dated to the Third millennium, here h35- h35MZA
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Erosion and collapse
2011-5-16cJC Not clear if this feature is Akkadian or EDIII. According to the stratigraphy it should be in between EDIII floors but it is listed as Akkadian in preliminary analysis, plus it matches the records of the German excavation.
2011-11-21cJC This feature is one of the topmost features excavated in k100. The trench was already very deep from previous excavations, once the backfill was removed this feature was one of the first exposed. Based on the stratigraphy, it is just above the pebble pavements associated with the early EDIII but it may be contaminated. The floors in k110 to the east are also EDIII, which indicates that this feature should also belong to the EDIII. I have assigned it to this strata based on the connections to the underlying features but further excavations in k110 could help illuminate the dating of this level.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-17aL ~pebble, gypsum
Color definition 2005-8-17aL yellowish red
2005-8-17aL red
Hardness 2005-8-17aL hard
Photo of view




Photo of view



Disposition
Storage 2005-8-17aL P818



J2f195

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0195.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-19!! build-up
2005-8-21!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-19sC accumulation B
2005-8-21sC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC f195 is a natural accumulation in the S baulk of k15. It is characterized by a hard and compact texture with a fine, dusty and crumbling consistence; it is graysh in colour. It abuts f168 and it is the same of f168.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-19sC k15
Elevation 2005-8-19sC 9007 @bottom
2005-8-19sC 9125 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-18sC q523 sits in f195
2005-8-18sC q532 sits in f195
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f193 (accumulation D) abuts f195
2005-8-3mH f206 (accumulation D) abuts f195
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f195 abuts f193 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f195 abuts f206 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH N baulk of k5
2011-11-21cJC The elevation and relation to features such as f206, indicate it is at the level with the use towards the end of the Mittani. This feature is a natural accumulation, indicating the open air nature of the area.

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-19sC light gray
Texture 2005-8-19sC crumbly and very fine texture.

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-19sC P819



J2f196

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0196.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-19!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-19aL accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v90

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-18aL f196 a brownish feature in k100. It is medium soft in consistence, clayish in texture and contains various inclusions of gypsum and pebbles of various dimensions; it contains also some sherds. f196 seems partially overlaying f194

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-19aL k100
Elevation 2005-8-19aL 8666 @bottom
2005-8-19aL 8682 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-18aL q525 sits in f196
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f196 overlays f194 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f196 overlays f205 (pavement C)
2008-3-12pC f196 abuts f130 (steps)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s665J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC The german excavation arrived at this elevation (87.16) dating it to the akkad period. In J6, east of k100, was excavated a floor surface at this level dated to end of Akkad. Therfore f194 is dated to the Third millennium, here h35- h35MZA
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Erosion and collapse
2011-5-16cJC Floor layers at the same elevation as the lowest step of f130. This feature is between the pebble floors dated to earley EDIII strata but before the later transitional EDIII such as the f381.
2011-11-21cJC This feature is one of the topmost features excavated in k100. The trench was already very deep from previous excavations, once the backfill was removed this feature was one of the first exposed. Based on the stratigraphy, it is just above the pebble pavements associated with the early EDIII but it may be contaminated. I have assigned it to this strata based on the connections to the underlying features but further excavations in k110 could help illuminate the dating of this level.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-19aL ~clay
Color definition 2005-8-19aL brownish
Hardness 2005-8-19aL medium soft
Photo of view




Disposition
Storage 2005-8-19aL P818



J2f197

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0197.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-8-21!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-21sC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-21sC f197 is a natural accumulation in k14 that covers almost the whole unit (it does not extend in the NE corner of k14 where another feature number have been assigned, f198). It is characterized by a brownish colour and by a fine clay and sandy texture. It is below f162 and it is similar to f162 (we could say that f197 is a transitional feature between f162 and f150 (located in k4 at almost the same elevation of f197) because, as well as f162, its matrix is charachterized by a concentration of little pebbles (which are all of the same dimensions, aproximately 0.1 - 0,2 cm in diameter), that may indicate that we are still in front of a water deposit (situation that characterized all this area in the previous features). But, the texture (very fine), the color (brownish) and the nature of the soil (sandy and clayish) differ completely from f162.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-19sC k14
Elevation 2005-8-19sC 8884 @top
2005-8-19sC 8925 @bottom
D99.NVolmtrc 2005-8-18sC m4034 300e and 150s

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f162 (lense D) covers f197
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-18sC q528 sits in f197
2005-9-12mKB q528 sits in f197
2005-8-18sC q530 sits in f197
2005-9-12mKB q530 sits in f197
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f198 (lense B) abuts f197
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f197 overlays f200 (accumulation B)
2008-3-12pC f197 abuts f127 (wall)
2005-8-3mH f197 abuts f198 (lense B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Mitanni in date.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH One of the upper-most use layers to the north and abutting f224 in k14
2011-5-16cJC Use layer
2011-11-21cJC Use layer abutting small curtain wall f224
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB feature probably is to be dated to the Mittani period

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-19sC dark brown
2005-8-21sC brownish
Texture 2005-8-19sC sandy and water deposits

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-19sC yes



J2f198

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0198.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-8-19!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-19sC lense B

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-22sC f198 is a claysh accumulation in the NE corner of k14 (above f199, which is also an ashy accumulation). It is characterized by a very fine texture (clay) and by the presence of ahsy accumulations. When wet it is a bit plastic; when dry it leaves color on the fingers.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-22sC We have differenciate it by f197 because the latter is characterized by a sandy texture, while it has the same dark brown coloration.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-19sC k14
Elevation 2005-8-19sC 8868 @bottom
2005-8-19sC 8886 @top
D99.NVolmtrc 2005-8-18sC m4031 100w and 100s

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f162 (lense D) covers f198
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-18sC q529 sits in f198
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f197 (accumulation D) abuts f198
2008-3-12pC f199 (ash) abuts f198
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f198 covers f208 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f198 overlays f200 (accumulation B)
2005-8-3mH f198 abuts f197 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Same elevation as f197, which dated to the Mitanni period by pottery sherds.
2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Contains ashy accumulations.
2011-5-16cJC Use layer
2011-11-21cJC Stratigraphic connections with f199 indicate it is part of the use layer during the brickfall.

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-8-19sC ~clay and ashy
Color definition 2005-8-19sC dark areas
Texture 2005-8-19sC very fine texture

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-19sC yes



J2f199

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0199.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2019-1-9-!! sample
2005-8-22!! build-up
Definition 2019-1-9-vVE ~ash
2005-8-22sC lense B

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-22sC f199 is thick layer of ash in the north-eastern area of k14 (below f162) and that continues in the E baulk of k14 ( f202). It abuts f198 and f202 (E baulk of k14).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2019-1-9-vVE k14
Elevation 2019-1-9-vVE 8907 @top
2019-1-9-vVE 9275 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f162 (lense D) covers f199
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f199 abuts f198 (lense B)
2008-3-12pC f199 abuts f202 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Above f197 in absolute elevation.
2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Dense ashy lense
2011-5-16cJC Ashy layer above brickfall, equal to f150
2011-11-21cJC Based on the stratigraphic connections with f198 and f202 it appears to belong to the use phase during the brickfall.

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2019-1-9-vVE ash

Disposition
Storage 2019-1-9-vVE P818



J2f200

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0200.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2019-1-9-!! build-up
Definition 2019-1-9-vVE accumulation B
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v92

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-20vVE f200 is much more ashy than the overlying layers.
2005-8-22sC f200 is a natural accumulation in the northern half of k14. It is characterized by a very fine texture (clayish) and it is soft in consistence. When wet it is a bit plastic, and when dry it leaves color on the finger. It is dark brown in color. It is the same of f171 in k13, f174 in k101 and f150 in k4.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Strategy 2005-8-20vVE Excavation of the northern half of k14 continued today with the start of a new feature: f200.
Procedure 2005-8-22sC on the P819 the elevator is located in the southern half of k14, therefore is not possible to dig in this area
Problems in recording 2008-3-6pC f200 is a feature with many other features: it is 60 cm thick and it covers wall f224 and abuts wall f188: this feature follows not the real stratigraphic sequence: at the top is an ashy accumulation same as f171, f174, f150, then is a graysh soft accumulation

Volumetric localization
Locus 2019-1-9-vVE k14
Elevation 2019-1-9-vVE 8868 @top
2019-1-9-vVE 8903 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f197 (accumulation D) overlays f200
2008-3-12pC f198 (lense B) overlays f200
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-20vVE q536 sits in f200
2005-9-12mKB q536 sits in f200
2005-8-28aA q652 sits in f200
2005-8-28aA q653 sits in f200
2005-8-28aA q661 sits in f200
2005-9-12mKB q661 sits in f200
2005-8-28aA q663 sits in f200
2005-9-12mKB q663 sits in f200
2005-8-29mH q668 sits in f200
2005-8-29sC q673 sits in f200
2005-9-12mKB q673 sits in f200
2005-8-31aL q677 sits in f200
2005-8-31aA q680 sits in f200
2005-9-12mKB q680 sits in f200
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f269 (accumulation D) rests on f200
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f200 covers f224 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f200 covers f270 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f200 abuts f127 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f200 abuts f288 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC top elevation of f200 is the same as for f150, together whith f171, f174 (use area in front of apron and wall), and is a similar feature to f150
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Mitanni in date but curiously also contains Phase h4-J h4JPA and one Phase h3-J h3J < sherd.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC This feature may include multiple strata. See pC's note.
2011-11-21cJC This feature extends through several features, including the interface between Mittani and EDIII near the revetment wall. Because it is more than 60cm deep and spans an area with sloping accumulations it is difficult to assign to a stratum. It probably includes material from s610 s610JPD, s170 s170JPD, s160 s160JPD and s158 s158JPD
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB given the clear Mittani sherds in this feature it is to be dated to the Mittani period but it is to be pointed out that in this feature there are fewer late sherds. However this feature is very unusual in that there are sherds dating to Phase h4-J h4JPA; this seldom happens in the J2 and J1 areas. In q536 there is a sherd from Phase h3-J h3J <. Suprisingly then in f200 there are sherds from most of the periods between Mittani and Phase h1-J h1J < but since they are very few it is impossible to call this a transitional feature. The excavator is very preceptive for having noticed the unique distribution of data in this feature.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Notes on typology 2008-3-6pC f200 was excavated for 60 cm without changing feature: I think it was forget to change feature number. in the next locus k101, k103 there are more features with real change in soil matrix and inclusions, together with a change in pottery: f171 and f174 are Mittani features and the underlying f182 is dated to Third millennium: I think this happens also in k14 North of walls f224 and f188 at the elevation of q680, were there are many phase 1-JPA sherds
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Drawing of view

w103

w203

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM f200 was excavated for 60 cm without changing feature: I think it was forget to change feature number. in the next locus k101, k103 there are more features with real change in soil matrix and inclusions, together with a change in pottery: f171 and f174 are Mittani features and the underlying f182 is dated to Third millennium: I think this happens also in k14 North of walls f224 and f188 at the elevation of q680, were there are many phase 1-JPA sherds
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P831



J2f201

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0201.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-22!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-22sC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-20vVE f201 was opened today although it is the same soil as the overlying f187. It is meant to emphasize that we made the excavation area slightly smaller to leave a ledge for the stepped section. It soon was closed because the soil changed.
2005-8-22sC f201 is a natural accumulation in the eastern half of k23. It is characterized by a hard and compact surface with a fine texture; the consistence is crumble and when dry it is a bit dusty. It is grayish in colour.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2019-1-9-vVE k23
Elevation 2019-1-9-vVE 9174 @bottom
2019-1-9-vVE 9204 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f187 (accumulation D) covers f201
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-20vVE q533 sits in f201
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f201 covers f203 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Accumulation just under the top layers

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-8yM gray
Hardness 2010-8-8yM hard
Texture 2010-8-8yM crumbly and dusty
Drawing of view

w35

w39

w104

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM crumbly and dusty
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P820



J2f202

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0202.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2019-1-9-!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2019-1-9-mH accumulation D
2009-2-20pC brickfall

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-20vVE f202 is ascribed to the entire E baulk of k14.
2005-8-22sC is a natural accumulation in the E baulk of k14. It is characterized by a hard surface with a crumble, sandy and fine texture. The feature overlay some stones, belonging to f127.
2005-8-23sC today (P823) we finished to remove the E baulk of k14; f202 (200m N and 100m E from m4097) is a bricky debris and it is the same of f208 (above it), f217 (on the eastern area of k4) and of f189 (above f217). Wet has a brown-reddish coloration, while dry it assume a grayish coloration.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Strategy 2005-8-20vVE because the southern half of k14 has not been excavated to the same level yet, f202 was today only excavated in its northern half ( q539). Here we found the continuation of wall f127.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2019-1-9-mH k14
Elevation 2019-1-9-mH 8916 @bottom
2019-1-9-mH 8941 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-20vVE i12 (pin) sits in f202
2005-8-20mH q539 sits in f202
2005-8-23sC q573 sits in f202
2005-8-24sC q576 sits in f202
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f199 (ash) abuts f202
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f202 covers f204 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f202 overlays f127 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH roughly equal in elevation to f162 and f204. Thus consists of the two.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH E baulk
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC Elevations indicate it is in the upper levels of brickfall, likely after the use area had been covered.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-22sC light gray
2005-8-23sC light gray
Color number 2005-8-23sC 7.5 YR 7/1
Drawing of view

w31

Disposition
Storage 2019-1-9-mH P821



J2f203

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0203.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2019-1-9-!! build-up
2005-8-22!! build-up
Definition 2019-1-9-vVE lense D
2005-8-22sC accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v106

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-20vVE f203 underlies f201 and consists of a medium soft light red clay. This seems to be a layer of molten brick debris. Some larger pieces of brick are also visible, but no traces of a complete wall.
2005-8-22sC f203 is a natural accumulation in the eastern half of k23. As f201 (above it) f203 is hard and compact in consistence, and it has a fine texture, but, differs from f201 in color (and for this reason we assigned another feature number to accumulation): f203 in fact has a reddish coloration due to the presence of brick debris.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Problems in recording 2007-7-19fAB elevation marker unclear in input file.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2019-1-9-vVE k23
Elevation 2019-1-9-vVE 9041 @bottom
2019-1-9-vVE 9174 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f201 (accumulation D) covers f203
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-20vVE q542 sits in f203
2005-8-22vVE q550 sits in f203
2005-8-23sC q563 sits in f203
2005-8-24sC q577 sits in f203
2005-8-25aL q593 sits in f203
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f203 covers f241 (accumulation A)
2008-3-12pC f203 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Hard and compact, but contains bricky material.
2011-5-16cJC Based on elevation
2011-11-21cJC Thick feature, approximately 60cm, which covers the top of the revetment wall, indicating it is part of the last use of the area, before the wall was covered and the area no longer important for access.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-8yM reddish
Hardness 2010-8-8yM hard
Texture 2010-8-8yM crumbly and dusty
Photo of view

Drawing of view

w35

w104

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM crumbly and dusty
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P825



J2f204

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0204.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-22!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-22sC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-22sC f204 is the first top 10 cm of a natural accumulation in the southern half of k14 that it has been contaminated by the presence the elevator. It is the same of f200. Therefore it is characterized by a very fine texture (clayish) and it is soft in consistence. When wet it is a bit plastic, and when dry it leaves color on the fingers. It is dark brown in color.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-20vVE Although the soil was covered with plastic before the elevator was installed, it is still possible that the underlying deposit is contaminated with material from the dirt that was removed with the elevator. f204 is the top 10cm of the southern half of k14. Today only the eastern half of f204 was excavated ( q544).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2019-1-9-vVE k14
Elevation 2019-1-9-vVE 8903 @bottom
2019-1-9-vVE 8918 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f202 (accumulation D) covers f204
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-20vVE q543 sits in f204
2005-8-20sC q546 sits in f204
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f204 covers f210 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f204 covers f211 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Gradual buildup, top of the screen wall f224 still visible, bricky material.
2011-11-21cJC Elevation equivalent to brickfall features.

Descriptive
Color definition 2010-8-8yM dark brown
Hardness 2010-8-8yM soft
Texture 2010-8-8yM clayish

Disposition
Storage 2019-1-9-vVE P822



J2f205

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0205.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv3
Category 2019-1-9-!! surface
Definition 2019-1-9-mH pavement C
Summary 2008-3-6pC first pebble floor in k100 in front of the staircase f130
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v95

Description/Count
Description 2010-12-30cJC Pebble floor composed of small pebbles set in a soil matrix. The floor is confined to the SW corner of the k100.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2019-1-9-mH k100
Relays 2005-8-20aL 515 (38704 51235 - 8686 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-20aL 516 (38727 51194 - 8685 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-20aL 517 (38684 51120 - 8674 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-20aL 518 (38650 51191 - 8675 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-20aL 519 (38657 51227 - 8676 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24aL 714 (38603 51203 - 3962 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24aL 715 (38582 51057 - 3967 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24aL 716 (38546 51045 - 3962 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24aL 717 (38532 51189 - 3960 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2019-1-9-mH 8686 @top
2010-12-30cJC 8681 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f194 (accumulation D) overlays f205
2008-3-12pC f196 (accumulation D) overlays f205
2008-3-12pC f223 (accumulation D) overlays f205
2009-8-30cJC f382 (cut) cuts f205
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-24aL q584 sits in f205
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f205 overlays f209 (accumulation A)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s665J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Abuts steps f130 below plaster floor f326.
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Date unknown.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH The top-most (no. 7) pebble floor.
2011-11-21cJC Uppermost pebble pavement in k100, but borders area contaminated by backfilling due to earlier excavations. Likely belongs to the Early EDIII but may be contaminated.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB feature contained only one small rim sherd, date unknown

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2019-1-9-mH ~pebble, gypsum
Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view





Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM ~pebble, gypsum
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P824



J2f206

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0206.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-22!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-22sC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-22sC f206 is a natural accumulation in the E baulk of k15. It is characterized by the presence of very hard surfaces (hard to remove) characterized by a crumb and very fine texture. The presence of little pebbles (small in dimensions, generally about 0,1 cm to 0,3 cm in diameter) may suggest that also this accumulation is what remain of water deposit. Once removed it presents a platy structure, and once dry, it is dusty. It is grayish in colour. f206 is the same of f193, and being the E baulk of k15 abuts f193 (ad in k15 at this elevation) and f195 (the S baulk of k15).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2005-8-22sC due to the presence of the German trench excavated in the north-eastern area of k15, there is the possibility that a contamination could have occurred in the pottery (the German thench run aproximately in the first meter south from m4084).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-22sC k15
Elevation 2005-8-22sC 9006 @bottom
2005-8-22sC 9099 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-20sC q545 sits in f206
2005-8-22sC q556 sits in f206
2005-8-23sC q562 sits in f206
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f195 (accumulation B) abuts f206
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f206 abuts f193 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f206 abuts f195 (accumulation B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC same as f193, f195
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH E baulk
2011-5-16cJC This feature is almost 1m thick, it probably includes material from both s155 s155J2A and s150 s150J2A.
2011-11-21cJC This feature is includes almost 1 meter of accumulation. Because it is a baulk, it is unclear if it includes more than one feature. Elevation suggests that the top level is above the stone, f154, which indicates the upper portion would be part of the final use of the area in the Mittani period.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-22sC light gray
2005-8-22sC light brown
Color number 2005-8-22sC 7.5 YR 7/1
Hardness 2005-8-22sC very compact
Texture 2005-8-22sC fine texture with small pebbles.
Drawing of view

w30

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-22sC P822



J2f207

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0207.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-22!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-22vVE accumulation D
2009-2-20pC brickfall
Best image
Best Image 2010-12-30cjc
L_W18d0909 J2w200 T313 pC.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-22sC f207 has been assigned to the south-eastern area of k4 (250 cm E and 200 cm N from r509 or 200 cm N m4084 and 600 cm E m4084) and to the north baulk of k5. The soil is characterized by a crumby structure due to the presence of bricks debris that give to the area a brown-reddish coloration. It abuts f208 and the upper boundary between them is sharp.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-22sC f207 is the same of f188 (above it) but has been differenciate artificially from it in order to keep track of the pottery ( f188 has been excavated for for aproximately 50 cm)

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-22vVE k4
Elevation 2005-8-22vVE 8894 @bottom
2005-8-22vVE 8899 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f188 (accumulation) covers f207
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-21vVE q547 sits in f207
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f207 covers f218 (accumulation D)
2005-8-3mH f207 abuts f208 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC under f189, wich is the same brickfall
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Gradual build-up of bricky material south of f232.
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf, upper layers
2011-11-21cJC Brickfall at elevation above the curtain walls.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-22vVE ~clay, brick debris
Color definition 2005-8-22vVE gray with red spots
Hardness 2005-8-22vVE medium hard
Photo of view



Drawing of view

w200

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-22vVE P822



J2f208

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0208.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-22!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-22vVE accumulation D
2009-2-20pC brickfall
Best image
Best Image 2010-12-30cjc
L_W18d0909 J2w200 T313 pC.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-22sC f208 has been assigned to the south-western area of k4 (200 cm W and 200 cm N to r509) and to the north baulk of k5 and it is the same of f189. The soil is characterized by a compact structure due to the presence of bricks rubble, and it is fine in texture: it has a brown-reddish coloration. It abuts f207 and the upper boundary between them is sharp; it is the same of f211.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-22sC f208 is the same of f189 (above it) but has been differenciate artificially from it in order to keep track of the pottery ( f189 has been excavated for for aproximately 50 cm)

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-22vVE k4
Elevation 2005-8-22vVE 8887 @bottom
2005-8-22vVE 8907 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f198 (lense B) covers f208
2008-3-12pC f189 (accumulation) overlays f208
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-21vVE q548 sits in f208
2005-8-22vVE q558 sits in f208
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f207 (accumulation D) abuts f208
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f208 covers f217 (brickfall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC under f188, wich is the same brickfall
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Gradual build-up of bricky material south of f232.
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf, upper layers
2011-11-21cJC Brickfall after the small curatin wall f232

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-22vVE ~clay, brick debris
Color definition 2005-8-22vVE brown
Hardness 2005-8-22vVE soft
Drawing of view

w200

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-22vVE P822



J2f209

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0209.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv3
Category 2005-8-22!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-22aL accumulation A
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v97

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-22aL this feature is located immediately below f194 in k100 (red layer- probably the bottom of German Trench); it is medium hard in consistence and is sandy but not fine in texture. In some parts of it we noted spot of soil reddish in colour.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-22aL k100
Relays 2005-8-21aL 521 (38981 51299 - 3993 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-21aL 522 (39011 51206 - 3994 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-21aL 523 (38801 51167 - 3967 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-21aL 524 (38786 51258 - 3970 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-22aL 8702 @top
2010-12-30cJC 8676 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f194 (accumulation D) overlays f209
2008-3-12pC f205 (pavement C) overlays f209
2008-3-12pC f223 (accumulation D) overlays f209
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-22aL q549 sits in f209
2005-8-22aL q554 sits in f209
2005-8-22aL q560 sits in f209
2005-8-24aL q587 sits in f209
2005-8-25aL q592 sits in f209
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f209 overlays f213 (floor C)
2008-3-12pC f209 overlays f214 (floor C)
2008-3-12pC f209 abuts f130 (steps)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s665J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC pottery dated to phase h1-J h1JPA
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH The top-most securely dated feature in k100
2009-9-18mKB q560- p1 flaring rim jar with division on exterior of the rim (straight rims with a division in the center are characteristic of short neck jars dating the Phase 3s); q587- p2 flaring rim jar with squared rim; q587- p4 deep bowl with square rim; q592- p1 wide flaring rim bowl with thick carbon core much chaff and light brown surface (the usual wide flaring rim bowls are of a very smooth yellow-buff surface); q549- p70 thick Metallic ware body sherd; q549- p1 pointed rim conical cup dark orange-red on the lower portion of the body and red-buff near the rim; q592- p2 flat base of a cup or bowl with rounded lower body, some wheel marks; q554- p5 small cup with beaded rim
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Early EDIII pavement, mKB identified it as the topmost securely dated feature in k100.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB Phase h1-J h1JPA jars, bowl, bottle, conical cup and other cup
2009-9-18mKB Phase 3s

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-22aL brownish yellow (wet), very pale brown (dry)
2005-8-22aL reddish
Color number 2005-8-22aL 10 YR 7/4 (wet), 10 YR 8/4 (dry)
Hardness 2005-8-22aL medium hard
Photo of view



Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM medium hard
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P825



J2f210

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0210.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-22!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-22vVE accumulation D
2009-2-20pC brickfall
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v100
2011-1-5 cJC

v133

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-22sC f210 has been assigned to the NW-SW area of k14 (350 cm E and 200 cm S from r525). It is characterized by a very fine texture (clay and sand) and by the presence of bricky debris. When wet it is a bit plastic; when dry it leaves color on the fingers. It is brown in colour. It abuts f211 and the upper boundary between them is sharp.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-22vVE k14
Relays 2005-8-22vVE 525 (39164 50898 - 4045 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-22vVE 8903 @top
2005-8-22vVE 8971 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f204 (accumulation D) covers f210
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-22vVE q551 sits in f210
2005-8-22mH q553 sits in f210
2005-8-22sC q557 sits in f210
2005-8-22vVE q559 sits in f210
2005-8-23mH q561 sits in f210
2005-8-31sC q694 sits in f210
2005-8-31sC q695 sits in f210
2005-8-31sC q696 sits in f210
2005-8-31sC q699 sits in f210
2005-9-1mH q703 sits in f210
2005-9-1sC q710 sits in f210
2005-9-1sC q713 sits in f210
2005-9-1sC q717 sits in f210
2005-9-1sC q718 sits in f210
2005-9-1sC q722 sits in f210
2005-9-1sC q725 sits in f210
2005-9-5sC q778 sits in f210
2005-9-5sC q781 sits in f210
2005-9-5mH q788 sits in f210
2005-9-5sC q791 sits in f210
2005-9-5sC q794 sits in f210
2005-9-6mH q804 sits in f210
2005-9-6sC q807 sits in f210
2005-9-6sC q813 sits in f210
Type of contact: Earliest events 2005-8-3mH f210 covers f211 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f210 overlays f325 (accumulation B)
2008-3-12pC f210 abuts f137 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f210 abuts f211 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f210 abuts f224 (wall)
2008-3-11pC f210 abuts f257 (stone)
2008-3-12pC f210 abuts f288 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation as f150 and f200
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Gradual build-up of bricky material south of f224.
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC Thick accumulation, may cover all three phases of brickfall. I have assigned it to the last brickfall phase.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-22vVE ~clay, sand
Color definition 2005-8-22vVE light brown
Photo of view




Photo of view

Drawing of view

w103

w200

w203

w34

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM light brown
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P906



J2f211

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0211.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-22!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-22vVE accumulation D
2009-2-20pC brickfall

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-22sC f211 has been assigned to the NE-SE area of k14 (120E and 200N from m4097). It is characterized by a very fine texture (clay) and by the presence of bricky rubble, like f208: therefore it is the same of f208. It has a soft consistence and it is brown in colour. It abuts f210 and the upper boundary between them is sharp.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-22vVE k14
Elevation 2005-8-22vVE 8912 @top
2005-8-22vVE 8968 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f204 (accumulation D) covers f211
2005-8-3mH f210 (accumulation D) covers f211
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-22vVE q552 sits in f211
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f210 (accumulation D) abuts f211
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f211 abuts f224 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC is the same brickfall as f208
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Gradual build-up of bricky material south of f224.
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC Sloping brickfall

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-22vVE ~Clay (brick debris)
Color definition 2005-8-22vVE brown
Hardness 2005-8-22vVE soft
Drawing of view

w200

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM soft
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P822



J2f212

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0212.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-23aL hole
Best image 2010-12-30 cJC

v96c

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-23aL hole present on one of the steps of the stone staircase ( f130) (third step from the bottom of german trench).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-23aL We took a sample of the soil inside it.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-22aL k100
Elevation 2005-8-22aL 8777 @bottom
2005-8-22aL 8788 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-22aL q555 sits in f212
Type of contact: Earliest events 2010-8-8yM f212 cuts f130 (steps)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC the hole was made in phase h23- h23MZA, being the staircase at this level covered by accumulations dated to phase h23- h23
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH This is a hole on one of the steps. Located on the step on which the doorjam of f129 rests.
2011-5-16cJC Part of the construction of f130
2011-11-21cJC Hole cut into stone of staircase, probably is contemperaneous with placement of the stone.
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Disposition
Storage 2005-8-22aL P822



J2f213

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0213.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv3
Category 2005-8-22!! surface
Definition 2005-8-22aL floor C
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v112

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-22aL Probably walking floor located in k100. It is chunky in texture and includes very small pebbles and gypsum. It is medium soft in hardness.
2005-8-24aL some black spots are present on the whole surface of f213, it is pure clay and it is mixed with gypsum and little pebbles.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-22aL k100
Elevation 2005-8-22aL 8689 @top
2005-8-22aL 8698 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f209 (accumulation A) overlays f213
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-25mH i15 (bead) sits in f213
2005-8-25aL i18 (nail) sits in f213
2005-8-27aL q625 sits in f213
2005-8-28aL q635 sits in f213
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f214 (floor C) abuts f213
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f213 overlays f215 (pavement C)
2008-3-12pC f213 abuts f130 (steps)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s665J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Located below f209, which dated to Phase 1-JPA with pottery sherds.
2008-3-5pC assignment based on pottery
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB 3 shape sherds; 2 small flat bases, 1 small jar
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Floor level.
2009-9-18mKB date unclear from these three shape sherds but probably phase 3s
2011-11-21cJC Early EDIII pavement, stratigraphically located between 2 EDIII layers
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB unclear

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-22aL ~sand, pebbles, gypsum
Color definition 2005-8-22aL yellowish brown
2005-8-22aL brown
Color number 2005-8-22aL 10 YR 5/8
Hardness 2005-8-22aL soft
Texture 2005-8-22aL chunky
Photo of view




Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-22aL P825



J2f214

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0214.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv3
Category 2005-8-22!! surface
Definition 2005-8-22aL floor C
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v101

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-22aL Probably a walking floor in k100. It consists of small pebbles and gypsum; it is medium soft in hardness. It presents some irregular black spot on the surface close to the the steps f130. The difference between f213 and f214 is that it is less chunky than f213. The division line is almost in the middle of k100.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-8-22aL we have decided to give a different number of feature even if it is very similar to f213

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-22aL k100
Elevation 2005-8-22aL 8688 @top
2010-12-30cJC 8698@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f209 (accumulation A) overlays f214
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 1990-L---sC q602 sits in f214
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f214 overlays f215 (pavement C)
2008-3-12pC f214 abuts f130 (steps)
2008-3-12pC f214 abuts f213 (floor C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s665J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC assignment based on pottery
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB 3 shape sherds; small coarse jar, small flaring rim jar, conical cup
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Floor level.
2009-9-18mKB date unclear from these three shape sherds but probably phase 3s
2011-11-21cJC Small pebble pavement dating to the same phase as the other pebble pavements, based on ceramics and stratigraphy
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB 1 S ware conical cup rim, a jar rim. Date Phase h1-J h1JPA
2009-9-18mKB Phase 3s

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-22aL ~sand, gypsum
Color definition 2005-8-22aL yellowish brown
2005-8-22aL brown
Color number 2005-8-22aL 10 YR 5/8
Hardness 2005-8-22aL soft
Texture 2005-8-22aL chunky
Photo of view




Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM chunky
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P825



J2f215

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0215.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv3
Category 2005-8-23!! surface
Definition 2005-8-23aL pavement C
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v112
A98.NDesignation 2009-9-18mKB 215 Pebble Floor number 6, second highest of the k100 "Pebble Floors"

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-23aL feature characterized by very big pebbles which seem to form a walking surface close to a big stone; the ground between pebbles seems to be the same as upper feature ( f214) with medium soft hardness.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23aL k100
Elevation 2005-8-23aL 8670 @bottom
2005-8-23aL 8698 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f213 (floor C) overlays f215
2008-3-12pC f214 (floor C) overlays f215
2009-8-30cJC f382 (cut) cuts f215
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-28aA q648 sits in f215
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f215 covers f256 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f215 abuts f130 (steps)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s665J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC assignment based on pottery
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q648- p4 small bowl with flat base that has a slight swelling on the body wall near the base; this same base type is found in early third millennium contexts in J1 (J1 f327 q1257- p13, f347 q1293- p3, f317 q1263- p7); q648- p3 short necked globular bowl; q648- p2 flaring necked jar with squared rim; q648- p1 flating necked jar with simple rim; p1-3 all date to Phase 3s
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pebble floor no. 6
2011-11-21cJC Pebble pavement above the N5-EDIII transition. Belongs to early EDIII layers in J2.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB Phase h1-J h1JPA jar rims and one slightly convex base
2009-9-18mKB phase 3s

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-23aL ~pebbles
Color definition 2005-8-23aL yellowish brown
Color number 2005-8-23aL 10 YR 5/8
Hardness 2005-8-23aL very hard
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Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM very hard
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P828



J2f216

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0216.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-23sC layer
2009-2-20pC brickfall
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v103

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-23sC f216 has been assigned to a layer characterized by a very fine consistence, due to the presence of melted bricks that give to the area a brown-reddish coloration. It is located in in the south-eastern area of k4 ( r674, r675, r676), in the corner with f144,: it is very fine in texture; the presence of some ash areas suggests that this feature could be the same of f150 in k3, f171 in k13 and f174 in k101. The consistence is medium soft; when wet is a bit plastic, leaves colour on fingers, light brown in color; once dry, it assume a grayish coloration. f216 abuts f218 (on the west), and the boundary between them is sharp.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23mH k4
Relays 2005-8-22sC 674 (39003 50984 - 4028 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22sC 675 (38889 50951 - 4027 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-22sC 676 (39063 50851 - 4024 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-23mH 8893 @top
2010-12-30cJC 8883@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f188 (accumulation) covers f216
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-24sC q579 sits in f216
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f216 abuts f218 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Small use-area deposit abutting f232 on the south side, bonds with f207
2008-3-5pC same elevation of f218
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC probably same as f150, use area with ash
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Small use-area deposit abutting f232 on the south side, bonds with f207
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf, middle layers that build up while f144 and f232 are in use
2011-11-21cJC Brickfall layers associated with small curtain walls.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-23mH ~clay
Color definition 2005-8-23mH grayish brown
Color number 2005-8-23sC 7.5 YR 5/2
2005-8-23mH 10YR5/2
Hardness 2005-8-23mH medium
Texture 2005-8-23mH fine, ashy
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Drawing of view

w32

w202

w36

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM fine, ashy
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P824



J2f217

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0217.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2009-2-20pC brickfall
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v100
Alternative definitions 2005-8-23sC ad

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-23sC f217 has been assigned to the south-weastern area of k4 and to the north baulk of k5 (200 cm W and 200 cm S from r677). It is a bricky rubble, that give to the area a brown-reddish coloration. While excavating the soil disintegrated into particles of little dimensions (2-3cm) and the feature has medium-soft consistence. f217 abuts f218 (on the east): the boundary between them is marging, therefore is not easy to define. f217 is the same of f189 (above it), of f208 (on the eastern area of k14) and of f202 (in the eastern area of the E baulk).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2005-8-23sC It has been very difficult to define the boundary between f217 and f218: in fact, the two feature have the same texture (very fine), consistence (medium soft) and color (brown-reddish coloration); f217 is a bricky rubble while f218 is a bricky debris. Therefore, after having scraped very well the surface we tryed to find the area where the transition between the bricky rubble and the bricky debris was more evident and there we decided to take a relay, and from this relay we define the area belonging to each of the two features. We assigned f217 to the bricky rubble (on the eastern area of k4) and f218 to the bricky debris (on the weastern area of k4).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k4
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8858 @bottom
2005-8-23sC 8893 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f208 (accumulation D) covers f217
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-23sC q564 sits in f217
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f217 abuts f218 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Below f208, bonds with f218
2008-3-5pC same elevation of f218
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC feature related to brickfall
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH bricky debris
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf, middle layers that build up while f144 and f232 are in use
2011-11-21cJC Brickfall layers associated with small curtain walls.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-23sC pale brown
Color number 2005-8-23sC 10YR6/3
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Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P823



J2f218

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0218.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-23sC accumulation D
2009-2-20pC brickfall
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v100

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-23sC ad f218 has been assigned to the south-eastern area of k4 and to the north baulk of k5 (200m E and 200m S from r677). It is a bricky debris. When wet it is brown-reddish in colour while dry is gray. It the same of 188 (above it); f218 abuts f217 (on the west) and 216 (on the east).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2010-12-30cJC The elevation at the bottom was not recovered. The feature may go down deeper but this was the lowest recorded elevation for the feature based on the q-lots.
C99.NRecovery 2005-8-23sC some tannur pieces have been collected while excavating f218.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k4
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8887 @top
2010-12-30cJC 8870@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f207 (accumulation D) covers f218
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-23sC q570 sits in f218
2005-8-24sC q574 sits in f218
2005-9-6sC q809 sits in f218
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f216 (layer) abuts f218
2008-3-12pC f217 (brickfall) abuts f218
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f218 overlays f232 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f218 abuts f230 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Below f207, bonds with f216 and f217
2008-3-5pC same elevation of f218
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC feature related to brickfall
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH bricky debris
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf, middle layers that build up while f144 and f232 are in use
2011-11-21cJC Brickfall layers associated with small curtain walls.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-23sC light yellowish brown
Color number 2005-8-23sC 10YR6/4
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Photo of view




Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM 10YR6/4
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P906



J2f219

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0219.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-23sC accumulation D
Best image 2010-12-30 cJC

v135

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-23sC f219 is a natural accumulation in the N baulk of k14. The soil is medium compact with a very fine texture (clay and sandy) and ash areas; when wet it has a brown-reddish coloration, is a bit plastic and leaves colour on fingers; when dry it is grayish in color.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2007-7-20sC k14
Relays 2005-8-22sC 677 (39162 50631 - 4018 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2007-7-20sC 8837 @bottom
2007-7-20sC 8928 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2012-10-13cJC f393 (cut) cuts f219
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-23sC i13 (unknown) sits in f219
2005-8-23sC q565 sits in f219
2005-8-23sC q568 sits in f219
2005-8-23sC q569 sits in f219
2005-8-23sC q571 sits in f219
Type of contact: Earliest events 2010-8-8yM f219 overlays f307 (accumulation D)
2010-8-8yM f219 overlays f308 (accumulation D)
2010-8-8yM f219 abuts f127 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation and characteristics as f171, f174, f200
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC use area in front of wall
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH N baulk.
2011-11-21cJC This feature is a baulk, and is likely composed of numerous features. See v130, which shows the multiople layers in the section that are part of the baulk. The majority of the features probably belong to the later EDIII period when the area was filling up with sloping accumulations. It is impossible to separate the feature into individual strata so it is assigned tentatively to the later strata.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-23sC brown
Color number 2005-8-23sC 10 YR 5/5
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Photo of view




Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM 10 YR 5/5
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P823



J2f220

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0220.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-23sC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-23sC f220 is a natural accumulation in the E baulk of k5. The soil is medium soft with a crumble and dusty texture and presents a yellowish brown colour; when dry it rubs off and is grayish in colour.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k5
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 9105 @top
2009-2-20pC 9004@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f222 (isolated stone) sits in f220
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-23sC q566 sits in f220
2005-8-24sC q575 sits in f220
2005-8-25sC q597 sits in f220
1990-L---sC q603 sits in f220
1990-L---vVE q605 sits in f220
1990-L---sC q612 sits in f220

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Consists of f157, f158, and f164.
2008-3-5pC same elevation as f179 contaminated by the German Trench
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH E baulk.
2011-5-16cJC This feature includes multiple strata, toplevels are approximately at the level of s150 s150J2A.
2011-11-21cJC This feature is approximately 1 meter deep so may include multiple strata. The top elevation is at the levels associated with the later use of the area after the brickfall was covered.

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-23sC light gray
2005-8-23sC yellowish brown
2005-8-23sC light gray
Color number 2005-8-23sC 10 YR 5/3
2005-8-23sC 7.5 YR 7/1
Texture 2005-8-23sC dusty, friable

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM dusty, friable
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P826



J2f221

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0221.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-23aL accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v101

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-23aL it is the contaminated layer just above the bottom of german trench, it is very contaminated by modern objects (plastic bag, nylon), it is about 40 cm high. It presents mixed textures, hardness and colours.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23aL k100
Elevation 2005-8-23aL 8677 @bottom
2005-8-23aL 8716 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-23aL q567 sits in f221
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f221 covers f223 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC sJ2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9zJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC top of k100: soil accumulated in the last 5 years on top of german trench
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Erosion and collapse
2011-5-16cJC Layer contaminated by modern backfill.
2011-11-21cJC Contaminated by backfill

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-23aL ~mix
Color definition 2005-8-23aL gray
Hardness 2005-8-23aL mix
Texture 2005-8-23aL mix
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Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23aL P823



J2f222

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0222.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-23!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-23sC isolated stone

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-23sC f222 ( r677, r678) has been assigned to one floating limestone in the E baulk of k5.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k5
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 9084 @bottom
2005-8-23sC 9105 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f222 sits in f220 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Stone in f220
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Stone in f220
2011-5-16cJC Sits in f220
2011-11-21cJC Elevation indicates this stone is in upper levels, may or not be associated with use during this stratum

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-23sC white

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P823



J2f223

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0223.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-23aL accumulation D
Best image 2010-12-30 cJC

v97

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-23aL it is a brownish coloured feature. It is medium soft with a clay texture and contains various inclusions of gypsum and pebbles of various dimensions; it contains also some sherds. Top elevation ( m4054 25 -123): 86.79

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23aL k100
Elevation 2005-8-23aL 8672 @bottom
2005-8-23aL 8679 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f221 (accumulation D) covers f223
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-23aL q572 sits in f223
2005-8-24aL q578 sits in f223
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f223 overlays f205 (pavement C)
2008-3-12pC f223 overlays f209 (accumulation A)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s665J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Same elevation as f215, which dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA with pottery.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Belongs to same stratum as f194, just above the pebble pavements, but before the construction of the monumental access (^mnacs)

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-23aL brownish
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23aL P8124



J2f224

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0224.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-15cJC ^ctwl3
2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-8-23!! installations
Definition 2005-8-23sC wall
Summary 2008-3-6pC stone wall with East-west orientation, perpendicular to wall f127. It consists of one irregular row of large boulders.
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v115

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-23sC f224 has been assigned to the wall running E-W in k14.
2005-8-31mH This is a east-west oriented stone wall abutting f127, a north-south oriented stone wall, which in turn abuts f131 and bonds with f128. f224 is located one stone north of the (current?) end of f127. The wall is quite irregular on top and its stones sit on material that seems to be brick crumble f269. At its north end, where it bonds with f128, f127 is equal in height with the apron steps ( f131) next to it. As it progresses south it becomes slowly higher than the apron ( f131). For the most part it is level on top. Just south of m3968 the top, however, becomes irregular.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k14
Relays 2005-8-13sC 943 (39397 50349 - 8855 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 792 (39356 50335 - 8907 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 793 (39355 50312 - 8908 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 794 (39367 50284 - 8907 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 795 (39390 50234 - 8879 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 796 (39426 50348 - 8860 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 797 (39321 50190 - 8904 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 798 (39383 50315 - 8909 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 799 (39401 50293 - 8903 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 800 (39416 50247 - 8876 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 801 (39441 50172 - 8874 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 802 (39377 50180 - 8874 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1mH 803 (39401 50197 - 8875 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8853 @bottom
2005-8-23sC 8926 @top
2007-7-20sC 8863 @bottom
2007-7-20sC 8915 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f200 (accumulation B) covers f224
2008-3-12pC f210 (accumulation D) abuts f224
2008-3-12pC f211 (accumulation D) abuts f224
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f224 rests on f269 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f224 abuts f127 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Abutted by Mitanni layer f197.
2008-3-5pC f224 should have been built between the building of wall f144 and wall f232
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Raising of f288
2011-5-16cJC Wall built during the brickfall phase
2011-11-21cJC Curtain wall on top of earlier wall ( f288). It is an attempt to rebuild and maintain area after brickfall has already begun to cover area.
I99.NTime 2005-8-31mH I suspect that the stones forming f224 were taken from the top of f127. Thus f224 must be later in time than f127. f224 was not constructed to contain material dumped into the corner formed by f128 and f127 until much later than the original start of the dumping activity. The third millennium dump layers discovered in the corner of f127 and f128 slope very heavily towards the south and seem to follow a slope noticeable lower down in the wall f127. The top of f224, however, slopes from west to east whereas the material that was contained by it is approximately horizontal. Today we removed a course of stones from f224 underneath which was the crumbly material. Under this layer we have another course of stones, which is still in situ. It remains to be seen whether this part of f224 appears much earlier than the upper course.
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Photo of view




Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0028



J2f225

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0225.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-23sC isolated stone

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-23aL stone inserted in W baulk of german trench.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k100
North Coordinate 2010-8-8yM no type of contact was assigned for this feature
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8800 @bottom
2005-8-23sC 8830 @top

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Collapsed stone
2011-5-16cJC Assigned to brickfall layer based on elevation. It appears to be embedded in k100 at the level associated with brickfall.
2011-11-21cJC Elevation

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P823



J2f226

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0226.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-23sC accumulation D
2009-2-20pC brickfall
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v99

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-24sC f226 has been assigned to the accumulation between the stones of wall f144 in k4. f226 present a loose and crumble texture, very easy to remove.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k4
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8899 @bottom
2005-8-23sC 8919 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-24sC q582 sits in f226
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f144 (wall) rests on f226
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f226 overlays f232 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f226 abuts f230 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Soil between stones of f144.
2008-3-5pC between f144 and f232
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Associated with wall f144 and f232
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation inside of curtain walls associated with use during brickfall

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-23sC light gray
Color number 2005-8-23sC 10YR7/1
Hardness 2005-8-23sC very soft
Texture 2005-8-23sC loose and friable
Photo of view


Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM loose and friable
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P824



J2f227

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0227.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-24!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-24sC lense B
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v102

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-24sC f227 has assigned to a small layer of pottery sherds (lying horizontally) and pebbles in the north-east corner of k13. f227 abuts f229. The feature extents 50 cm W from r713 and 60 cm S from r713.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23aL k13
Elevation 2005-8-23aL 8839 @bottom
2005-8-23aL 8845 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-2-20pC f183 (accumulation B) overlays f227
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-24fAB q588 sits in f227
2005-8-24sC q591 sits in f227
2005-8-25sC q594 sits in f227
2005-9-5sC q775 sits in f227
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f227 abuts f127 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f227 abuts f128 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f227 abuts f229 (accumulation A)
2008-3-12pC f227 abuts f321 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Same elevation as f228 in k101, which dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA with pottery.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC EDIII based on ceramics
2011-11-21cJC Accumulations after construction of flanking wall near base of revetment wall
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Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23aL P824



J2f228

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0228.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-23sC accumulation A
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v98

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-24sC f228 has assigned to a natural accomulation in k101, which is the pottery column ( r708, r709, r710, r711). f228 is very fine in texture (clayish), soft in consistence and is light gray in colour. f228 is the same of f229 in k13 and of f182, above it ( f182 is the same of f174, in k101) and covers f234. The top 5-10 cm of this feature are contaminated by the excavation occurred in this area in the previous days.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k101
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8828 @bottom
2005-8-23sC 8846 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-24sC q581 sits in f228
2005-8-24fAB q590 sits in f228
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f228 covers f234 (floor B)
2008-3-12pC f228 abuts f128 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f228 abuts f129 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC pottery
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Phase h1-J h1JPA sherds.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Use-deposit in k101 ( k104)
2011-5-16cJC Unclear, ceramics dated to Phase 1, but higher than the sloping accumulations associated with Phase 1 near the revetment wall
2011-11-21cJC Accumulations after construction of flanking wall near base of revetment wall
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB S ware includs 3 conical cup rim sherds and 1 possible S ware jar sherd. Date Phase h1-J h1JPA

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-23sC light gray
2005-8-24sC light gray
Color number 2005-8-23sC 10YR7/2
2005-8-24sC 10 YR 7/2, 10 YR 7/1
Texture 2005-8-23sC compact
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P825



J2f229

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0229.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-2-25!! build-up
Definition 2008-2-25pC accumulation A
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v98
Alternative definitions 2005-8-24sC ad

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-24sC f229 has assigned to the accumulation extending in k13 (but does not extend to the NE corner of k13 where f227 is located (a layer of pottery sherds). The soil is very fine in texture (clayish), soft in consistence and is light gray in colour. f229 is the same of f183, above it ( f183 is the same of f171 in k13), and of f228 in k101; f229 abuts f227 and overlays f231 ( k103). The top 5-10 cm of this feature are contaminated by the excavation occurred in this area in the previous days.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k13
Relays 2005-8-24aL 708 (39822 50109 - 3816 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24aL 709 (39746 50290 - 3822 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24aL 710 (39953 50370 - 3828 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24aL 711 (40026 50192 - 3817 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24aL 712 (39667 50474 - 3825 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-24aL 713 (39873 50584 - 3830 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8848 @top
2005-8-23sC 8851 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f182 (accumulation B) covers f229
2005-8-3mH f183 (accumulation B) covers f229
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-24sC q580 sits in f229
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f227 (lense B) abuts f229
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f229 overlays f231 (floor B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Same elevation as f228 in k101, which dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA with pottery.
2008-3-5pC pottery
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Under f182, part of the sloping accumulations against revetment wall.
2011-11-21cJC Accumulations after construction of flanking wall near base of revetment wall

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-23sC light brown
2005-8-24sC light gray
Color number 2005-8-24sC 10 YR 7/2
Texture 2005-8-23sC soft
Photo of view




Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P824



J2f230

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0230.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-23sC accumulation D
2009-2-20pC brickfall
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v100

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-24sC f230 has been assigned to the accumulation under the wall f144 in k14. It is characterized by a bricky melted nature: it has a very fine texture (plastic) and it has a very compact consistence; it is light gray in colour.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2005-8-24sC A big fragment of kiln waste have been collected on the surface of this feature (q-item 583.1).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k4
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8960 @top
2010-12-30cJC 8886 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-24sC q583 sits in f230
2005-8-24sC q586 sits in f230
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-2-20pC f144 (wall) rests on f230
2008-3-12pC f188 (accumulation) abuts f230
2008-3-12pC f218 (accumulation D) abuts f230
2008-3-12pC f226 (accumulation D) abuts f230

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Material used as foundation of f144 on top of f232.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Raising of f144 in order to contain bricky debris away from the front of the apron.
2011-5-16cJC Between the two walls f144 and f232 which indicate a period of use between brickfalls.
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation between the two small curtain walls that define the use during the brickfall phase.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-23sC ~brick fragments
Color definition 2005-8-23sC light gray
Color number 2005-8-23sC 10YR7/2
Texture 2005-8-23sC soft and loose
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Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P824



J2f231

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0231.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! surface
Definition 2005-8-23fAB floor B
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v102

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-24sC f231 ( v102, v102a) is a floor surface in k103 that covers almost all the unit (excluding the NE corner of the square where a layer of pottery sherds have been found, which we defined as f227). It is characterized by a very compact surface with a very fine and soft texture, and by the presence of ash lenses and thiny stone fragments (calcar or limestone) which are spread all over the surface. It is light gray in colour. f231 slopes toward the south area of the square.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2005-8-24sC because f231 slopes toward the south area of k103, there is a difference between the top elevation took in the N and the S area of k103 of aproximately 10 cm. The ash lenses appeared at the elevation of m3953 +20 -163

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23fAB k103
Elevation 2005-8-23fAB 8839 @bottom
2005-8-23fAB 8851 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f229 (accumulation A) overlays f231
2008-3-12pC f240 (accumulation B) overlays f231
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-24fAB q589 sits in f231
2005-8-25sC q595 sits in f231
2005-8-25sC q598 sits in f231
2005-8-25sC q601 sits in f231
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f231 covers f235 (accumulation B)
2008-3-12pC f231 covers f236 (accumulation B)
2008-3-12pC f231 abuts f127 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f231 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Approximately the same elevation as f228 in k101, which dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA with pottery.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Accumulation coming against the revetment wall, based on ceramics and stratigraphy. Abuts f127.
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation after flanking wall was built, near base of revetment wall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-23fAB brown and red coloration.
2005-8-24sC light gray
Color number 2005-8-24sC 10 YR 7/2, 10 YR 7/1
Texture 2005-8-23fAB compact
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Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23fAB ash accumulations, gypsum



J2f232

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0232.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^ctwl2
Category 2005-8-23!! installations
Definition 2005-8-23sC wall
Summary 2008-3-12pC stone wall running East-West, sloping towards West, composed by 6 boulders, located under wall f144; f232 is probably a first phase of construction of the later wall f144
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v103

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f232 ( v103, v103a, r718- r742) has been assigned to the limestone wall running E-W in k4. It was covered by f230, which is the accomulation below wall f144.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k4
Relays 2005-8-25aL 718 (38993 50991 - 4094 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 719 (39011 50963 - 4048 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 720 (39050 50969 - 4057 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 721 (39049 51005 - 4059 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 722 (39034 50957 - 4049 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 723 (39028 50936 - 4050 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 724 (39058 50926 - 4050 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 725 (39064 50947 - 4052 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 726 (39051 50917 - 4043 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 727 (39061 50888 - 4045 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 728 (39088 50860 - 4052 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 729 (39078 50901 - 4048 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 730 (39078 50854 - 4034 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 731 (39092 50831 - 4034 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 732 (39127 50852 - 4034 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 733 (39108 50863 - 4034 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 734 (39098 50807 - 4033 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 735 (39116 50776 - 4033 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 736 (39146 50798 - 4030 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 737 (39115 50827 - 4033 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 738 (39130 50761 - 4026 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 739 (39143 50724 - 4019 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 740 (39178 50754 - 4024 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 741 (39063 51000 - 4093 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-25aL 742 (39032 50998 - 4093 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8885 @bottom
2005-8-23sC 8925 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f218 (accumulation D) overlays f232
2008-3-12pC f226 (accumulation D) overlays f232
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f232 rests on f260 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC this wall can be associated to ashy layer f150, while wall f232 rests on top of it ( v103)
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH This wall constructed to screen off the area in front of the steps for use and apart from the gradual build-up on the south side of it.
2011-5-16cJC Use period between brickfalls
2011-11-21cJC Curtain wall inside of brickfall layers indicating attempts at reclamation and reuse during brickfall phase.
I99.NTime 2005-8-31mH The east-most stones of f232 were directed towards northwest whereas f151, a single stone sitting on an apron step, was directed southeast. I suspect that f151 dates to the same period as f232 and that they both served to delineate a specific area in front of the apron f131.
Photo of view




Drawing of view

w202

w36
Reference to Plot 2009-3-30pC p0004
2009-3-30pC p0026



J2f233

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0233.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-23sC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f233 is a natural accumulation in the E baulk of k15. The soil is medium hard with a crumble and dusty texture; when dry it rubs off.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k15
North Coordinate 2010-8-8yM this feature was assigned to the natural accumulations in the eastern baulk of k15 and it was excavated volumetrically therefor no type of contact was assigned for it
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8877 @bottom
2005-8-23sC 9007 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-25sC q599 sits in f233
1990-L---sC q607 sits in f233
1990-L---sC q614 sits in f233
2005-8-27aL q623 sits in f233
2005-8-27sC q627 sits in f233
2005-8-27sC q632 sits in f233
2005-8-28sC q633 sits in f233
2005-8-28sC q639 sits in f233
2005-8-28aA q654 sits in f233

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH N baulk.
2011-5-16cJC Based on elevations this baulk appears to be about the same level as f210 and so has been assigned to same stratum.
2011-11-21cJC Elevation indicates it is roughly equivalent to upper levels of brickfall.

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-23sC gray
2005-8-29sC light gray
Color number 2005-8-29sC 7.5 YR 7/1
Hardness 2005-8-23sC extremely hard

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P825



J2f234

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0234.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! surface
Definition 2005-8-23sC floor B
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v104

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f234 ( v104, v104a) is a natural accumulation in k101 that covers all the unit. It is characterized by a clay loam texture (is sticky and a bit plastic, and maintains these charachteristics when dry) and by the presence of some ash lenses and little fragments of broken stones (calcar or limestone) in the NE area, where k103 abuts f127 (a wall running NS) f234 is the same of f236 in k103, and abuts f236; the upper boundary between them is irregular. it is grayish in colour.
2005-8-29sC surface under f228. f234 is very well defined in terms of consistence (very compact respect to the accomulation above) and texture (very fine). f234 cover the whole unit and that it extends also in k103 (where is defined as f231)

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2010-12-30cJC Bottom elevation recovered from q-lots. It is possible that it is a little bit lower.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k101
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8828 @top
2010-12-30cJC 8822 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f228 (accumulation A) covers f234
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-25sC q596 sits in f234
2005-8-25sC q600 sits in f234
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f234 covers f239 (accumulation B)
2008-3-12pC f234 abuts f236 (accumulation B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH One Phase h1-J h1JPA sherd and one that can be either Phase h1-J h1J <.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Floor surface in k101 ( k104)
2011-5-16cJC Accumulations after the building of the revetment wall, same as f236 that abuts f127 so must be after construction of f127.
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation after the construction of the flanking wall, near base of revetment wall.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB 1 Metallic ware jar rim, some Phase h1-J h1JPA jars

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-23sC brown
2005-8-29sC light gray
Color number 2005-8-29sC 7.5 YR 7/1
Hardness 2005-8-23sC medium
Texture 2005-8-23sC fine
Photo of view




Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P825



J2f235

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0235.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-29!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-29sC accumulation B
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v104
Alternative definitions 2008-2-25pC fb

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f235 ( v104, v104a) is a thin layer localizated in the sw corner of k103 (it extends 45 cm N to r713 and 60 cm W to r713). It is a layer consituited mainly by pebbles and pottery sherds, most of which lye in a horizontal way (although some are also in vertical deposition). The soil between the sherds has a clay loam texture (wet is sticky and a bit plastic). It is a thin layer, high 3-7 cm. f235 abuts f236 and the upper boundary between them is merging/sharp.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2005-8-29sC the horizontal disposition of the pottery sherds may suggest that f235 could be a floor surface, but some sherds present also a vertical deposition, which however could indicate it is a dump. f235 then, as the rpevious fetures, differs in elevation between the N and S area of the square; in the N area f235 is m3953 +21 -166 while on the S is m3953 +12 -166 (=88.27); the bottom elevation is m3953 +13 -166 in the N and m3953 +7 -166 (close to the S limit of the square).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k103
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8819 @bottom
2005-8-23sC 8827 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f231 (floor B) covers f235
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 1990-L---sC q604 sits in f235
1990-L---sC q608 sits in f235
1990-L---sC q609 sits in f235
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f235 abuts f236 (accumulation B)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Phase h1-J h1JPA sherds.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Accumulation after the construction of the flanking wall, near base of revetment wall.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB Phase 1 jar, bowl and conical cup sherds
Photo of view




Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P825



J2f236

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0236.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-23sC accumulation B
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v104
Alternative definitions 2005-8-29sC ad

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f236 ( v104, v104a) is an accomulation in k103 which covers the whole unit; it is characterized by a very soft and fine texture, clayish (wet is sticky and plastic) and by the presence of ash lenses spread in the central area of the square. It is covered by f231. f236 overlays and abuts f235; the upper boundary between them is merging/sharp. It is brown in colour.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2005-8-29sC f236 presents a difference of 10 cm between the top elevation in the N and the top elevation in the S area of the square. The top elevation in the N area in fact is: m3953 +30 -163, while on the S is: m3953 +20 -163. The same occur for the bottom elevation: the bottom elevation is m3953 +30 -166 in the N area, while on the S is m3953 +10 -166.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k103
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8836 @bottom
2005-8-23sC 8839 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f231 (floor B) covers f236
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 1990-L---sC q606 sits in f236
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f234 (floor B) abuts f236
2008-3-12pC f235 (accumulation B) abuts f236
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f236 covers f238 (floor B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Same as f234 ( k101), which dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Accumulation after the construction of the flanking wall, near base of revetment wall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-23sC brown
2005-8-29sC brown
Color number 2005-8-23sC 7.5YR5/4
2005-8-29sC 7.5 YR 5/4
Hardness 2005-8-23sC soft
Texture 2005-8-23sC fine
Photo of view




Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P825



J2f237

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0237.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-23aL accumulation D
Summary 2010-8-8yM This feature was assigned to the western section scraping in k100
Best image 2010-12-30 cJC

v108

Description/Count
Description 2010-8-8yM its a natural accumulation in k100

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2010-12-30cJC Because this feature is the scraping of the section it actually includes multiple features. As the materials were not collected stratigraphically the materials from this feature should be considered mixed and not representative of any one feature, phase or strata.
lack of information 2010-8-8yM Since this feature was assigned to the wall cleaning the descriptive attributes were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23aL k100
North Coordinate 2010-8-8yM no type of contact was assigned for this feature

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 1990-L---vVE q611 sits in f237
1990-L---sC q613 sits in f237

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC sJ2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9zJ2B
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Cleaning of the western wall of k100.
2011-5-16cJC Unassigned because it was a cleaning operation with no stratigraphic importance.
2011-11-21cJC Scraping of section, therefore includes mixed strata and features
Photo of view




Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM Scraping of section, therefore includes mixed strata and features
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P827



J2f238

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0238.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! surface
Definition 2005-8-23sC floor B
Best image 2008-3-12 pC

v105

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f238 ( v104, v104a) is a floor surface in k103 (below f236) that covers all the unit. It is characterized by a very soft and fine texture, clayish (wet is sticky and plastic) and by the presence of ash lenses spread in the central area of the square.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2010-12-30cJC The top elevation was originally listed as 7366 which is obviously too low, not to mention that it is lower than the ending elevation. Based on a comparison with the ending elevation of the previous feature and an examination of the q-lot entries it seems more likely that the top elevation should be 8836.
C99.NRecovery 2005-8-29sC f238 presents a difference between the top elevation in the N and the top elevation in the S area of the square. The top elevation in the N area is m3953 +30 -166, while on the S is m3953 +10 -166. The same occur for the bottom elevation: the bottom elevation is m3953 +30 -166 in the N area, while on the S is m3953 +10 -166.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k103
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 7366 @top
2005-8-23sC 8813 @bottom
2010-12-30cJC 8836@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f236 (accumulation B) covers f238
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 1990-L---sC q610 sits in f238
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f238 covers f240 (accumulation B)
2008-3-12pC f238 overlays f245 (accumulation B)
2008-3-12pC f238 overlays f246 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Below f231 in elevation. f231 dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA with pottery.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Sloping accumulation in front of revetment wall, elevation just above the sloping layers associated with the construction of the revetment wall
2011-11-21cJC This accumulation abuts f240, so likely belongs to the same stratum

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-23sC brown
2005-8-29sC dark brown
2005-8-29sC dark gray
2005-8-29sC light brownish gray
Color number 2005-8-23sC 7.5YR5/4
2005-8-29sC 10 YR 6/2
2005-8-29sC 7.5 YR 4/1
2005-8-29sC 7.5 YR 4/4
Hardness 2005-8-23sC very soft
Texture 2005-8-23sC fine
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P825



J2f239

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0239.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-23sC accumulation B
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v105
Alternative definitions 2005-8-29sC fb

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f239 is a bricky melted surface in k101. It covers almost all the unit (excluding the NW corner of the square where a thick red accomulation layer have been found, and defined as f244). It is characterized by a very compact surface with a very fine and soft texture and by ash lenses spread all over the surface. Where the feature is characterized by the presence of melted bricks it is brown in color, while, where the ash lenses are present, it is dark brown/greyish in color.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2005-8-29sC f239 is characterized by a very irregular course; in general it slopes toward the south area of k101, but it have been noticed also four different elevations in the N to the S area of k101. The top elevation (in the N area) is m3953 +12 -169, while the bottom (aproximately 1m from r709) is m3953 +5 -169. The same occur for the bottom elevation.The bottom elevation is m3953 +7 -173 in the N area, while on the S is m3953 +3 -173.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k101
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8806 @bottom
2005-8-23sC 8818 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f234 (floor B) covers f239
2008-3-12pC f244 (accumulation B) sits in f239
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-27sC q626 sits in f239
2005-8-27aA q630 sits in f239
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f246 (accumulation D) abuts f239
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f239 overlays f244 (accumulation B)
2008-3-12pC f239 overlays f248 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC under h23- h23MZA layers
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Sloping accumulation in front of revetment wall. Unclear if it is from the same stratum as the first sloping accumulations associated with the revetment wall. Mixed metallic ware and ED sherds.
2011-9-30cJC This feature was assigned to s650 s650JPC, indicating it was contemporary with the building of the revetment wall, but upon further review it is unclear if it is associated with the revetment wall ( f128) or the is after the construction of the flanking wall ( f127) which is currently dated to s630 s630JPC. The types of contact with these two walls were not recored. See v105 which does not show the type of contact clearly but may indicate that the feature was after the construction of both walls. As of 2011 the q-lots have not been analyzed.
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation after the first construction, probably goes under f127, see v105.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-29sC reddish brown
2005-8-29sC white
Color number 2005-8-29sC 5 YR 5/4
Photo of view



Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P827



J2f240

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0240.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-23sC accumulation B
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v105
Alternative definitions 2005-8-29sC fb

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f240 (g v105, g v105a) is an accumulation individuated firstly in the NE corner of k103 (it extends 160W and 140S from r713) and then, in almost the whole k103. It is characterized by very fine texture and a compact consistente and by the presence of several ash lenses. It is intruded by f250 and f251 (i.e. two animal holes). It is reddish-brown in color. In the SW corner of the square f240 is overlayed by f245; here have been noticed some laminations that give to the feature a white grayish coloration.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2005-8-29sC As noticed already while excavating other features in k103, f f239 is characterized by different elevations. The top elevation in the N area is m3953 +20 -158, while on the S is m3953 +8 -158. The bottom elevation is m3953 +14 -173 in the N area, while on the S is m3953 +0 -173.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k103
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8813 @bottom
2005-8-23sC 8834 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f238 (floor B) covers f240
2008-3-12pC f250 (rodent hole) intrudes in f240
2008-3-12pC f251 (rodent hole) intrudes in f240
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-27sC q617 sits in f240
2005-8-27sC q624 sits in f240
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f240 overlays f231 (floor B)
2008-3-12pC f240 overlays f246 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f240 overlays f247 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Below f245, which dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA with pottery
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC mKB dates sherds to Phase 1 (Ninevite 5 and ED in JPB sequence). Based on pottery and stratigraphy this layer can be placed in the EDIII period. Abuts the base of the wall, probably dates to just after the construction phase.
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation after the first construction, does not quite cover f248 and f247. see v107
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB most are Phase 1 but 1 LC3 hammer rim bowl

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-29sC grey (for the ash areas)
2005-8-29sC reddish brown
Color number 2005-8-29sC 2.5 YR 4/4
2005-8-29sC 5 YR 6/1
Photo of view



Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P827



J2f241

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0241.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-23aL accumulation A
Best image
Best Image 2010-12-30cjc
L_W18d0909 J2w200 T313 pC.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-27aL this feature is located 150 cms West and 200 cms South ( f242) from m4206 and has an absolute elevation of( m4206 135 -166) 90,41. It has a very soft surface with inclusion of pebbles, few pottery and traces of ash.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23aL k23
Elevation 2005-8-23aL 9030 @bottom
2005-8-23aL 9041 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f203 (lense D) covers f241
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-27aL q621 sits in f241
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f241 abuts f242 (floor D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Abuts wall f128, top of f128 visible.
2008-3-5pC same elevation as f125, accumulation abutting wall f128
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Same as feature 234
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation with ash, pottery and pebbles indicates it was part of the use of the area after the brickfall. Elevation indicates it is part of the latest use.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-23aL ~pebble, ash
Color definition 2005-8-23aL light gray
Color number 2005-8-23aL 10YR7/1
Hardness 2005-8-23aL soft
Drawing of view

w35

w104



J2f242

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0242.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-23!! surface
Definition 2005-8-23aL floor D
Best image
Best Image 2010-12-30cjc
L_W18d0909 J2w200 T313 pC.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-27aL it is located in the southern part of k23 it presents a very compacted surface, hard but a very fine in texture. We observed the presence of few sherds and bones. It seems containing few pieces of bricks.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23aL k23
Relays 2005-8-27aL 744 (39911 49863 - 4175 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-23aL 9030 @bottom
2005-8-23aL 9046 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-27aL q618 sits in f242
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f241 (accumulation A) abuts f242
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f242 covers f249 (floor)
2008-3-12pC f242 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Hard surface in slightly above f241
2011-5-16cJC Floor at the same elevation as the use areas associated with the stone f154.
2011-11-21cJC Use area just on top of the brickfall,

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-23aL white
Color number 2005-8-23aL 7.5YR8/1
Hardness 2005-8-23aL very hard
Texture 2005-8-23aL fine
Drawing of view

w35

w104

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM fine
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P827



J2f243

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0243.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-23aL topsoil
Best image
Best Image 2010-12-30cjc
L_W18d0901 J2w100 T313 pC.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-6pC topsoil of k24, charachterized by rooths, dark band organic material and pebbles

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM its a topsoil feature so no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23aL k24
Elevation 2005-8-23aL 9266 @top
2010-12-30cJC 9229@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-27sC i14 (coin) sits in f243
1990-L---aL q615 sits in f243
2005-8-28aL q637 sits in f243
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f243 covers f252 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s20J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC surface of tell
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Topsoil of f24.
2011-5-16cJC Topsoil
2011-11-21cJC Topsoil
Drawing of view

w37

w38

w100

w105
Drawing of view

w205

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM Topsoil
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P828



J2f244

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0244.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-29!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-29sC accumulation B
Alternative definitions 2005-8-29sC lb

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f244 is a accumulation located in the SW corner of k101 (it extends 98 E and 190N from r708)characterized by a very fine and loose texture and by a crumble consistence, and by the presence of little fragments of stones (especially where f244 abuts the W section in k101). When wet it is light brown in color, while dry assume a grayish coloration.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2005-8-29sC As noticed already while excavating other features in k103, f239 is characterized by different elevations. The top elevation in the N area is m3953 +8 -166, while on the S is m3953 +5 -166. The bottom elevation is m3953 +3 -170 in the N area, while on the S is m3953 +0 -174. It could be aslo interpreted as a lb

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k101
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8805 @bottom
2005-8-23sC 8814 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f239 (accumulation B) overlays f244
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-27sC q616 sits in f244
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f244 sits in f239 (accumulation B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC under layers dated for the pottery to phase h23- h23JPA
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Lowest levels, before f127
2011-9-30cJC This feature is considered to be part of f239. There are no views or other types of contact that might indicate if it is before or after the construction of the flanking wall f127.
2011-11-21cJC Just after the construction, accumulations begin to fill in area at the base of the revetment wall.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB 1 S ware conical cup,and 1 sherd with a hole in the base that is later than Phase h1-J h1JPA. Mixed in date.

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-8-23sC reddish brown
Color number 2005-8-23sC 2.5YR4/4
Hardness 2005-8-23sC compact

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P827



J2f245

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0245.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-23!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-23sC accumulation B

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f245 is a accumulation located in the SE corner of k103 (it extends from r713). It is characterized by a clay loam texture (is sticky and a bit plastic, and maintains these charachteristics when dry) and a very fine texture. When wet it is dark brown in color.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-12-30cJC Bottom elevation for this feature was not recorded.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-23sC k103
Elevation 2005-8-23sC 8816 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f238 (floor B) overlays f245
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-27sC q620 sits in f245

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Phase h1-J h1JPA sherds.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH SE corner of k103
2011-11-21cJC This feature is stratigraphically just above the early features associated with the construction of the revetment wall. It is unclear what relation it has to the flanking wall ( f127), but it is likely just before the reconstruction associated with the flanking wall.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB only 2 shape sherds in this feature 1 conical cup rim and 1 Phase h1-J h1JPA bowl rim. Date Phase h1-J h1J <

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-8-23sC ~pottery, pebbles
Color definition 2005-8-29sC dark brown
Color number 2005-8-29sC 7.5 YR 4/1

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-23sC P827



J2f246

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0246.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-29!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-29sC accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v107

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f246 is a accumulation in k103 that cover almost all the unit (exluded the N area, where f247, a gray accumulation, is located). It is characterized by a very fine texture, it has a plastic consistence and is reddish-brown in color. f246 abut f247 (in the N area of k103): the boundary between them is sharp. It abuts also f239 (in the W, of k101) and the boundary between them is irregular; it covers f253.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2005-8-29sC As noticed already while excavating other features in k101, f246 is characterized by different elevations. The top elevation in the N area is m3965 +14 -173 while in the S area is m3965 +0 -173. The bottom elevation of f246 in the N area is m4169 +88 -154 while in the S area is m4169 +90 -154. At the elevation of m3953 +14 -174 f246 was interested by a large area of ash ( r750).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2010-12-30cJC k103
Relays 2005-8-28mH 750 (39742 50453 - 3792 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2008-2-25pC 8802@bottom
2008-2-25pC 8895@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f238 (floor B) overlays f246
2008-3-12pC f240 (accumulation B) overlays f246
2008-3-12pC f250 (rodent hole) intrudes in f246
2008-3-12pC f251 (rodent hole) intrudes in f246
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-27mH q629 sits in f246
2005-8-28sC q638 sits in f246
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f246 covers f253 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f246 abuts f239 (accumulation B)
2008-3-12pC f246 abuts f247 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Phase h1-J h1JPA sherds.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Accumulation after the first construction, does not quite cover f248 and f247. see v107
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB Phase h1-J h1JPA square rim bowl rim, 1 Pebble Tempered rim, the rest are Phase h1-J h1J < jar shapes

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-29sC reddish brown
Color number 2005-8-29sC 5 YR 5/5
Photo of view




Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM 5 YR 5/5
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P828



J2f247

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0247.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-27!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-27sC accumulation D
Summary 2008-3-6pC very compact layer abutting revetment wall f128 and overlayd by f146. It is the same as f248 in k101.
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v107

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f247 is a very fine and compact accumulation located in the N area of k103 (it abuts the N section of k103) light gray in color.
B99.NDescription/Count 2005-8-29sC f247 is the same as f248 in k101.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2008-3-6pC this surface is shaply sloping towards South and is possibly something similar to the escarpment found in J01 f194 and J1 f195 which lays at elevation (8715@top), instead f247 ia at 8800@top. A possible explanation is that there is a slope, on the other hand J1 is located at least 30m to the East
lack of information 2010-8-8yM q log does not indicate the existance of a qlot for that feature probably there was no pottery found

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27sC k103
Elevation 2005-8-27sC 8833 @top
2005-9-12mH 8775
2005-9-12mH 8782
2005-9-12mH 8803
2005-9-12mH 8812
2005-9-12mH 8825

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f240 (accumulation B) overlays f247
2008-3-12pC f246 (accumulation D) abuts f247
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f247 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Below f239 in depositional history
2011-9-30cJC The lowest excavated levels at the bottom of the revetment wall f128 are the two sloping accumulations f247 and f248. They are at approximately the same elevation as the base of the wall which is calculated at 8806 so they are presumed to be part of the initial construction. They are sloped to the south to direct water away from the base of the wall. Their relationship to the wall, f127 was not recorded although it is presumed they were built before the wall was constructed.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH = f248
2011-5-16cJC Sloping feature in k103, abutting the revetment wall. May be similar to first escarpment in J1. Ceramics dated to "Phase 1" using the JPA sequence, which is now considered EDIII.
2011-11-21cJC Sloping accumulation, hard and gray, may possibly be the laid floor from the moment of construction of the revetment wall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-27sC gray
Hardness 2005-8-27sC very compact
Photo of view




Photo of view







J2f248

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0248.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-27!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-27sC accumulation D
Summary 2008-3-6pC very compact layer abutting revetment wall f128. It is the same as f247 in k103.
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v107

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f248 is a very fine and compact accumulation located in the N area of k101 (it abuts the N section of k101), light gray in color.
B99.NDescription/Count 2005-8-29sC f248 is the same as f247 in k103.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM q log does not indicate the existance of a qlot for that feature probably there was no pottery found

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27sC k101
Elevation 2005-8-27sC 8832 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f239 (accumulation B) overlays f248

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Below f239 in depositional history
2011-9-30cJC The lowest excavated levels at the bottom of the revetment wall f128 are the two sloping accumulations f247 and f248. They are at approximately the same elevation as the base of the wall which is calculated at 8806 so they are presumed to be part of the initial construction. They are sloped to the south to direct water away from the base of the wall. Their relationship to the wall, f127 was not recorded although it is presumed they were built before the wall was constructed.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH = f247
2011-5-16cJC Equal to feature 247
2011-11-21cJC Sloping accumulation, hard and gray, may possibly be the laid floor from the moment of construction of the revetment wall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-27sC gray
Hardness 2005-8-27sC very compact
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J2f249

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0249.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-11-18cJC ^accum2
Category 2005-8-27!! surface
Definition 2005-8-27aL floor
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v113

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-27aL walking surface in k23 characterized by the presence of big pebbles and sherds. Texture very fine but compacted and hard to dig.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27aL k23
Elevation 2005-8-27aL 9030 @top
2010-12-30cJC 9000@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f242 (floor D) covers f249
2008-3-12pC f254 (pt) cuts f249
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-27mH q631 sits in f249
2005-8-28aL q636 sits in f249
2005-8-28aA q647 sits in f249
2005-8-28aA q657 sits in f249
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f249 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s122J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7vJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Abuts wall f128, top of f128 visible.
2008-3-5pC wall f128 is visible
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Hard, compact surface with pebbles and pottery sherds visible, not prepared floor but rather a walking surface. This feature does not extent into the eastern baulk so that it would show on the western wall of k13. I don't remember such accumulations from equivalent elevations in MZ17 excavation further to the east (in front of wall f128 in k13 or above f131 in high elevations.)
2011-5-16cJC Elevation. Also, the pits in this layer indicate it is part of the period of reuse during the time of the second apron.
2011-11-21cJC This walking surface has pits and ceramics on top of the brickfall. Probably associated with the attempts to continue to use the area after the brickfall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-27aL ~pebble
Color definition 2005-8-27aL light grey
Color number 2005-8-27aL 7.5 YR 7/1
Hardness 2005-8-27aL very hard
Texture 2005-8-27aL fine
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Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM fine
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P829



J2f250

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0250.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-27!! other features
Definition 2005-8-27sC rodent hole
Best image
Best Image 2008-3-6pc
L_V18d2086 J2v107a P827 dM.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f250 is a animal hole (9cm in diameter) in the central area of k103 ( r745); It intrudes f240, f246 and f252.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27sC k103
Relays 2005-8-27sC 745 (39840 50354 - 3797 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-27aL 745 (39840 50354 - 3797 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-27sC 8798 @bottom
2005-8-27sC 8816 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f250 intrudes in f240 (accumulation B)
2008-3-12pC f250 intrudes in f246 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f250 intrudes in f252 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Appears in f238
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Hole intruding into stratum 610
2011-11-21cJC Hole cutting through numerous features, appears to cut through lower accumulations at base of revetment wall.
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Disposition
Storage 2005-8-27sC P828



J2f251

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0251.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-27!! other features
Definition 2005-8-27sC rodent hole
Best image
Best Image 2008-3-6pc
L_V18d2086 J2v107a P827 dM.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f251 is a animal hole (10cm in diameter) in the central area of k103 ( r746); It intrudes f240, f246, f252 and f253.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27sC k103
Relays 2005-8-27sC 746 (39865 50463 - 3796 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-27aL 746 (39865 50463 - 3796 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-27sC 8815 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f251 intrudes in f240 (accumulation B)
2008-3-12pC f251 intrudes in f246 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f251 intrudes in f252 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f251 intrudes in f253 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Appears in f238
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Hole intruding into stratum 610
2011-11-21cJC Hole cutting through numerous features, appears to cut through lower accumulations at base of revetment wall.
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J2f252

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0252.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2005-9-7aA f275
Category 2005-8-27!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-27sC accumulation D
Best image
Best Image 2010-12-30cjc
L_W18d0905 J2w105 T311 pC.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-6pC f252 is the natural accumulation under topsoil: compact and gray

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27sC k24
Relays 2005-8-28mH 756 (39426 49727 - 4021 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-27sC 9162 @bottom
2005-8-27sC 9229 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f243 (topsoil) covers f252
2008-3-12pC f250 (rodent hole) intrudes in f252
2008-3-12pC f251 (rodent hole) intrudes in f252
2008-3-12pC f262 (isolated stone) sits in f252
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-28aA q640 sits in f252
2005-8-28aA q646 sits in f252
2005-8-28aA q658 sits in f252
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-2-25pC f252 covers f263 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s60J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8rJ2B
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Under topsoil in k24.
2011-5-16cJC Layer below topsoil. It is very thick, however, and may include some material from the stratum below.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-27sC gray
Hardness 2005-8-27sC compact
Photo of view

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w37

w38

w100

w105

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-27sC P829



J2f253

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0253.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-27!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-27sC accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v138

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f253 have been assigned to a very fine and compact accumulation which cover almost all k104 (excluding the area close to the N section of k104, where f247 and f248 have been individuated). f253 is covered by f246 and overlays f247 (which is the same as f248), and it is intruded by f251 (animal hole).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27sC k104
Elevation 2005-8-27sC 8787 @bottom
2005-8-27sC 8801 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f246 (accumulation D) covers f253
2008-3-12pC f251 (rodent hole) intrudes in f253
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-25mH i16 (sealing) sits in f253
2005-8-25sC i17 (seal impression) sits in f253
2005-8-28aA q642 sits in f253

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Below f239 in elevation
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Range from Ninevite V to Phase h1-J h1JPA.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Just above the lowest layers abutting the bottom of the revetment wall. Very early pottery, including some N5.
2011-11-21cJC This accumulation is one of the lowest at the base of the revetment wall. It probably dates to immediately after the wall was constructed.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB Concial cup rims, 1 Metallic ware jar rim, 1 Ninevite V bowl rim

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-27sC brown
Hardness 2005-8-27sC compact
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Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM compact
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P828



J2f254

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0254.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-27!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-27mH ~pt
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v113

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-28aL pit located in the SW corner of k23 in f249, circular in shape.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27mH k23
Elevation 2005-8-27mH 8997 @bottom
2005-8-27mH 9016 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f255 (fi) sits in f254
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f254 cuts f249 (floor)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC cuts floor f249
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pit associated with f249
2011-5-16cJC Elevation. Also, the pits in this layer indicate it is part of the period of reuse during the time of the second apron.
2011-11-21cJC Pit south of the revetment wall, it is dug into layer after the large stone f154 was already covered. Belongs to the last major use of the area, probably towards the end of the Mittanni period.
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J2f255

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0255.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-27!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-27aL ~fi
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v113

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-28aL filling of pit f254, clay with medium soft hardness and fine pebbles. Absolute elevation.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27aL k23
Relays 2005-8-28aL 751 (39957 49902 - 4150 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-27aL 8699 @bottom
2005-8-27aL 9016 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-28aA q644 sits in f255
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f255 sits in f254 (pt)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in pit f254
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Fill of pit f255.
2011-5-16cJC Elevation. Also, the pits in this layer indicate it is part of the period of reuse during the time of the second apron.
2011-11-21cJC Pit south of the revetment wall, it is dug into layer after the large stone f154 was already covered. Belongs to the last major use of the area, probably towards the end of the Mittanni period.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-27aL ~clay
Color definition 2005-8-27aL yellowish brown
Color number 2005-8-27aL 10YR5/6
Hardness 2005-8-27aL medium soft
Texture 2005-8-27aL fine, no pebbles
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Disposition
Storage 2005-8-27aL P828



J2f256

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0256.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv3
Category 2005-8-27!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-27aL accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v116
A98.NDesignation 2009-9-18mKB previously designated as accumulation above Pebble Floor number 5

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-28aL feature immediately below f215 in k100, very sandy, soft and fine with few sherds and ash, it covers another pebble floor f258.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27aL k100
Elevation 2005-8-27aL 8669 @bottom
2005-8-27aL 8670 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f215 (pavement C) covers f256
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-29aL i19 (clay lump) sits in f256
2005-8-29aL i21 (seal impression) sits in f256
2005-8-29aL i22 (seal impression) sits in f256
2005-9-4mKB i22 (seal impression) sits in f256
2005-8-28aA q650 sits in f256
2005-8-28aA q655 sits in f256
2005-8-28aA q667 sits in f256
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f256 covers f258 (pavement C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s665J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Associated with the three lower steps of f130, which must be structurally later than the terrace wall.
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Phase h1-J h1JPA sherds
2009-9-18mKB q650- p4 a Late Chalcolithic 3 bowl sherd; - p7 jar with folded rim with interior groove; - p5 jar with slight folded rim; - p6 bowl with square rim; - p3 small coarse bowl (Late Chalcolithic 3?); - p1 small jar with flat rim; - p9 coarse flat base; - p10 bright orange string cut footed base; - p2 dark gray coarse flaring rim jar
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Accumulation on top of pebble floor no. 5
2009-9-18mKB mixed with some earlier sherds
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation between pebble pavements, associated with earliest EDIII deposits in J2.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB all Phase 1 sherds
2009-9-18mKB phase 3s

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-27aL sand
Color definition 2005-8-27aL brown
Color number 2005-8-27aL 7.5YR5/4
Hardness 2005-8-27aL soft
Texture 2005-8-27aL fine
Photo of view


Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM fine
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P829



J2f257

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0257.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-7!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-7pC isolated stone
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v139

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-7pC oblique stone in k4 in front of wall f127. Has probably the same function as f333 in k100
2010-8-8yM its an oblique stone in k14 leaning against the end of wall f127,it seems that it was placed there as an imitation of the obelisk f100 leaning against the end of the wall f129 on the other side of the staircase f131 in J06

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2009-2-20pC oblique stone is the specular stone of J6 f100 and J6 f177: these three stones are located to the sides of the monumental stircase and located here to symbolize the entrance to the staircase to reach the temple on the top

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-3-7pC k4
Relays 2005-8-28mH 806 (39608 50257 - 4146 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-28mH 807 (39773 49712 - 4173 / Relay location: top)

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-11pC f210 (accumulation D) abuts f257
2008-3-12pC f286 (accumulation D) abuts f257
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f257 abuts f127 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s630J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3pJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC f210, f286, f289, dated to second millenium abut f257: the stone was layed when wall f127 was built
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC same as the specular stone f333; oblique stone inserted in wall f127
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Leaning stone against flanking wall f127, part of the original construction of this wall
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J2f258

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0258.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv3
Category 2005-8-27!! surface
Definition 2005-8-27aL pavement C
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v116
A98.NDesignation 2009-9-18mKB previously designated as Pebble Floor number 5

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29aL walking floor composed by big and little pebbles, the ground between pebbles is dark brown, finde and sandy. In the South-West part of this floor it is composed just by little pebbles. Absolute elevation is ( m4054 47 -155) 86.69.
2005-8-31aL pebble floor characterized by a very soft and fine texture with the presence of pebbles and gypsum. Close to steps the ground is more red.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27aL k100
Relays 2005-8-29aL 917 (38876 51233 - 3949 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-29aL 918 (38905 51090 - 3955 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-29aL 919 (38600 51035 - 3923 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-29aL 920 (38675 51205 - 3929 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-27aL 8662 @bottom
2005-8-27aL 8669 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f256 (accumulation D) covers f258
2009-8-30cJC f382 (cut) cuts f258
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-31aL q683 sits in f258
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f258 overlays f266 (pavement C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s665J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Associated with the three lower steps of f130, which must be structurally later than the terrace wall.
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Phase h1-J h1JPA sherds.
2009-9-18mKB q q258- p1 square rim bowl red-brown coarse ware with sand, chaff and small and medium calcite, plus a medium gray lithic temper, while this example is coarser and thicker it is somewhat similar to J1 f327 q1260- p8 and J1 f341 1289- p2, both of which are dated to ED III; q682- p5 jar with interior groove; q682- p4 flaring rim jar
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pebble floor no.5
2011-11-21cJC Pebble pavement above the N5-EDIII transition. Belongs to early EDIII layers in J2.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB all Phase h1-J h1JPA sherds
2009-9-18mKB phase 3s

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-27aL ~pebble
Color definition 2005-8-27aL red
2005-8-29aL strong brown
Color number 2005-8-27aL 2.5YR5/8
2005-8-29aL 7.5 YR 5/6
Hardness 2005-8-27aL soft
Texture 2005-8-27aL fine
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Disposition
Storage 2005-8-27aL P831



J2f259

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0259.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-27!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-27aL isolated stone

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-12pC isolated stone in the North portion of k15

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27aL k15
Relays 2005-8-29aL 912 (39149 50021 - 4238 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-29aL 913 (39118 50075 - 4230 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-29aL 914 (39111 50006 - 4240 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-29aL 915 (39149 49972 - 4230 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-27aL 9035 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f259 sits in f193 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in f193
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Sits in f193.
2011-11-21cJC Same as f193



J2f260

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0260.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-27!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-27mH lense D
2009-2-20pC brickfall
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v103
Alternative definitions 2005-8-29sC ad

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f260 is a natural accumulation below f232, the wall running EW in k4 ( r916). It is a melted brick accumulation and has a medium texture; is grayish in color. f260 rest on f150.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM texture and hardness were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27mH k4
Relays 2005-8-29sC 916 (39044 50996 - 4112 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-27mH 8883 @bottom
2005-8-27mH 8927 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-28aA q666 sits in f260
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f232 (wall) rests on f260
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f260 rests on f150 (accumulation B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below wall f232
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Partly contemporary with f150 and earlier than f232. Contains bricky material, which indicates that the buildup of the area in front of the steps but south and southwest of the active use area that started to accumulate bricky material. This necessitated the building of f232.
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC Portion of the brickfall just under the small curtain wall

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-8yM gray
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-27mH P829



J2f261

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0261.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-8-27!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-8-27aL accumulation D
2009-2-20pC brickfall
Best image 2011-1-3 cJC

v100

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-29sC f261 is the accumulation in the E baulk of k4. The soil is medium hard with a crumble, very fine and dusty texture; when dry it rubs off and it is grayish in color; once excavated it is yellowish brown colour.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2009-2-20pC in v103a and in the east section of k4 is clear that f261 is brickfall. It is a baulk and is located where was found f188. On the other hand brickfall comes from east and continued through k4, k14 without interruption

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-27aL k4
Relays 2005-8-29aL 921 (38854 50924 - 4117 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-27aL 8882 @bottom
2005-8-27aL 8983 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f265 (isolated stone) sits in f261
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-29mH q671 sits in f261
2005-8-31aL q675 sits in f261

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Elevation roughly equal to f144 and f232.
2008-3-5pC brickfall
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH E pseudobaulk left originally to protect k100 excavation from contamination.
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC See v100. This portion of the brickfall comes up against the small curtain walls indicating it was part of the second portion of the brickfall that covered the use.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-27aL ~mix
Color definition 2005-8-29sC light gray
2005-8-29sC yellowish brown
Color number 2005-8-29sC 10 YR 5/3
2005-8-29sC 7.5 YR 7/1
Texture 2005-8-27aL mix
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Disposition
Storage 2005-8-27aL P832



J2f262

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0262.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-29!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-29mH isolated stone
Best image
Best Image 2011-1-3cjc
L_W18d0905 J2w105 T311 pC.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f262 ( r924-927) has been assigned to one floating limestone in k24.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-29mH k24
Relays 2005-8-29mH 924 (39375 49971 - 4005 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-29mH 925 (39405 49971 - 4004 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-29mH 926 (39405 49992 - 4001 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-29mH 927 (39373 49993 - 4015 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-29mH 9124 @bottom
2005-8-29mH 9298 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f262 sits in f252 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f262 rests on f263 (lense D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC sits in f252
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Stone in soft accumulation.
2011-5-16cJC Stone sits in f252.
2011-11-21cJC Elevation and location relative to to f252 indicate this stone is part of the later floating stones.
Drawing of view

w38

w105

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-29mH P829



J2f263

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0263.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-29!! build-up
2005-9-7!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-29mH lense D
2005-9-7aA accumulation D
Summary 2005-9-7aA accumulation below f252
Best image 2011-1-3 cJC

v119

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f263 is the pedestal below stone f262 ( r924- r927) in k24.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM Since its a natural accumulation layer under a stone no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-29mH k24
Elevation 2005-8-29mH 9124 @top
2008-3-6pC 9077@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-2-25pC f252 (accumulation D) covers f263
2008-3-12pC f274 (isolated stone) sits in f263
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-29aL q669 sits in f263
2005-8-31aL q679 sits in f263
2005-9-1sC q707 sits in f263
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f262 (isolated stone) rests on f263

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pedestal of stone f262.
2011-5-16cJC Overlaid by f252, with stones sitting on it indicates this feature is part of the stratum associated with the stones.
2011-11-21cJC Elevation and location relative to to f252 indicate this stone is part of the later floating stones.
Photo of view

Drawing of view

w37

w38

w100

w205

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM Elevation and location relative to to f252 indicate this stone is part of the later floating stones.
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P831



J2f264

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0264.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-29!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-29aL isolated stone

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Problems in recording 2008-3-6pC this stone was recorded only in the excavation log and there are no other informations. It is surely a floating stone for its height

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-29aL k100
Elevation 2005-8-29aL 8983 @top

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC sJ2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9zJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Unassigned as there is no stratigraphic information to indicate stratum.

Disposition
Storage 2005-8-29aL P829



J2f265

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0265.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2011-1-3cJC f144
Category 2005-8-29!! unknown
Definition 2005-8-29aL isolated stone
Summary 2008-3-12pC f265 is a stone in the estern baulk and belongs to wall f144
Best image 2008-3-12 pC

v103a

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f265 has been assigned to one floating limestone in k4.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-29aL k4
Relays 2005-8-29aL 928 (39018 51000 - 4073 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-29aL 929 (38979 51061 - 4081 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-29aL 8947 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f265 sits in f261 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC is part of wall f144
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC Part of the curtain wall f144 that is part of the use during the brickfall.
Photo of view



Disposition
Storage 2005-8-29aL P829



J2f266

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0266.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv3
Category 2005-8-29!! surface
Definition 2005-8-29aL pavement C
Best image 2008-3-12 pC

v118

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-31aL f266 is located in NE corner of k100, at about 100 cm from m4055 towards North and 40 cm towards West. It is very hard and compact, fine in texture and with a lot of gypsum.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-29aL k100
Relays 2005-8-13aL 941 (38787 51270 - 8659 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-29aL 8656 @bottom
2005-8-29aL 8663 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f258 (pavement C) overlays f266
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-31aA q691 sits in f266
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f266 overlays f272 (accumulation A)
2008-3-12pC f266 abuts f130 (steps)
2008-3-12pC f266 abuts f267 (pavement C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s665J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Associated with the three lower steps of f130, which must be structurally later than the terrace wall. Below a layer dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA with pottery.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Part of the early EDIII deposits associated with the construction and use of the sequene of pebble pavements

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-29aL reddish brown
Color number 2005-8-29aL 2.5YR5/8
Hardness 2005-8-29aL hard
Texture 2005-8-29aL plastered
Photo of view



Disposition
Storage 2005-8-29aL P831



J2f267

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0267.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv2
Category 2005-8-29!! surface
Definition 2005-8-29aL pavement C
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v118

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-31aL f267 covers the same area of f258 (less f266) but characterized by presence of little pebbles, little stones and gypsum. The soil is red. It could be a layer of preparation for the walking floor above.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-29aL k100
Relays 2005-8-13aL 940 (38881 51249 - 8647 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-31aL 937 (38878 51213 - 3947 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-31aL 938 (38888 51090 - 3937 / Relay location: top)
2005-8-31aL 939 (38602 51069 - 3920 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-8-29aL 8639 @bottom
2005-8-29aL 8662 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f268 (accumulation D) overlays f267
2009-8-30cJC f382 (cut) cuts f267
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-31aL q693 sits in f267
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f266 (pavement C) abuts f267
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f267 overlays f272 (accumulation A)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s670J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Associated with the three lower steps of f130, which must be structurally later than the terrace wall.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pebble floor no.4
2011-11-21cJC Pebble pavement above the N5-EDIII transition. Belongs to early EDIII layers in J2.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-29aL ~pebble
Color definition 2005-8-29aL reddish brown
2005-8-31aL red
Color number 2005-8-29aL 2.5YR5/8
Hardness 2005-8-29aL hard
Texture 2005-8-29aL crumbly
Photo of view




Photo of view




Disposition
Storage 2005-8-29aL P831



J2f268

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0268.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-29!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-29aL accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v118

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-31aL f268 is located in the south east corner of k100. Its texture is very fine and the surface is soft. We have few charcoal.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-29aL k100
Elevation 2005-8-29aL 8609 @bottom
2005-8-29aL 8640 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-31aL q687 sits in f268
2005-9-1aL q712 sits in f268
2005-9-3aL q732 sits in f268
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f268 covers f304 (accumulation A)
2008-3-12pC f268 overlays f267 (pavement C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s660J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Associated with the cut in the southwest corner of k100
2011-11-21cJC Fill of the pit cut in the SW corner of k100. Originally not recognized as the fill of pit, but it is clear from v118 that it is part of the pit.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB only 3 shape sherds, date unclear

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-8-29aL brown
Hardness 2005-8-29aL soft
Photo of view




Disposition
Storage 2005-8-29aL P903



J2f269

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0269.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-31!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-31sC accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v117

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f269 has been assigned to the accumulation between the stones of the wall f224 in k14. It is brownish in color.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-31sC k14
Elevation 2005-8-31sC 8862 @bottom
2005-8-31sC 8887 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-31sC q689 sits in f269
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f224 (wall) rests on f269
2008-3-12pC f270 (accumulation D) abuts f269
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f269 caps f288 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f269 rests on f200 (accumulation B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Accumulation between stones of wall f224.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Accumulations under wall f224. See v117.
2011-11-21cJC It is unclear to me if this feature is actully part of the construction of the small curtian wall or not. If it is it likely belongs to the earlier Mittani deposits in the area, if it is an accumulation against the wall, then it should be presumed to be a later deposit. Furthermore, it is unclear if the upper stones of the wall, designated as f224 is a later addition to the wall f288.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-8-31sC ~brick crumble
Color definition 2005-8-31sC light gray
2005-9-7aA pale brown
Color number 2005-9-7aA 10YR 6/3
Hardness 2005-8-31sC soft
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-31sC P831



J2f270

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0270.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-31!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-31sC accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v117

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f270 is the pedestal of the stone f127.1 f127.2 f127.3 in k14. It is characterized by a very hard and compact consistence (it is a bricky melted accumulation) and by a very fine texture; it is brown in color.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-31sC k14
Elevation 2005-8-31sC 8807 @bottom
2005-8-31sC 8860 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f200 (accumulation B) covers f270
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-31sC q690 sits in f270
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f270 abuts f127 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f270 abuts f269 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC f200 covers f270
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pedestal under fallen stones, which are same in elevation as f224 stones but seem to have originally belonged to f127.
2011-11-21cJC This feature is a volumetric feature, it was left in place to suport the stones that had collapsed from f127 before they were removed. See v117. Because it was volumetrically defined it likely includes multiple deposits. The upper sloping layers however, come against the small curtain wall suggested they accumulated after the wall was constructed. For this reason I have assigned these features to the same phase as the brickfall when the area was filling up, even though this feature itself is not composed of brickfall material.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-8yM brown
Photo of view



Disposition
Storage 2005-8-31sC P831



J2f271

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0271.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-8-31!! build-up
Definition 2005-8-31sC accumulation D
Best image 2011-1-3 cJC

v100

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f271 is the accumulation in the pedestal of one floating limestone ( f151) in k4.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM Since its a natural accumulation layer under a stone no descriptive attributes were recorded
2010-8-8yM q log does not indicate the existance of a qlot for that feature probably there was no pottery found
C99.NRecovery 2005-9-7aA once f151 has been removed we discover that this feature consist of just one big stone, and not of two as first thought (its irregular shape give the impression that there were two stones).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-8-31sC k4
Elevation 2005-8-31sC 8877 @bottom
2005-8-31sC 8887 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f151 (isolated stone) rests on f271

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pedestal under stones f151
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC This deposit is a small pedastal under a fallen stone. Based on the elevation the accumulated material probably belongs to the middle of the brickfall strata.
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-8-31sC P831



J2f272

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0272.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv2
Category 2005-9-1!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-1aL accumulation A

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-1aL f272 covers almost the whole area excavated in k100 ( m4055 250 cm South and 220 cm West) between two pebbles floors. f272 it is very fine in texture and sandy. It presents some large darker spots of ash and no pebbles and gypsum.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1aL k100
Elevation 2005-9-1aL 8633 @top
2005-9-1aL 8638 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f266 (pavement C) overlays f272
2008-3-12pC f267 (pavement C) overlays f272
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-1aL q702 sits in f272
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f272 covers f276 (pavement C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s670J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Associated with the three lower steps of f130, which must be structurally later than the terrace wall.
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Accumulation between pebble floors no. 4 and 3.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC This thin layer between pebble floors was originally attributed to a later stratum, but after f380 was recognized as an earlier construction the pebble floors and associated deposits such as this feature were determined to be earlier. Based on the ceramnics from the surrounding pebble pavements this deposit belongs in the Early EDIII.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB only 2 shape sherds, date unclear

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-9-1aL ~sandy
Color definition 2005-9-1aL dark brown
Color number 2005-9-1aL 7.5YR3/4
Hardness 2005-9-1aL soft
Texture 2005-9-1aL fine

Disposition
Storage 2005-9-1aL P901



J2f273

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0273.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2005-9-1!! build-up
2009-2-20!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-9-1aL lense D
2009-2-20pC brickfall

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7sC f273 is a dark brown sandy layer in k15, soft in consistence.
2009-2-20pC bricky melted and crumbly accumulation.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2009-2-20pC the last feature excavated in k15

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1aL k15
Elevation 2005-9-1aL 8925 @top
2011-1-3cJC 8832 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f193 (accumulation D) covers f273
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-1mH q704 sits in f273
2005-9-1sC q714 sits in f273
2005-9-1sC q716 sits in f273
2005-9-3mH q731 sits in f273
2005-9-3sC q742 sits in f273
2005-9-3sC q745 sits in f273
2005-9-4mH q757 sits in f273
2005-9-5sC q776 sits in f273

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH soft, fine soil.
2011-5-16cJC Part of large brickfall ^bf
2011-11-21cJC Very thick brickfall layer. Possibly includes brickfall from all three phases of the brickfall. Dated to middle portion.

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-9-1aL ~sandy
Color definition 2005-9-1aL dark brown
Color number 2005-9-1aL 7.5YR3/4
Hardness 2005-9-1aL soft
Texture 2005-9-1aL fine

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM fine
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P905



J2f274

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0274.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-1!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-1sC isolated stone
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v119

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f274 is a large floating limestone on f263 in k24.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1sC k24
Elevation 2005-9-1sC 9094 @bottom
2005-9-1sC 9114 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f274 sits in f263 (lense D)
2008-3-12pC f274 rests on f275 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Same elevation as f252.
2011-11-21cJC At same elevation as deposits just below the topsoil
Photo of view



Disposition
Storage 2005-9-1sC P901



J2f274.1

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/027401.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2011-1-26cJC 946 (39711 49864 - 9137 / Relay location: NW corner)
2011-1-26cJC 948 (39659 49895 - 9121 / Relay location: SE corner)
2011-1-26cJC 949 (39686 49925 - 9134 / Relay location: NE corner)



J2f274.2

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/027402.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2011-1-26cJC 950 (39578 49893 - 9120 / Relay location: S corner)
2011-1-26cJC 951 (39604 49883 - 9126 / Relay location: W corner)
2011-1-26cJC 952 (39607 49902 - 9130 / Relay location: N corner)



J2f275

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0275.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2005-9-7aA f252
Category 2005-9-1!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-1sC accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v119

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f275 is the pedestal of stone f274 in k24. It is characterized by a very soft consistence and by a fine texture; it is brown in color. It is the same as f252, the accumulation below the topsoil in k24.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1sC k24
Elevation 2005-9-1sC 9087 @bottom
2005-9-1sC 9087 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-1sC q706 sits in f275
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f274 (isolated stone) rests on f275

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s70J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h8mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pedestal under stone f274
2011-11-21cJC Inside of a feature just below the topsoil

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-9-1sC brown
Hardness 2005-9-1sC very soft
Texture 2005-9-1sC very fine
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-9-1sC P901



J2f276

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0276.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv2
Category 2005-9-1!! surface
Definition 2005-9-1aL pavement C
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v120
A98.NDesignation 2009-9-18mKB previously designated as Pebble Floor number 3

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-1aL f276 is a walking floor consisting of pebbles different in dimensions; the texture of the soil between pebbles is very fine and sandy with some sherds.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1aL k100
Relays 2005-9-1aL 953 (38847 51282 - 8650 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 954 (38873 51089 - 8649 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 955 (38599 51090 - 8632 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 956 (38698 51234 - 8632 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-9-1aL 8640 @bottom
2005-9-1aL 8647 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f272 (accumulation A) covers f276
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-1aL q715 sits in f276
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f304 (accumulation A) abuts f276
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f276 overlays f287 (pavement C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s670J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Associated with the three lower steps of f130, which must be structurally later than the terrace wall.
2008-3-5pC this floor is associated to the first steps of staircase: those steps belong to a previous building phase of the monumental access
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH One shape sherd dating to Phase h1-J h1JPA.
2009-9-18mKB in q715- p1 and - p2 conical cups, - p3 jar with square rim,- p4 overfired flaring rim short necked jar, all early ED III types
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pebble floor no. 3
2011-11-21cJC Just after the Ninevite 5 floors this floor is one of the earliest EDIII deposits in J2.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB necked jar dating to Phase h1-J h1JPA
2009-9-18mKB Phase 3s

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-1aL ~pebbles
Color definition 2005-9-1aL brown
Color number 2005-9-1aL 10 YR 5/3
Notes on typology 2009-9-18mKB only 4 shape sherds
Photo of view




Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-9-1aL P901



J2f277

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0277.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-1!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-1aL accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f277 is a natural accumulation in k5. It has a crumble texture, a medium hard consistence, and it is characterized by the presence of several pebbles and lots of pottery sherds. It is brown in colour.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2011-1-3cJC The bottom elevation was not recorded. The elevation given above is recovered from the q-lots, but may not be the absolute bottom of the feature. It reflects the lowest elevation recorded for this feature.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1aL k5
Elevation 2005-9-1aL 8928 @top
2011-1-3cJC 8812 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f164 (lense D) covers f277
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-29aL i23 (andiron) sits in f277
2005-9-7sC i26 (ceramic vessel) sits in f277
2005-9-1sC q719 sits in f277
2005-9-1sC q724 sits in f277
2005-9-3mH q730 sits in f277
2005-9-3aL q735 sits in f277
2005-9-3aL q738 sits in f277
2005-9-3sC q743 sits in f277
2005-9-3mH q749 sits in f277
2005-9-3aL q753 sits in f277
2005-9-4mH q754 sits in f277
2005-9-4sC q767 sits in f277
2005-9-4aL q769 sits in f277
2014-1-17cJC q773 sits in f277
2005-9-5mH q787 sits in f277
2005-9-5aL q789 sits in f277
2005-9-5aL q792 sits in f277
2005-9-5aL q796 sits in f277
2005-9-5sC q800 sits in f277
2005-9-6sC q810 sits in f277
2005-9-6mH q821 sits in f277
2005-9-7sC q825 sits in f277

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Bricky accumulation to the south of use area and screen wall in k14.
2011-5-16cJC brickfall
2011-11-21cJC This features is composed of brickfall, it is very deep and probably spans both phases of the brickfall.

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-9-7aA light brown
Color number 2005-9-7aA 10 YR 7/2, 10 YR 7/1

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM 10 YR 7/2, 10 YR 7/1
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P907



J2f278

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0278.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-7!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-7sC hole

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7sC f278 is a hole (hand-made), aproximately 7 cm in diameter, on one of the large stones of the Apron ( f131).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2011-1-3cJC The bottom elevation of the hole was not recorded but the bottom elevation of the fill was listed as 8825, which is presumably also the bottom of the hole.
C99.NRecovery 2005-9-7sC in the fill of f278 ( q720) we found a stone that presents the same diameter of the hole, therefore we kept the stone as a q-item ( q720.1)

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1sC k4
Relays 2005-9-1sC 958 (39298 50982 - 8842 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-9-1sC 8842 @top
2011-1-3cJC 8825 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f286 (accumulation D) covers f278
2008-3-12pC f279 (fi) sits in f278

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Hole is likely contemporeanous with the placement of the stones.

Descriptive
Notes on typology 2008-3-6mH Date undeterminable. Hole on stone of the apron. Most likely natural and therefore of no special interest.



J2f279

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0279.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-1!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-9-1sC ~fi

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7sC f279 is the fill of hole f278 made on one large stones of the Apron ( f131).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2005-9-7sC the soil contained in the hole has been collected ( q720.2) in order to be analyzed.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1sC k4
Relays 2005-9-1sC 959 (39310 50839 - 8840 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-9-1sC 8825 @bottom
2005-9-1sC 8842 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-1sC q720 sits in f279
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f279 sits in f278 (hole)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Fill of hole. It is unknown when, after the construction of the apron, this hole was filled in. I have assigned it to the stratum associated with the the use of the brickfall when the use of the area has changed and presumably the holes would no longer be emptied if they filled up. The fill is presumably the same as f286 according to the excavators.

Descriptive
Hardness 2005-9-1sC very soft
Texture 2005-9-1sC very fine

Disposition
Storage 2005-9-1sC P901



J2f280

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0280.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-7!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-7sC hole

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7sC f280 is a hole (hand-made), aproximately 6 cm in diameter, on the sixt large stone from West of the Apron ( f131).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2011-1-4cJC The bottom elevation of the hole was not recorded but the bottom elevation of the fill was listed as 8830, which is presumably also the bottom of the hole.
C99.NRecovery 2005-9-7sC in the fill of f280 ( q721.1) we found a stone that presents the same diameter of the hole, therefore we kept the stone as a q-item ( q721.1)

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1sC k4
Elevation 2005-9-1sC 8840 @top
2011-1-4cJC 8830 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f286 (accumulation D) covers f280
2008-3-12pC f281 (fi) sits in f280

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Hole is likely contemporeanous with the placement of the stones.

Descriptive
Notes on typology 2008-3-6mH Date undeterminable. Hole on stone of the apron. Most likely natural and therefore of no special interest.



J2f281

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0281.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-1!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-9-1sC ~fi

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7sC f281 is the fill of hole f280 made on one large stones of the Apron ( f131).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2005-9-7sC the soil contained in the hole has been collected ( q721.2) in order to be analyzed.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1sC k4
Elevation 2005-9-1sC 8830 @bottom
2005-9-1sC 8840 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-1sC q721 sits in f281
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f281 sits in f280 (hole)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Fill of hole. It is unknown when, after the construction of the apron, this hole was filled in. I have assigned it to the stratum associated with the the use of the brickfall when the use of the area has changed and presumably the holes would no longer be emptied if they filled up. The fill is presumably the same as f286 according to the excavators.

Disposition
Storage 2005-9-1sC P901



J2f282

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0282.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-7!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-7sC hole

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7sC f272 is a hole (hand-made) on one of the large stones of the Apron ( f131).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1sC k4
Relays 2005-9-1sC 962 (39290 50895 - 8870 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-9-1sC 8870 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f286 (accumulation D) covers f282
2008-3-12pC f283 (fi) sits in f282

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Hole is likely contemporeanous with the placement of the stones.

Descriptive
Notes on typology 2008-3-6mH Date undeterminable. Hole on stone of the apron. Most likely natural and therefore of no special interest.



J2f283

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0283.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-1!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-9-1sC ~fi

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7sC f283 is the fill of hole f282 on one large stones of the Apron ( f131).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2005-9-7sC the soil contained in the hole has been collected ( q726.1) in order to be analyzed.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1sC k4
Elevation 2005-9-1sC 8870 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-1sC q726 sits in f283
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f283 sits in f282 (hole)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Fill of hole. It is unknown when, after the construction of the apron, this hole was filled in. I have assigned it to the stratum associated with the the use of the brickfall when the use of the area has changed and presumably the holes would no longer be emptied if they filled up. The fill is presumably the same as f286 according to the excavators.

Disposition
Storage 2005-9-1sC P901



J2f284

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0284.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-7!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-7sC hole

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7sC f284 is a hole (hand-made) on one of the large stones of the Apron ( f131).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1sC k4
Relays 2005-9-1aL 963 (39293 50888 - 8856 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-9-1sC 8856 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f286 (accumulation D) covers f284
2008-3-12pC f285 (fi) sits in f284

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Hole is likely contemporeanous with the placement of the stones.
2011-11-21cJC Hole in apron stone

Descriptive
Notes on typology 2008-3-6mH Date undeterminable. Hole on stone of the apron. Most likely natural and therefore of no special interest.



J2f285

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0285.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-1!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-9-1sC ~fi

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7sC f285 is the fill of hole f284 made on one large stones of the Apron ( f131).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2005-9-7sC the soil contained in the hole has been collected ( q727.1) in order to be analyzed.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1sC k4
Elevation 2005-9-1sC 8856 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-1sC q727 sits in f285
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f285 sits in f284 (hole)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC fill of f283
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Fill of hole. It is unknown when, after the construction of the apron, this hole was filled in. I have assigned it to the stratum associated with the the use of the brickfall when the use of the area has changed and presumably the holes would no longer be emptied if they filled up. The fill is presumably the same as f286 according to the excavators.
2011-11-21cJC Fill of hole associated with f286

Disposition
Storage 2005-9-1sC P901



J2f286

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0286.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-1!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-1sC accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v123

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f286 ( v123, v123a) is a natural accumulation in k4. It is very fine in texture (clayish), very compact but soft in consistence (when crushed with the big pick it assume a plate structure) and is characterized by the presence of charcoals, which are spread in all the surface where f286 has been individuated. It is brown in colour. It is very similar to f150, also located in k4.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2008-3-12pC f286 at a certain point presents a very nice and uniform surface, basically constituited by melted bricks (red and gray in colour)
Problems in recording 2008-3-6pC f286 is a very thick feature, wich include several other layers: due to the rapidity of the last days of excavation, theese layers were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1sC k4
Elevation 2005-9-1sC 8874 @top
2008-3-6pC 8807@bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2005-8-3mH f150 (accumulation B) covers f286
2008-3-12pC f298 (pit cut) cuts f286
2008-3-12pC f300 (pt) cuts f286
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-29aL i24 (unknown) sits in f286
2005-9-1sC q709 sits in f286
2005-9-3mH q729 sits in f286
2005-9-3aL q739 sits in f286
2005-9-3aL q752 sits in f286
2005-9-4mH q755 sits in f286
2005-9-4aL q763 sits in f286
2005-9-4aL q770 sits in f286
2005-9-4mH q771 sits in f286
2014-1-17cJC q773 sits in f286
2005-9-5sC q777 sits in f286
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f286 covers f278 (hole)
2008-3-12pC f286 covers f280 (hole)
2008-3-12pC f286 covers f282 (hole)
2008-3-12pC f286 covers f284 (hole)
2008-3-12pC f286 covers f311 (pit cut)
2008-3-6pC f286 covers f317 (isolated stone)
2008-3-12pC f286 overlays f310 (layer)
2008-3-12pC f286 abuts f131 (apron)
2008-3-12pC f286 abuts f257 (stone)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC below f150 but still active use area
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Layering shows very active use as the seed layer and the presense of pits, for example, show.
2011-5-16cJC Under layers with pits and under f150 indicating it is present before use during the brickfall process.
2011-11-21cJC f286 was excavated on a level surface and is also 70cm thick. Therefore it may contain more than one moment in time. In the east it appears to be just above the EDIII deposits, while in the west is certainly composed of brickfall. There are some pits cut into this feature that suggest it might have been present during the time of the use of the brickfall (s159 s159JPD) or it may lie just under the brickfall. Due to the uncertainty I am assigning it to the first phase of the brickfall. It does not appear to be EDIII, and definitely includes some brickfall features. The uppermost (and easternmost) portions might be more properly assigned to s159 s159JPD.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2010-8-8yM brown
Hardness 2010-8-8yM soft
Texture 2010-8-8yM clayish
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Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM clayish
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P905



J2f287

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0287.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv2
Category 2005-9-1!! surface
Definition 2005-9-1aL pavement C
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v121
A98.NDesignation 2009-9-18mKB previously designated as Pebble Floor number 2

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-3aL walking floor in k100 composed by pebbles of medium-small dimension mixed with sherd. Texture fine and soft surface.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-1aL k100
Elevation 2005-9-1aL 8633 @bottom
2005-9-1aL 8640 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f276 (pavement C) overlays f287
2009-8-30cJC f382 (cut) cuts f287
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-3aL q733 sits in f287
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f304 (accumulation A) abuts f287
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f287 overlays f291 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f287 overlays f292 (pavement C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s670J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Associated with the three lower steps of f130, which must be structurally later than the terrace wall.
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Two shape sherds dating to Phase h1-J h1JPA.
2009-9-18mKB q733- p1 conical cup; - p2 coarse globular jar
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pebble floor no.2
2011-11-21cJC Pebble floor of transition between late Ninevite 5 and early EDIII. mKB dates it to EDIII based on ceramics
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB only 2 shape sherds in this feature, 1 conical cup and 1 jar, both Phase h1-J h1JPA
2009-9-18mKB probably Phase 3s

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-1aL ~pebble, sand
Color definition 2005-9-1aL grayish brown
Color number 2005-9-1aL 10YR5/2
Hardness 2005-9-1aL soft
Texture 2005-9-1aL fine
Notes on typology 2009-9-18mKB only 2 shape sherds
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Disposition
Storage 2005-9-1aL P903



J2f288

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0288.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-22cJC f334
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^ctwl1
Category 2005-9-3!! installations
Definition 2005-9-3sC wall
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v136

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f288 is a wall running E-W in k4 (below wall f224). It consist of 6 large limestones.
2011-1-4cJC When this wall was removed (see f334) it was found to 2 more layers of stones underneath and continues into the western baulk. It was partially collapsed in the western baulk (see f346).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2011-1-4cJC In 2009 this feature was inadvertanly assigned a new number, f334. For all of 2009 it was refered to as f334 and all information recorded there.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3sC k14
Relays 2005-9-1aL 964 (39459 50149 - 8857 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 965 (39425 50143 - 8854 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 966 (39425 50162 - 8857 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 967 (39422 50177 - 8860 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 968 (39434 50188 - 8867 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 969 (39430 50207 - 8861 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 970 (39404 50199 - 8858 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 971 (39416 50220 - 8859 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 972 (39382 50226 - 8855 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 973 (39402 50245 - 8863 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 974 (39452 50343 - 8858 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 975 (39374 50264 - 8873 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 976 (39395 50277 - 8859 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 977 (39399 50315 - 8856 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 978 (39348 50306 - 8872 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-1aL 979 (39378 50324 - 8870 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-9-3sC 8863 @top
2005-9-12mH 8796 (bottom)
2005-9-12mH 8865 (top)
2007-7-20sC 8873 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f269 (accumulation D) caps f288
2008-3-12pC f200 (accumulation B) abuts f288
2008-3-12pC f210 (accumulation D) abuts f288
2005-9-7aA f293 (accumulation D) abuts f288
2008-3-6pC f325 (accumulation B) abuts f288
2009-8-30cJC f346 (wall) abuts f288
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f288 caps f289 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f288 abuts f127 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC f200 dated to Mittani abut it
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Cut into 3rd millennium deposits in k14 and the building of f288 and the associated glacis. Possibly in order to level the area west and southwest of the apron.
2011-5-16cJC Early Mittanni construction of a curtain wall. Based on similarities with the J1 curtain walls as well as mixed EDIII and Mitanni ceramics inside the wall.
2011-11-21cJC This feature was cut into the earlier EDIII deposits so contains some mixed materials.
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J2f289

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0289.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-22cJC f335
Category 2005-9-3!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-3sC accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v136

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-3sC Section under wall.
2005-9-7aA f289 has been assigned to the accumulation (located within the section) under wall f288. It is characterized by a very fine texture and compact consistence. f289 abuts f127 (on the east). It is light brown in color, while dry it assume a grayish coloration.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3sC k14
Elevation 2005-9-3sC 8863 @top
2011-1-4cJC 8808 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f288 (wall) caps f289
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-3aL q736 sits in f289
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f290 (accumulation D) abuts f289
2008-3-12pC f293 (accumulation D) abuts f289
2008-3-12pC f295 (lense B) abuts f289
2008-3-12pC f297 (accumulation D) abuts f289
2008-3-12pC f303 (accumulation D) abuts f289
2008-3-12pC f306 (layer) abuts f289
2008-3-12pC f307 (accumulation D) abuts f289
2008-3-12pC f309 (lense D) abuts f289
2008-3-12pC f319 (glacis) abuts f289
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f289 abuts f127 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Top elevation falls within f200.
2008-3-5pC under wall f288
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH A strip of soil first left unexcavated abutting the north face of f288.
2011-5-16cJC Inside of wall f288, part of construction.
2011-11-21cJC This feature appears to be part of the construction of the wall f288, but was in actuality a baulk so it possibly contains multiple features. It is primarily associated with the construction of the wall and so has been tentatively assigned to that stratum.
I99.NTime 2008-3-12pC being the accumulation below wall f288, it was considered and treated as a baulk; this means that it includes all feature abutting it to the North, as visible in v136

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-9-7aA grayish brown
Color number 2005-9-7aA 7.5 YR 5/2
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Disposition
Storage 2005-9-3sC P903



J2f290

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0290.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-3!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-3mH accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-3mH North side of f288.
2005-9-3sC Ash in the corner.
2005-9-7aA f290 has been assigned to the accumulation located N of wall f288. It is characterized by a very fine texture and compact consistence, and by the presence of ash (in the SE corner where the feature abuts the wall f127).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes such as color texture and hardness where recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3mH k14
Elevation 2005-9-3mH 8801 @top
2005-9-3mH 8804 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f293 (accumulation D) overlays f290
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-3aL q737 sits in f290
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f290 abuts f127 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f290 abuts f289 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s176J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7fJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Use deposit abutting f288
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Accumulations building up between the revetment wall ( f128) and curtain wall ( f288)
2011-11-21cJC Ashy build-up between curtain wall f288 and revetment wall ( f128). Appears to be under the bricky material of f293. These accumulations seem to be uneven and probably represent the period when the area was not maintained during the Early Mittani.

Disposition
Storage 2005-9-3mH P903



J2f291

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0291.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv2
Category 2005-9-3!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-3aL accumulation D
A98.NDesignation 2009-9-18mKB previously designated as accumulation over Pebble Floor number 1

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-3aL layer above fifth floor f292 in k100, characterized by fine and sandy texture with a lot of gypsum and few charcoal

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3aL k100
Elevation 2005-9-3aL 8625 @bottom
2005-9-3aL 8629 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f287 (pavement C) overlays f291
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-3aL q741 sits in f291
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f291 covers f294 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f291 overlays f292 (pavement C)
2008-3-12pC f291 abuts f130 (steps)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s670J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Below a layer dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q741- p1 jar with pointed rim coarse gray-brown ware; these pointed rim jars with a slanted exterior portion of the rim are typical for Phase m but usually they are buff and not as coarse
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Overlaying the pebble floor no. 1
2011-11-21cJC mKB dated this feature to Late Ninevite 5 based on the ceramics.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB only 2 shape sherds, date unclear
2009-9-18mKB probably Phase 3s

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-9-3aL ~sandy, gypsum
Color definition 2005-9-3aL strong brown
Color number 2005-9-3aL 7.5YR4/6
Hardness 2005-9-3aL soft
Texture 2005-9-3aL fine
Notes on typology 2009-9-18mKB only 1 shape sherd

Disposition
Storage 2005-9-3aL P903



J2f292

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0292.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv2
Category 2005-9-3!! surface
Definition 2005-9-3aL pavement C
Summary 2008-3-6pC pebble floor in k100 in front of last step of f130: is characterized by pebbles and bones
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v122
A98.NDesignation 2009-9-18mKB previously designated as Pebble Floor number 1, the lowest Pebble Floor

Description/Count
Description 2011-1-4cJC Pebble floor composed of large pebbles embedded in a brown soil matrix. It was exposed in 2005 but not excavated until 2009.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-16cJC Today we exposed what remains of this feature in k100. It was easy to identify but appears to be slightly damaged from the backfill and the backfill removal. It was photographed ( v192) to show its current state.
2009-8-17cJC We removed this pebble floor. It was formed entirely of large pebbles and was sitting in a brown soil.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3aL k100
Elevation 2005-9-3aL 8631 @top
2005-9-12mH 8618
2009-8-17cJC 8574 @bottom
2009-8-17cJC 8640 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f287 (pavement C) overlays f292
2008-3-12pC f291 (accumulation D) overlays f292
2009-8-30cJC f382 (cut) cuts f292
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-17cJC q894 sits in f292
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f304 (accumulation A) abuts f292
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f292 covers f302 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f292 overlays f294 (accumulation D)
2009-8-22cJC f292 overlays f386 (pavement C)
2009-8-22cJC f292 overlays f387 (accumulation)
2008-3-12pC f292 abuts f130 (steps)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s670J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Below a layer dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA.
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q894- p6 and q897- p13 globular rim jar with pointed rim, typical for Phase 3s; q894- p5, - p7, q746- p4, - p5, - p2, q897- p14 flaring rim jar with square rim, typical for Phase 3s; q897- p10 cup or bowl with flat base with swelling of lower body wall just above the base and very dark green in color, typical base for Phase 3s; q894- p6 thick coarse jar with water drip marks on exterior
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pebble floor no. 1
2011-11-21cJC Stratigraphically this feature is under f291 which was dated to the Late Ninevite 5. It is the topmost pebble floor before the transition to EDIII and so one would expect some mixed EDIII sherds as well.
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB Phase 3s

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-3aL ~pebble
2009-8-17cJC ~pebbles
Color definition 2009-8-17cJC gray
Hardness 2009-8-17cJC hard
Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view





Disposition
Storage 2009-8-17cJC T817



J2f293

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0293.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-3!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-3sC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-3sC Bricky material close to wall f288.
2005-9-7aA f293 has been assigned to the accumulation located N of the wall f288. It is characterized by a very fine texture and by a compact consistence; it presents a plastic consistence (when wet and/or dry). It is light brown in color, while dry it assume a grayish coloration.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3sC k14
Elevation 2005-9-3sC 8774 @bottom
2005-9-3sC 8803 @top
D99.NVolmtrc 2005-9-3sC Top surface sloping, thus has an alternate top elevation: m4170 +77-152.

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-3sC q744 sits in f293
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f293 overlays f290 (accumulation D)
2005-9-7aA f293 abuts f288 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f293 abuts f289 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s176J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7fJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Brickfall against f288, lower levels.
2011-11-21cJC This feature is described by the excavators as "bricky", which suggests it may be part of the brickfall in area. It is located north of the wall f288, however, which was not known to have any brickfall. See v161, which indicates the brickfall did not extend north of the wall. It is possible that it is bricky material associated with the construction of the wall rather than actual brickfall. It seems that this accumulation probably dates to the period immediately after the construction of the wall.

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-9-3sC ~sandy
Color definition 2005-9-3sC brown
Color number 2005-9-3sC 7.5YR5/2
Texture 2005-9-3sC plastic when wet, very fine texture

Disposition
Storage 2005-9-3sC P903



J2f294

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0294.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv2
Category 2005-9-3!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-3aL accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v122

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-3aL layer immediately below f291 in k100, it has a medium hardness texture and is medium fine and sandy, with the presence of gypsum of big and small dimension.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3aL k100
Elevation 2005-9-3aL 8625 @top
2005-9-3aL 8628 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f291 (accumulation D) covers f294
2008-3-12pC f292 (pavement C) overlays f294
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-3aL q746 sits in f294

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s670J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Below a layer dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA.
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Overlaying the pebble floor no. 1
2009-9-18mKB q744- p6 and - p13 coarse cooking vessel; q746- p4 globular jar with square rim; q746- p5 flaring rim jar; both shapes are typical for Phase 3s; q746- p1 small conical cup
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC mKB dated this feature to Late Ninevite 5 based on the ceramics.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB Phase 1 conical cups and jar rims, 1 LC3 jar? rim
2009-9-18mKB Phase 3s

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-3aL ~sandy
Color definition 2005-9-3aL reddish brown
Color number 2005-9-3aL 5YR4/4
Hardness 2005-9-3aL medium soft
Texture 2005-9-3aL fine
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-9-3aL P903



J2f295

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0295.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-3!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-3sC lense B
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v125

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f295 has been assigned to a layer characterized by a very fine texture (clayish), by a compact and soft consistence.
2008-3-12pC a layer on the S-W corner of k14

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3sC k14
Elevation 2005-9-3sC 8769 @bottom
2005-9-3sC 8799 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-3sC q747 sits in f295
2005-9-8mKB q747 sits in f295
2005-9-4mKB q747.1 sits in f295
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f295 overlays f297 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f295 abuts f289 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC pottery dated to Khabur period
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC it is still end of mittani, while all the other features at this level are mittani and this feature would be the only one dated to Khabur; Probably transitional feature
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC This feature has conflicting assignments based on previous excavators and pottery. Based on the ceramics and the seal impression it probably dates to the EDIII period. The Khabur sherds may be introduced from another feature above this (as per the excavators), however, the elevations are roughly the same as f303, also in k14 which is dated to the EDIII as well.
2011-11-21cJC This featue may contain some intrusive later sherds but likely belongs to later phases of EDIII.
I99.NTime 2005-9-8mKB this feature had in it a seal impression dating to late ED III-Early Akkadian period. The ceramics in the lot dated from the Khabur period with a medium and a small body sherd of painted Khabur type and a painted Khabur necked jar sherd. Otherwise the body sherds were from ware types prevalent in Phase 1 and te lot contained a Ph 1 conical cup rim. The excavators have explained this mixture as resulting from a cut made in the Khabur period into Phase 1 deposits.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-9-3sC weak red
Color number 2005-9-3sC 2.5YR5/2
Hardness 2005-9-3sC soft
Texture 2005-9-3sC very fine, compact
Photo of view


Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM very fine, compact
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P903



J2f296

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0296.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2005-9-7aA f150
Category 2005-9-3!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-3sC accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-3sC Contains both f150 and f286.
2005-9-7aA f296 has assigned to the accumulation of the pseudo baulk located in the eastern area of k4.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-9-7aA It is the same as f150 since it belongs to this feature; we decide to leave a baulk between the two squares in order to avoid contamination in the collection of the pottery

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3sC k4
North Coordinate 2010-8-8yM f296 is the same as f150 therefore we assigned the same type of contact of f150 to f296
Elevation 2005-9-3sC 8878 @top
2011-1-4cJC 9142 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2010-8-8yM f296 (accumulation D) covers f296
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-3sC q748 sits in f296
Type of contact: Earliest events 2010-8-8yM f296 covers f296 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Starts from the level of f260
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH E pseudobaulk left to protect k100 excavations from contamination from k4 side.
2011-11-21cJC Same as f150 which is an ashy use area associated with the construction of the small curtain walls during the brickfall.

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-9-3sC brown
Hardness 2005-9-3sC medium

Disposition
Storage 2005-9-3sC P903



J2f297

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0297.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-3!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-3sC accumulation D
Summary 2008-3-6pC f297 is a accumulation North to wall f288 and west to wall f127. It has a sloping surface
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v125

Description/Count
Description 2010-8-8yM It's a very hard clay natural accumulation located in the southwestern part of k15

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3sC k14
Relays 2005-9-4mH 985 (39686 50129 - 4099 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-9-3sC 8797 @bottom
2005-9-3sC 8800 @top
D99.NVolmtrc 2005-9-3sC Has an alternate bottom elevation, which is m4170 59-160.

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f295 (lense B) overlays f297
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-4sC q756 sits in f297
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f297 overlays f303 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f297 abuts f127 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f297 abuts f289 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation closed to f295, dated to Khabur period
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Below f182 which is dated to EDIII by ceramics. It abuts the revetment wall and is sloping like the EDIII accumulations in this area.
2011-11-21cJC One of the uppermost layers associated with the EDIII period.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-3sC ~clay
Color definition 2005-9-3sC gray
Hardness 2005-9-3sC very hard
Photo of view




Photo of view




Disposition
Storage 2005-9-3sC P903



J2f298

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0298.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-9-3!! installations
Definition 2005-9-3mH pit cut
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v123

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f298 has assigned to a rectangular-shaped pit in the north-eastern area of k4 which measures 63x82 cm.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3mH k4
Relays 2005-9-3aL 982 (39158 51073 - 4044 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-9-3mH 8813 @bottom
2005-9-3mH 8858 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f299 (fi) sits in f298
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f298 cuts f286 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Start from f286
2008-3-5pC cuts f286
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Cuts through f286, dated to the Mittani based on stratigraphy and ceramics. These pits are in the layers under the wall f144 and f232. They are the first use of the area during the brickfall.
2011-11-21cJC Pit that cuts through f286, it is right after the first brickfall begins, part of the use of the area during the brickfall. It is just before the small curtain walls are built in the same area.
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-9-3mH P903



J2f299

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0299.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-9-3!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-9-3mH ~fi
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v123

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-3sC Contains carbonized barley seeds.
2005-9-7aA f229 has assigned to the fill of pit f298. The soil is very soft in consistence, clayish (due to the presence of melted bricks) and, because of the presence of bricky debris, is crumble in texture; the fill also includes lots of little stones and some ashes and burnt barely seeds.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Accident 2005-9-7aA The bottom of the pit does not correspond to the real bottom of the feature, because the workmen over-excavated it; for this reason we found, within the fill of the pit, a thick layer of ash containing lots of burnt barely seeds (which we collected in order to be analyzed); this layer has been lately exposed in the whole square ( k4).
lack of information 2010-8-9yM color was not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3mH k4
Elevation 2005-9-3mH 8813 @bottom
2005-9-3mH 8858 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-3mH q751 sits in f299
2005-9-4mH q761 sits in f299
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f299 sits in f298 (pit cut)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Start from f286
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Fill of f298
2011-5-16cJC Fill of pit f298 which is Mittani based on stratigraphy. These pits are in the layers under the wall f144 and f232. They are the first use of the area during the brickfall.
2011-11-21cJC Pit that cuts through f286, it is right after the first brickfall begins, part of the use of the area during the brickfall. It is just before the small curtain walls are built in the same area.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2010-8-9yM soft
Texture 2010-8-9yM crumbly
Photo of view



Disposition
Storage 2005-9-3mH P903



J2f300

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0300.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-9-3!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-3mH ~pt
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v123

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-7aA f300 has assigned to a pit in the south-eastern area of k4.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-9-7aA Being the pit cut not well defined, we artificially given to the pit a quadrangular shape.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3mH k4
Relays 2005-9-3aL 983 (38963 51045 - 4047 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2005-9-3mH 8810 @bottom
2005-9-3mH 8862 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f301 (fi) sits in f300
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f300 cuts f286 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Start from f286
2008-3-5pC similar to pit f299
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Pit cut in f286, dated to Mittani based on stratigraphy. These pits are in the layers under the wall f144 and f232. They are the first use of the area during the brickfall.
2011-11-21cJC Pit that cuts through f286, it is right after the first brickfall begins, part of the use of the area during the brickfall. It is just before the small curtain walls are built in the same area.
Photo of view



Disposition
Storage 2005-9-3mH P903



J2f301

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0301.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-3cJC ^use1
Category 2005-9-3!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-9-3mH ~fi
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v123

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-3sC Contains carbonized barley seeds.
2005-9-7aA f301 has assigned to the fill of pit f300 in k4. The soil, very soft in consistence, is clayish due to the presence of melted bricks and it is crumble texture, due to the presence of bricky debris; the fill includes also tiny stones and ashes and few burnt barely seeds, which have been collected in order to be analyzed.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Accident 2005-9-7aA The bottom of the pit does not correspond to the real bottom of the feature, since the pit have been over excavated from the workmen; for this reason, within the fill of the pit we found a thick layer of ash containing lots of burnt barely seeds (which we collected in order to be analyzed); this layer has been lately exposed in the whole square ( k4).
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no color was recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-3mH k4
Elevation 2005-9-3mH 8810 @bottom
2005-9-3mH 8862 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-3mH q750 sits in f301
2005-9-4mH q760 sits in f301
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f301 sits in f300 (pt)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s159J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Start from f286
2008-3-5pC fill of f300
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Fill of f300.
2011-5-16cJC Fill of pit f300 which is Mittani based on stratigraphy. These pits are in the layers under the wall f144 and f232. They are the first use of the area during the brickfall.
2011-11-21cJC Fill of pit that cuts through f286, it is right after the first brickfall begins, part of the use of the area during the brickfall. It is just before the small curtain walls are built in the same area.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Hardness 2010-8-9yM very soft
Texture 2010-8-9yM crumbly
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-9-3mH P903



J2f302

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0302.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2012-10-16cJC ^pv2
Category 2005-9-4!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-4aL accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v126

Description/Count
Description 2005-8-28aL It is located below f292 in k100 and it is characterized by fine and sandy texture.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-4aL k105
Elevation 2005-9-4aL 8620 @bottom
2005-9-4aL 8633 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f292 (pavement C) covers f302
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-4aL q759 sits in f302
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f302 abuts f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s670J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Under f292, which is the last pebble floor exposed
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Under pebble floor f292 which is dated to EDIIIa based on ceramics
2011-11-21cJC Based on the stratigraphic location below f292, this feature is likely dated to the late Ninevite 5, similar to f291 and 294.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-4aL ~sandy
Color definition 2005-9-4aL dark brown
Color number 2005-9-4aL 7.5YR3/4
Hardness 2005-9-4aL soft
Texture 2005-9-4aL fine
Photo of view





Disposition
Storage 2005-9-4aL P904



J2f303

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0303.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-4!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-4sC accumulation D
Summary 2008-3-6pC compact and claysh accumulation under f297, abutting wall f127. It slopes toward south
Best image 2008-3-6 pC

v124

Description/Count
Description 2011-8-26cJC Compact accumulation

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-4sC k14
Elevation 2005-9-4sC 8789 @bottom
2005-9-4sC 8797 @top
D99.NVolmtrc 2005-9-4sC Surface slopes thus has alternative top and bottom elevations. Top: m4170 +59-160, bottom: m4170 +41-160.

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f297 (accumulation D) overlays f303
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-4sC q762 sits in f303
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f303 overlays f306 (layer)
2008-3-12pC f303 overlays f308 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f303 abuts f127 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f303 abuts f289 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Immediately above a deposit dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA with pottery data.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Possible Phase h1-J h1JPA use deposit in k14.
2011-11-21cJC Part of the later EDIII deposits in J2. Although the elevation is below the base of the revetment wall this is due to the slope in the area and it would actually be the same as the higher deposits immediately south of the revetment wall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-4sC ~clay
Color definition 2005-9-4sC reddish brown
Texture 2005-9-4sC very compact
Photo of view


Disposition
Storage 2005-9-4sC P904



J2f304

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0304.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-16cJC f383
Category 2005-9-4!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-4aL accumulation A
Summary 2008-3-7pC soft brown accumulation in the SE corner of k100
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v126
Alternative definitions 2011-1-5cJC fill

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-16cJC Today we reexcavated k100 and removed all the backfill revealing what remains of f304.
Argument 2011-1-5cJC Once k100 was excavated in 2009 it became apparent that the triangular deposition of a softer soil in the SE corner of k100 was not part of the original depositional sequence linked to the pavements but instead was the fill of pit. It appears that f304 is part of this pit fill.
Procedure 2009-8-16cJC It was unclear if we had the same feature this year as was described in the UGR as f304 so we assigned it a new feature number f383 but it is now apparent they are the same. For the rest of this season we will refer to this accumulation by its new number f383
lack of information 2010-8-8yM q log does not indicate the existance of a qlot for that feature probably there was no pottery found

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-4aL k100
Elevation 2005-9-4aL 8609 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f268 (accumulation D) covers f304
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f304 abuts f276 (pavement C)
2008-3-12pC f304 abuts f287 (pavement C)
2008-3-12pC f304 abuts f292 (pavement C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s660J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC all layers above are dated to phase h1-J h1JPA
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Accumulation in the SE corner.
2011-11-21cJC Although this feature was originally identfied by the excavators in 2005 as part of the pebble floor deposits it was clear in 2009 that it was the fill of the pit in the SE corner of k100, therefore it is assigned to the stratum associated with this cut.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-4aL ~clay
Color definition 2005-9-4aL brown
Color number 2005-9-4aL 7.5YR5/4
Hardness 2005-9-4aL medium soft
Texture 2005-9-4aL fine
Photo of view





Disposition
Storage 2005-9-4aL exposed, not excavated



J2f305

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0305.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-4!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-4aL lense D
Best image
Best Image 2011-1-5cjc
L_W18d0913 J2w205 T313 pC.jpg

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-12pC f305 has been assigned to the East baulk of k15

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM this feature is assigned to the east baulk in k15 so no descriptive attributes were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-4aL k15
North Coordinate 2010-8-8yM Since this feature is a baulk so no type of contact was assigned for it
Elevation 2005-9-4aL 8996 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-4aL q764 sits in f305
2005-9-4aL q765 sits in f305

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Assignment tentative, based on elevation.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH E baulk.
2011-5-16cJC based on elevations only.
2011-11-21cJC Elevations indicate it is in the upper levels of brickfall, likely after the use area had been covered.
Drawing of view

w44

w203

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM Elevations indicate it is in the upper levels of brickfall, likely after the use area had been covered.
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P904



J2f306

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0306.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-4!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-4sC layer

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-4sC SW corner
2008-3-12pC layer located in the S-W corner of k14, characterized by a sloping surface, as the layers above

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes such as color texture and hardness where recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-4sC k14
Elevation 2005-9-4sC 8759 @bottom
2005-9-4sC 8791 @top
D99.NVolmtrc 2005-9-4sC Top surface slopes, has an alternative top elevation: m4170 +41-158

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f303 (accumulation D) overlays f306
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-4sC q768 sits in f306
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f306 overlays f307 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f306 overlays f309 (lense D)
2008-3-12pC f306 abuts f289 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Several shape sherds that all date to Phase h1-J h1JPA.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Sloping cultural layer in k14.
2011-5-16cJC Dated to late EDIII based on ceramics. It is one of the sloping layers that abuts the bottom of the revetment wall ( f128).
2011-11-21cJC Sloping layer, probably dating towards end of EDIII occupation in k14. This was then overlaid by f303 and then by the early Mittani deposits.
I99.NTime 2005-9-12mKB this feature is in k14 but related to the use area in the column. Many more shape sherds in this feature, all dating to Phase h1-J h1JPA.

Disposition
Storage 2005-9-4sC P904



J2f307

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0307.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-4!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-4mH accumulation D
Summary 2008-3-7pC red accumulation sloping towards south, North of wall f288 and west of wall f127
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v128

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-4mH Red layer.
2010-8-8yM It's a natural accumulation layer located in k14 between walls f127 and f288

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM q log does not indicate the existance of a qlot for that feature probably there was no pottery found

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-4mH k14
Elevation 2005-9-4mH 8806 @top
2005-9-12mH 8756
2005-9-12mH 8762
2005-9-12mH 8789

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2010-8-8yM f219 (accumulation D) overlays f307
2008-3-12pC f306 (layer) overlays f307
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f307 overlays f308 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f307 overlays f309 (lense D)
2008-3-12pC f307 abuts f127 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f307 abuts f289 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s620J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3sJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Under f306, which dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Under f306 which is dated to the late EDIII based on ceramics. It is one of the sloping layers that abuts the bottom of the revetment wall ( f128)
2011-11-21cJC Just after the construction of the flanking wall. Unclear exact periodization as ceramics are still unanalyzed. Could be subject to further revision

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-9-4mH strong brown
Color number 2005-9-4mH 7.5YR5/6
Photo of view




Photo of view



Disposition
Storage 2005-9-4mH exposed, not excavated



J2f308

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0308.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-4!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-4mH accumulation D
Summary 2008-3-7pC red brownish accumulation exposed only in part under f307, abutting wall f127
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v128
2008-3-12 pC

v125a

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-4mH NE corner.
2010-8-8yM It's a natural accumulation layer in the northeast corner of k14

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM q log does not indicate the existance of a qlot for that feature probably there was no pottery found
2010-8-9yM this feature was only exposed not excavated therefore hardness and texture and color were not recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-4mH k14
Elevation 2005-9-4mH 8806 @top
2005-9-12mH 8794

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2010-8-8yM f219 (accumulation D) overlays f308
2008-3-12pC f303 (accumulation D) overlays f308
2008-3-12pC f307 (accumulation D) overlays f308
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f308 abuts f127 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s620J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3sJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Under f306, which dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Under f306 which is dated to the late EDIII based on ceramics. It is one of the sloping layers that abuts the bottom of the revetment wall ( f128)
2011-11-21cJC Just after the construction of the flanking wall. Unclear exact periodization as ceramics are still unanalyzed. Could be subject to further revision
Photo of view



Disposition
Storage 2005-9-4mH exposed, not excavated



J2f309

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0309.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-4!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-4mH lense D
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v130

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-4mH SW corner.
2008-3-12pC layer located on the South-West corner of k14, abutting f289

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-8yM q log does not indicate the existance of a qlot for that feature probably there was no pottery found
2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes such as color texture and hardness were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-4mH k14
Elevation 2005-9-4mH 8745 @top
2005-9-12mH 8739

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f306 (layer) overlays f309
2008-3-12pC f307 (accumulation D) overlays f309
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f309 abuts f289 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s620J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3sJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Under f306, which dated to Phase h1-J h1JPA.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Under f306 which is dated to the late EDIII based on ceramics. It is one of the sloping layers that abuts the bottom of the revetment wall ( f128)
2011-11-21cJC Just after the construction of the flanking wall
Photo of view



Disposition
Storage 2005-9-4mH exposed, not excavated



J2f310

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0310.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-4!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-4aL layer

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-12pC red claysh layer located in the Eastern portion of k4, abutting apron f131

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-4aL k4
Elevation 2005-9-4aL 8810 @bottom
2005-9-4aL 8826 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f286 (accumulation D) overlays f310
2008-3-12pC f311 (pit cut) cuts f310
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-8-29aL i25 (arrow) sits in f310
2005-9-5sC q774 sits in f310
2005-9-5aL q790 sits in f310
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f310 overlays f315 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f310 abuts f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC This feature is correlated with f350 that was dated to late EDIII based on ceramics, however, it is also at an elevation similar to brickfall layers. It is probably a mixed feature that was eroded and therefore includes both EDIII and Mittani. I have dated it to the later period as it is probably mixed.
2011-11-21cJC Possibly the same as f350 which is dated by ceramics to Late EDIII, probably belongs to early Late EDIII based on stratigraphy. It is at roughly the same elevation as the lower brickfall and so is probably eroded. It may include mixed ceramics, especially if it was excavated on level plane, it would have been cut by erosion in the west.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-4aL ~clay
Color definition 2005-9-4aL red
Color number 2005-9-4aL 2.5YR5/8
Hardness 2005-9-4aL medium soft
Texture 2005-9-4aL fine
Photo of view

Drawing of view

w208

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM fine
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P905



J2f311

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0311.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! installations
Definition 2005-9-5aL pit cut

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-5sC f311 has been assigned to a pit, aprox. 76cm in diameter in the NE portion of k4.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5aL k4
Relays 2005-9-4aL 994 (38948 50842 - 4019 / Relay location: p)
Elevation 2005-9-5aL 8792 @bottom
2005-9-5aL 8814 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f286 (accumulation D) covers f311
2008-3-12pC f312 (fi) sits in f311
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f311 cuts f310 (layer)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Starts from f310
2008-3-5pC same elevation as other pits in front of apron f298 and f300
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC cuts through f310 which is a floor layer dated to late EDIII
2011-11-21cJC Part Mittani restructuring? Shallow pits dug through EDIII layers, just under brickfall. Probably date to phase right before the brickfall.

Disposition
Storage 2005-9-5aL P905



J2f312

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0312.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2005-9-5aL ~fi

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-12pC fill of pit f311: soft brown soil

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5aL k4
Elevation 2005-9-5aL 8792 @bottom
2005-9-5aL 8814 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-5aL q779 sits in f312
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f312 sits in f311 (pit cut)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Starts from f310
2008-3-5pC fill of f311
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC fill of pit f311 which cuts through f310 which is provisionally dated to the late EDIII
2011-11-21cJC Part Mittani restructuring? Shallow pits dug through EDIII layers, just under brickfall. Probably date to phase right before the brickfall.

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-9-5aL ~clay
Color definition 2005-9-5aL dark brown
Color number 2005-9-5aL 7.5YR3/4
Hardness 2005-9-5aL medium soft
Texture 2005-9-5aL medium fine

Disposition
Storage 2005-9-5aL P905



J2f313

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0313.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2011-1-5!! other features
Definition 2011-1-5cJC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-5sC Collapse of the N section of k24.
2011-1-5cJC This feature appears to be a baulk that was removed volumetrically from the northern portion of k24. The elevations were not recorded but as k24 was not excavated very deep it probably includes the upper layers.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2011-1-5cJC Very little information was recorded about this feature, there is no photo and no descriptive attributes were recorded. In addition there are no elevations recorded for this feature or its corresponding q-lots.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5sC k24

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-5sC q783 sits in f313
2005-9-5sC q784 sits in f313
2005-9-5mH q785 sits in f313

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC sJ2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9zJ2B
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH N baulk
2011-5-16cJC Unable to assign to a stratum based on lack of elevations or localization.
2011-11-21cJC Baulk with no elevations or localization. Recording Error.



J2f314

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0314.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! build-up
2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-5mH lense D
2008-3-6pC mixed features
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v145

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-5mH Collapse of the E section of k24.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5mH k24
Elevation 2008-3-12pC 9005@bottom
2008-3-12pC 9029@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-5mH q786 sits in f314
2005-9-5aL q798 sits in f314
2005-9-6sC q805 sits in f314
2005-9-6sC q814 sits in f314
Type of contact: Earliest events 2010-8-8yM f314 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s148J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC same elevation as f125 and f137 in k13
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH E baulk.
2011-5-16cJC pC identified this stratum based on elevations
2011-11-21cJC Upper layers against the revetment wall. Baulk feature so it is difficult to correlate with use areas.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-5mH ~clay
Color definition 2005-9-5mH gray
Hardness 2005-9-5mH soft
Texture 2005-9-5mH dusty, fine
Photo of view


Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM dusty, fine
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P906



J2f315

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0315.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-5aL accumulation D

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-12pC reddish accumulation in k4 under f310

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Formal inconsistencies 2011-1-5cJC The elevation listed for this feature appears incorrect as the elevations for the feature below ( f316) are higher than the listed elevation by about 20-30cms.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5aL k4
Elevation 2005-9-5aL 8810 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f310 (layer) overlays f315
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-5aL q793 sits in f315
2005-9-5aL q795 sits in f315
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f315 covers f316 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f315 abuts f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Elevation such that f288 must have been showing.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH No screen wall in front of the apron.
2011-5-16cJC This feature is correlated with f353 that was dated to late EDIII based on ceramics
2011-11-21cJC Should be same as f353 although elevations are unclear.

Descriptive
Color definition 2005-9-5aL reddish brown
Texture 2005-9-5aL fine

Disposition
Storage 2005-9-5aL P905



J2f316

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0316.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-5sC accumulation D
Best image 2011-1-5 cJC

v133

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-7pC soft accumulation in k4 under f315

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2011-1-5cJC The elevation originally listed for the top of this feature contradicts the elevations given in the q-lots. According to the q-lot log this feature spans an elevation from 8789-8769.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5sC k4
Elevation 2005-9-5sC 8761 @top
2011-1-5cJC 8769 @bottom
2011-1-5cJC 8789 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f315 (accumulation D) covers f316
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-5aL q797 sits in f316
2005-9-5sC q799 sits in f316
2005-9-6sC q806 sits in f316
2005-9-6aL q816 sits in f316
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f316 overlays f324 (accumulation B)
2008-3-12pC f316 overlays f326 (floor A)
2008-3-12pC f316 overlays f327 (floor D)
2008-3-12pC f316 overlays f328 (floor D)
2008-3-12pC f316 abuts f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Mixed in date.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Cultural build-up in front of apron steps. Artificial feature.
2011-5-16cJC This feature is under f315 that was matched to f353 and is dated to late EDIII based on ceramics
2011-11-21cJC This feature is approximately the same elevation as f353 and is also located south of the apron. The notes from mH indicate that the ceramics were mixed in date but this may be due to the erosion f366, which cuts some of the floor features in the west, meaning that some features that were excavated on a level plane included some material from the brickfall as well.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-9-5sC brown
Color number 2005-9-5sC 7.5YR5/4
Hardness 2005-9-5sC soft
Texture 2005-9-5sC very fine
Photo of view


Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM very fine
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P906



J2f317

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0317.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-5aL isolated stone
Summary 2008-3-7pC two eroded stones sitting on the last steps of the apron f131 in the SW corner, next to wall f127. They may be come from wall f127
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v129

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-5aL Includes two stones as components.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5aL k4
Relays 2005-9-4aL 1000 (39243 50424 - 4020 / Relay location: p)
2005-9-4aL 1001 (39260 50411 - 4020 / Relay location: p)
2005-9-4aL 995 (39345 50483 - 4069 / Relay location: p)
2005-9-4aL 996 (39317 50500 - 4041 / Relay location: p)
2005-9-4aL 997 (39290 50482 - 4043 / Relay location: p)
2005-9-4aL 998 (39317 50457 - 4060 / Relay location: p)
2005-9-4aL 999 (39239 50462 - 4010 / Relay location: p)
Elevation 2005-9-5aL 8825 @bottom
2005-9-5aL 8862 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-6pC f286 (accumulation D) covers f317
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f317 rests on f131 (apron)
2008-3-12pC f317 rests on f322 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s176J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7fJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Dating based on starting elevation.
2008-3-5pC stones were covered by f286
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Two eroded stones, possibly come to rest at the end of the early Mittanni before the brickfall. This assignment is provisional.
2011-11-21cJC It is difficult to assign when these stones came to rest on the apron. They are relatively low on the apron, suggesting that they fell before the area was substantially covered. They probably belong to the period immediately before the brickfall or right at the beginning of the brickfall. The elevation would suggest they are inside the brickfall but they may have fallen before being covered by brickfall.
Photo of view




Disposition
Storage 2005-9-5aL P906



J2f318

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0318.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! build-up
2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-5aL lense D
2008-3-6pC mixed features
Best image 2011-1-5 cJC

v115

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-12pC f318 has been assigned to the South-East portion of baulk in k4

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5aL k4
North Coordinate 2010-8-8yM the type of contact assigned for the feature was reconstructed from v91
Elevation 2005-9-5aL 8860 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-5aL q803 sits in f318
Type of contact: Earliest events 2010-8-8yM f318 overlays f188 (accumulation)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s158J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Dated on the base of starting elevation.
2008-3-5pC elevation
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Baulk.
2011-5-16cJC This baulk overlays a brickfall feature ( f188)
2011-11-21cJC This baulk is composed of brickfall (see v115) and overlays the small curtain wall f323. This small curtain wall defines the use phase inside the brickfall and therefore the brickfall of f318 which comes over it must belong to the second phase of the brickfall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-5aL ~mix
Hardness 2005-9-5aL mix
Texture 2005-9-5aL mix
Photo of view



Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM mix
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P905



J2f319

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0319.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-5mH ~glacis
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v136

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-12pC the glacis, consisting in a very hard sloping surface, which follow the slope of the layers underneath

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2008-3-12pC probably due to its hardness and compact surface it was layed in order to permit the flow of water from wall f128; it can be the same kind of layer found in J1 at the same position in front of revetment wall

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5mH k14
Elevation 2005-9-5mH 8793 @top
2005-9-12mH 8781

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-29cJC f335 (brickfall) overlays f319
2009-8-29cJC f336 (accumulation) overlays f319
2009-8-29cJC f337 (volumetrically feature) overlays f319
2009-8-29cJC f352 (lense A) overlays f319
2009-8-30cJC f352 (lense A) overlays f319
2009-9-2cJC f354 (lens) overlays f319
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f319 abuts f127 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f319 abuts f289 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation and layers above dated to phase h1-J h1JPA
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Glacis associated with f288.
2011-5-16cJC This hard sloping layers is the lowest level excavated and abuts the bottom of the revetment wall ( f128). It is under EDIII accumulations and so is dated to the same period as the other EDIIIb accumulations above it.
2011-11-21cJC Hard gray layer associated with the construction of the monumental access. The type of contact with f127, the flanking wall, was not recorded originally but it likely runs underneath. In future excavations when the baulk just south of f127 is removed this question can be investigated further.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-5mH ~clay
Color definition 2005-9-5mH very pale gray
Color number 2005-9-5mH 10YR7/3
Hardness 2005-9-5mH very hard
Texture 2005-9-5mH very few inclusions, packed
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Photo of view



Disposition
Storage 2005-9-5mH exposed, not excavated



J2f320

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0320.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-5sC isolated stone
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v131

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-5sC f320 has been assigned to three floating stones (medium and small in size) located in the corner between f127 and f128 in k104.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5sC k104
Elevation 2005-9-5sC 8879 @bottom
2005-9-5sC 8902 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f320 rests on f321 (accumulation D)
2008-3-12pC f320 abuts f127 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f320 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Sits in f171
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Stone at the corner of f127 and f128.
2011-5-16cJC sits in f171
2011-11-21cJC These stones are sitting in f171 which is the transition point of EDIII and Mittani. These stones probably fell in place some time after the EDIII use, representing the non-maitainence of the area. For that reason I have dated them to early Mittani.
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Disposition
Storage 2005-9-5sC P906



J2f320.1

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/032001.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-5sC isolated stone

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-5sC 320.1 is a medium-large floating stone in the corner between f127 and f128 in k104

Volumetric localization
Relays 2005-9-6sC 1003 (39855 50541 - 3913 / Relay location: p)
2005-9-6sC 1004 (39872 50548 - 3918 / Relay location: p)
2005-9-6sC 1005 (39869 50579 - 3916 / Relay location: p)



J2f320.2

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/032002.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-5sC isolated stone

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-5sC 320.2 is a small floating stone in the corner between f127 and f128 in k104, west to f320.1

Volumetric localization
Relays 2005-9-6sC 1006 (39889 50540 - 3892 / Relay location: p)
2005-9-6sC 1007 (39885 50513 - 3875 / Relay location: p)



J2f320.3

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/032003.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-5sC isolated stone

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-5sC 320.3 is a small floating stone in the corner between f127 and f128 in k104, west to f320.2

Volumetric localization
Relays 2005-9-6sC 1008 (39911 50513 - 3879 / Relay location: p)
2005-9-6sC 1009 (39963 50301 - 3869 / Relay location: p)



J2f321

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0321.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-5sC accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v131

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-5sC f320 is the accumlation below stones f320.1, f320.2 and f320.3 located in the corner between f127 and f128 in k104.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes such as color texture and hardness were recorded

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5sC k104
Elevation 2005-9-5sC 8879 @top
2011-1-5cJC 8835 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-6sC q811 sits in f321
2005-9-6sC q812 sits in f321
2005-9-6sC q815 sits in f321
2005-9-7sC q828 sits in f321
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f320 (isolated stone) rests on f321
2008-3-12pC f227 (lense B) abuts f321
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-12pC f321 abuts f127 (wall)
2008-3-12pC f321 abuts f128 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH = f171
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH pedestal of stone f320.
2011-5-16cJC sits in f171
2011-11-21cJC Same as f171 which is uppermost levels of sloping accumulations from EDIII period. f171 includes mixed ceramics from EDIII and Mittani. Unclear which phase exactly to assign the feature since it is mixed.
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Disposition
Storage 2005-9-5sC P906



J2f322

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0322.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-5sC accumulation D
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v129

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-5sC Pedestal of stone f317, no pottery recovered.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5sC k4
Elevation 2005-9-5sC 8825 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f317 (isolated stone) rests on f322

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s176J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7fJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Dating based on starting elevation.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Pedestal of stone f317.
2011-5-16cJC Accumulations building up between the revetment wall ( f128) and curtain wall ( f288)
2011-11-21cJC Mixed feature of accumulations that stones for f127 collapsed onto. It is unknown when excactly the stones collapse but it is presumably during the Mittani times when the area was no longer kept up.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-9-5sC light brown
Hardness 2005-9-5sC soft
Texture 2005-9-5sC very fine
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Disposition
Storage 2005-9-5sC P906



J2f323

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0323.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-5mH accumulation D
Summary 2010-8-8yM its a clay natural accumulation layer in the eastern baulk of k23

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-5mH E baulk of k23.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5mH k23
North Coordinate 2010-8-8yM no type of contact was assigned for this feature
Elevation 2005-9-5mH 9168 @top
2011-1-5cJC 9127 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-6mH q817 sits in f323
2005-9-6mH q822 sits in f323

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s30J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9mJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC elevation as f30 in k13
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH E baulk of k23
2011-5-16cJC See pC's reasoning.

Descriptive
Color number 2005-9-5mH clay
Hardness 2005-9-5mH gray

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM gray
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P906



J2f324

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0324.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-5aL accumulation B

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-12pC a brown soft accumulation in the South-west portion of k4

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5aL k4
Elevation 2005-9-5aL 8779 @top
2011-1-5cJC 8746 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f316 (accumulation D) overlays f324
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-6aL q818 sits in f324

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Typological reasons 2005-9-14mH Mitanni in date.
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Accumulation on top of floor features.
2011-5-16cJC Prossibly Mittani, at the elevation similar to erosion, might be mixed EDIII and Mittani materials. Dated to later stratum but could be moved with further analysis.
2011-11-21cJC This feature includes Mittani sherds but may in fact be earlier. The erosion created an uneven surface in front of the apron and when features were excavated on a level surface they may have accidentally included both third and second millennium materials.

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-9-5aL ~sandy
Color definition 2005-9-5aL brown
Hardness 2005-9-5aL medium soft
Texture 2005-9-5aL fine

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM fine
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P906



J2f325

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0325.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-5!! build-up
Definition 2005-9-5aL accumulation B

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-12pC accumulation in the South-West portion of k14

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2011-1-5cJC Bottom elevation was not recorded. It is reconstructed here from the top elevation of the feature below.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-5aL k14
Elevation 2005-9-5aL 8738 @top
2011-1-5cJC 8710 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f210 (accumulation D) overlays f325
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2005-9-6aL q819 sits in f325
2005-9-6mH q820 sits in f325
2005-9-16mKB q820 sits in f325
2005-9-7sC q826 sits in f325
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-6pC f325 overlays f332 (floor B)
2008-3-6pC f325 abuts f288 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Abutting f288 to the south, on top of floor feature f332.
2008-3-5pC dated for the pottery to Mittani
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Associated with early Mittani curtain wall
2011-11-21cJC This feature was originally considered to be Mittani based on inclusion of Mittani sherds, but instead those sherds might have been included through the process of constructing the wall f288. It is possible then that this feature is actually from the third millennium. Above it is f310 which is tentatively associated with f350 which was dated to the late EDIII period.
I99.NTime 2005-9-16mKB the latest date of the sherds in this lot is Mittani or possibly Khabur because of the Khabur type painted body sherd and the small disk base of a bowl. Other sherds in the lot are mixed earlier periods with one rim dating to Phase 4 and sherds dating to Phase 1.

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2005-9-5aL ~clay
Color definition 2005-9-5aL gray
Hardness 2005-9-5aL soft
Texture 2005-9-5aL fine

Disposition
Removed 2010-8-8yM fine
Notes on disposition 2010-8-8yM P907



J2f326

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0326.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl2
Category 2005-9-6!! surface
Definition 2005-9-6mH floor A
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v132

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-6mH very thin and fragile plaster layer. Very difficult to excavate [hence we didn't expose much of it but left it for the next season]. Seen first in profile of k100 and associated with one stone of staircase. Gray layer right on top of it/mixed with it.
2008-2-25pC Plaster floor, associated both with the apron f131 and with the high steps of f130.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-6mH k4
Relays 2005-9-12mH 1010 (38905 51062 - 4018 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-12mH 1011 (39092 50921 - 4025 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-12mH 1012 (39056 50969 - 4024 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-12mH 1013 (39023 51107 - 4025 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-12mH 1014 (39064 51108 - 4025 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2008-3-6pC 8749@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f316 (accumulation D) overlays f326
Type of contact: Earliest events 2008-3-6pC f326 overlays f329 (floor D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Plaster floor, associated both with the apron and with the steps (the high step). Its association with the steps suggests that this floor level could date to the 3rd millennium. Perhaps this is the highest 3rd millennium floor we have.
2008-3-5pC lower than elevation of a floor in J6 f184, which date to h35- h35MZA
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Plaster floor, similar to f370. Also at the same elevations as other EDIII floors.
2011-11-21cJC Should be assigned to same as f329

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-6mH ~plaster
Color definition 2005-9-6mH white
Color number 2005-9-6mH 2.5Y8/2
Hardness 2005-9-6mH fragile
Texture 2005-9-6mH fine
Photo of view





J2f327

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0327.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl2
Category 2005-9-6!! surface
Definition 2005-9-6mH floor D
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v132

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-6mH floor surface close to the Southern baulk of k4: it is characterized by the presence of small pebbles and pottery sherds
2008-2-25pC floor surface in front of apron

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-6mH k4
Relays 2005-9-12mH 1017 (39112 50682 - 3947 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-12mH 1018 (38744 51045 - 4028 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-12mH 1019 (38986 50462 - 3949 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-12mH 1020 (38916 50890 - 4022 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-12mH 1022 (38947 50426 - 3943 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2008-3-6pC 8740@bottom
2008-3-6pC 8751@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f316 (accumulation D) overlays f327

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Floor surface on top of the plaster floor. f324 on top is Mitanni in date based on the mixed pottery recovered.
2008-3-5pC lower than elevation of a floor in J6 f184, which date to h35- h35MZA
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Equal to f353
2011-11-21cJC This feature has mixed Mittani deposits it in but that may because the erosion cut of f366 was not noticed at first and features that were excavated on a level plain would include brickfall in the western sections and third millennium material in the east. Roughly the same elevation and description as f355 from later excvations. f355 was dated to Late EDIII, or late-Mid-EDIII

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-6mH ~sand, clay
Color definition 2005-9-6mH light yellowish brown
Color number 2005-9-6mH 10YR6/4
Photo of view





J2f328

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0328.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl2
Category 2005-9-6!! surface
Definition 2005-9-6mH floor D
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v132

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-6mH hard floor surface similar to floors f330 and f329
2008-3-7pC floor surface in front of apron

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2011-1-5cJC In 2005 this feature was not excavated. In 2009 when the area was excavated the features were difficult to reestablish. As a result this feature number was not reused.
lack of information 2011-1-5cJC Elevations were not recorded. Based on v132 this feature appears to be at almost the same elevation as f327 which has a top elevation of 8751 and a bottom elevation of 8740.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-6mH k4

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-12pC f316 (accumulation D) overlays f328

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Floor surface on top of the plaster floor. f324 on top is Mitanni in date based on the mixed pottery recovered.
2008-3-5pC lower than elevation of a floor in J6 f184, which date to h35- h35MZA
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC At approximately the elevation where the securely dated features transition from Mid-EDIII to Late EDIII. Could feasibly be assigned to either grouping.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-6mH ~clay
Color definition 2005-9-6mH light yellowish brown
Color number 2005-9-6mH 10YR6/4
Texture 2005-9-6mH homogenous, fine
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Photo of view



Disposition
Removed 2011-1-5cJC homogenous, fine



J2f329

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0329.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl2
Category 2005-9-6!! surface
Definition 2005-9-6mH floor D
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v132

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-6mH hard floor surface abutting apron f131: here we found pieces of gypsum. similar to floors f328 and f330

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2011-1-5cJC In 2005 this feature was not excavated. In 2009 when the area was excavated the features were difficult to reestablish. As a result this feature number was not reused.
lack of information 2010-8-8yM q log does not indicate the existance of a qlot for that feature

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-6mH k4
Relays 2005-9-12mH 1015 (39049 50923 - 4056 / Relay location: top)
2005-9-12mH 1016 (39011 50755 - 4019 / Relay location: top)
Elevation 2008-3-6pC 8743@top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-6pC f326 (floor A) overlays f329

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Floor surface on top of the plaster floor. f324 on top is Mitanni in date based on the mixed pottery recovered.
2008-3-5pC lower than elevation of a floor in J6 f184, which date to h35- h35MZA
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC At approximately the elevation where the securely dated features transition from Mid-EDIII to Late EDIII. Could feasibly be assigned to either grouping.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-6mH ~clay
Color definition 2005-9-6mH reddish yelow
Color number 2005-9-6mH 7.5YR6/6
Texture 2005-9-6mH homogenous, fine
Photo of view




Disposition
Removed 2011-1-5cJC homogenous, fine



J2f330

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0330.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl2
Category 2005-9-6!! surface
Definition 2005-9-6mH floor D
Best image 2011-1-5 cJC

v133c

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-6mH floor surface, very hard with pieces of gypsum. Similar to floors f328, f329

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2011-1-5cJC In 2005 this feature was not excavated. In 2009 when the area was excavated the features were difficult to reestablish. As a result this feature number was not reused.
Formal inconsistencies 2011-1-5cJC mH's notes on the stratigraphy note that this feature may be above the plaster floor (possibly refering to f329). The types of contact are not listed and therefore it can not be determined the exact contact.
lack of information 2010-8-8yM q log does not indicate the existance of a qlot for that feature
2011-1-5cJC Elevations were not recorded for this feature but based on the notes it appears to be of a similar elevation to f329 at 8743

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-6mH k4
North Coordinate 2010-8-8yM the type of contact could not be recovered

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Floor surface on top of the plaster floor. f324 on top is Mitanni in date based on the mixed pottery recovered.
2008-3-5pC lower than elevation of a floor in J6 f184, which date to h35- h35MZA
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC At approximately the elevation where the securely dated features transition from Mid-EDIII to Late EDIII. Could feasibly be assigned to either grouping.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2005-9-6mH ~clay
Color definition 2005-9-6mH strong brown
Color number 2005-9-6mH 7.5YR5/6
Texture 2005-9-6mH homogenous, fine
Photo of view


Disposition
Removed 2011-1-5cJC homogenous, fine



J2f331

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0331.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-7!! build-up
2008-3-6!! unknown
Definition 2005-9-7sC accumulation D
2008-3-6pC mixed features

Description/Count
Description 2005-9-13mH f331 is a accumulation in a small area (approximately 120 cm north-south from the western wall of J02 starting approximately from m4171 and moving south and 20 cm east-west) in k14 which has been excavated as a baulk

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2005-9-13mH This was excavated as a baulk in order to straighten this area.
lack of information 2010-8-9yM no descriptive attributes such as color texture and hardness were recorded
2011-1-5cJC No q-lots are listed for this feature. Also, no elevations were given.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-7sC k14
North Coordinate 2010-8-8yM since it was excavated as a baulk no type of contact was assigned for it
Elevation 2005-9-7sC 8859 @top

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Artificial feature consists of several others.
2011-5-16cJC Based on elevation this baulk appears to be within the brickfall layers

Disposition
Removed 2011-1-5cJC Based on elevation this baulk appears to be within the brickfall layers



J2f332

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0332.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2005-9-13!! surface
Definition 2005-9-13mH floor B

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-6pC Very hard and compact floor surface. Slopes to the south

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Problems in recording 2008-3-6pC there is any information for this floor and no view. I suppose this floor is located in k14 and not in k4 as indicated, because is located south of wall f288 and under f325

Volumetric localization
Locus 2005-9-13mH k4
Elevation 2005-9-12mH 8710
2005-9-12mH 8734

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2008-3-6pC f325 (accumulation B) overlays f332

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s620J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3sJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2005-9-14mH Below the elevation of f288
Other reasons 2005-9-14mH Very hard and compact floor surface. Slopes to the south.
2011-11-21cJC Based on comparative elevations this feature should be around the elevation of mid-EDIII features such as f358

Descriptive
Analogical record
Color definition 2005-9-13mH white
Color number 2005-9-13mH 10YR8/1
Photo of view





J2f333

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0333.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2008-3-7!! unknown
Definition 2008-3-7pC isolated stone
Best image 2008-3-7 pC

v140

Description/Count
Description 2008-3-7pC oblique stone in the East section of k100, probably has the same function as f257 in the opposite side of the apron f131, at the same elevation

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2008-3-7pC this stone marks the entrance to the staircase, as does on the other side stone f257.
C99.NRecovery 2008-3-7pC this stone was better exposed during the excavation of J6, area located east of J2 (see J6 f100)

Volumetric localization
Locus 2008-3-7pC k100

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2011-1-5cJC f333 leans against f129 (wall)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s630J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3pJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2008-3-5pC is part of wall f129, while the upper part is embedded in it
Typological reasons 2008-3-5pC layers dated to h33- h33MZA abut it in J6
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Associated with the construction of the flanking wall f129
2011-11-21cJC Part of construction of f127
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J2f334

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0334.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-7-27cJC f346
2009-8-22cJC f288
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^ctwl1
Category 2009-7-21!! unknown
Definition 2009-7-21cJC wall
Summary 2009-9-1cJC Wall running east-west in k14 that abuts f127. It is the same as f288 and is part of the same wall as f346. It is a small curtian wall in front of the revetment wall ( f128) with several large limestones.
Best image 2009-9-1 cJC

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A98.NLabeling 2009-8-22cJC Because this feature remained from the previous year but we did not have access to the previous feature number at the beginning of MZ22 we assigned it a new number. It is however now known that it is, in actuality, f288.

Description/Count
Description 2009-7-21cJC This feature is the remains of the wall just west of the west apron wall ( f127). It had been excavated in 2005 but we assigned it a new feature in MZ22 (2009). Two points, the Southeast corner and the southwest corner, were measured by the surveyor Adeeb for plots ( m6130 is the SW point, m6131 is the SE point). We assigned each stone inside the wall a component number 1-9. In previous years there was another row of stones on top of those that we surveyed but these were removed. This feature therefore only represents the bottom row of stones of the whole wall. This wall abuts wall f127.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2009-7-29cJC When we first began excavations we assigned the whole J2 area (except k13 and k100) to k54 because we did not have squares strung yet. Now that we have the squares this feature can be assigned to k14.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-21cJC k54
2009-7-29cJC k14
Elevation 2009-7-21cJC 8799 @top
2009-7-21cJC 8807 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-21cJC q829 sits in f334
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-7-21cJC f335 (brickfall) abuts f334
2009-8-29cJC f346 (wall) abuts f334
2009-8-30cJC f346 (wall) abuts f334
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-20cJC f334 covers f335 (brickfall)
2009-7-21cJC f334 covers f336 (accumulation)
2009-7-21cJC f334 abuts f127 (wall)
2009-7-21cJC f334 abuts f335 (brickfall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Before the Mittani brickfall that comes up against the wall. Corresponds in time with other curtain walls.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Before the Mittanni brickfall that comes up against the wall. Corresponds in time with other curtain walls.
2011-11-21cJC Mittani wall

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-21cJC ~st
Color definition 2009-7-21cJC brown
Hardness 2009-7-21cJC very hard
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Disposition
Storage 2009-7-21cJC T721



J2f335

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0335.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-7-29cJC f336
2009-8-20cJC f352
2009-8-22cJC f289
Category 2009-7-21!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2009-7-21cJC brickfall
Summary 2009-8-27cJC Accumulation of reddish soil with some white accumulations. It is bricky in consistency and comes apart in chunks. Although orginally f335 was intended to refer to the accumulation abutting the wall f334 in the west, through a recording problem it instead became the accumulation under the wall. This accumulation was directly under the wall f346, with the stones of f349 embedded in it. It abuts the wall f127 in the east. It probably formed a foundation for the stone wall f346.
Best image 2009-9-1 cJC

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A98.NLabeling 2009-8-22cJC We excavated f335 as the materials under the wall f334 but in previous years it had been left as a baulk which was refered to as f289 which, when excavated, eventually was separated into 3 features f335, f336 and f349.

Description/Count
Description 2009-7-21cJC This accumulation abuts f334 in the east. It contains bricky material, including articulated brick pieces. This may be part of the overall brickfall area that was noted in the whole J2 area. The material was very chunky and broke apart in fist-sized pieces. f335 was exposed for several years so it was eroded and crumbly.
2009-8-20cJC Accumulation under the wall f334. It comes apart in large chunks, including a bricky material. It is relatively thick and may form a base or foundation for the wall ( f334). Inside f335, at the bottom we found some stones, confined only to the area immediately under the wall which we labeled f349. With the bricky material of f335 and the stones of f349 it is very likely that these were placed to form a foundation for the larger stones of f334.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-7-27cJC Today we continued excavating this feature after several days of not working in this area. Some smaller stones were uncovered. Their relationship to the wall ( f334) that covered f335 is unclear.
Procedure 2009-7-29cJC This feature was accidentally confused with f336 in the field. The result of this confusion is that f336 pottery was collected using feature number f335. This is not a major problem as both f336 and f335 are accumulations associated with the wall f334. Originally f335 was just the material from inside the wall. Unfortunately because of the mix up f335 is now both the material from inside the wall as well as from immediately underneath (which should have been f336).
Harmonization 2009-9-2cJC When we first began excavations we assigned the whole J2 area (except k13 and k100) to k54 because we did not have squares strung yet. Now that we have the squares this feature can be assigned to k14.
Problems in recording 2009-8-20cJC f336 was not really used so all types of contact now refer to f335 as the accumulation under the wall, not as it was originally intended as the inclusion inside of the wall.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-21cJC k54
2009-9-2cJC k14
Relays 2009-7-21cJC 1023 (39461 50054 - 8947)
Elevation 2009-7-21cJC 8807 @bottom
2009-7-21cJC 8947 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-20cJC f334 (wall) covers f335
2009-8-4cJC f349 (isolated stone) sits in f335
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-21cJC q830 sits in f335
2009-7-27cJC q844 sits in f335
2009-7-28cJC q845 sits in f335
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-7-21cJC f334 (wall) abuts f335
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f335 overlays f319 (glacis)
2009-8-29cJC f335 overlays f354 (lens)
2009-7-21cJC f335 abuts f334 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Based on ceramics, this feature is mixed EDIII and Mitanni but the Mitanni remains are probably introduced through the construction of the wall, not originally part of this deposit. Additionally, there are very few Mitanni sherds so this feature is understood to be an EDIIIB deposit.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Directly under the wall f334, presumably built at the same time
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation inside and under Mittani curtain wall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-21cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-21cJC red and gray
Hardness 2009-7-21cJC hard
Texture 2009-7-21cJC chunky
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Storage 2009-7-21cJC T721



J2f336

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0336.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-7-29cJC f335
Category 2009-7-21!! build-up
Definition 2009-7-21cJC accumulation
Summary 2009-9-1cJC Accumulation under the wall f334. This number was only used for one q-lot and then f335 was accidentally used to refer to the accumulation under wall f334. For summary purposes f335 and f336 should be considered the same accumulation.
Best image 2009-9-1 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-7-21cJC This accumulation was directly under the wall f334. It abuts the west wall of the apron ( f127). It comes apart in large chunks. The color is reddish with some small white spots. When picked it comes apart in a chunk. There do not appear to be any bricks acting as a foundation for the wall f334. This feature was presumably left in place to support the wall f334 which had not been removed, but it may have also formed a portion of a baulk.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2009-7-29cJC This feature was accidentally confused with f335 in the field. The result of this confusion is that f336 pottery was collected using feature number f335. This is not a major problem as both f336 and f335 are accumulations associated with the wall f334. Originally f335 was just the material from inside the wall. Unfortunately because of the mix up f335 is now both the material from inside the wall as well as from immediately underneath (which should have been f336).
Harmonization 2009-9-2cJC When we first began excavations we assigned the whole J2 area (except k13 and k100) to k54 because we did not have squares strung yet. Now that we have the squares this feature can be assigned to k14.
Problems in recording 2009-8-20cJC This feature was confused with f335. From now on all information refering to f336 will assume that f335 and f336 are the same feature, that is, the accumulation under the wall. The feature that would have been f336 essentially no longer exists as a separate feature due to the mix-up.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-21cJC k54
2009-9-2cJC k14
Relays 2009-7-21cJC 1024 (39382 50329 - 8807 / Relay location: NE corner)
Elevation 2009-7-21cJC 8735 @bottom
2009-7-21cJC 8807 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-7-21cJC f334 (wall) covers f336
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-21cJC q831 sits in f336
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f336 overlays f319 (glacis)
2009-8-29cJC f336 overlays f354 (lens)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Based on ceramics, this feature is mixed EDIII and Mitanni but the Mitanni remains are probably introduced through the construction of the wall, not originally part of this deposit. Additionally, there are very few Mitanni sherds so this feature is understood to be an EDIIIB deposit.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Directly under the wall f334, presumably built at the same time
2011-11-21cJC Accumulation under the Mittani wall.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-21cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-21cJC red and gray
Hardness 2009-7-21cJC medium hard
Texture 2009-7-21cJC chunky
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J2f337

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0337.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-7-22!! other features
Definition 2009-7-22cJC volumetrically feature
Summary 2009-9-1cJC North baulk of k14. This was excavated as volumetric feature.
Best image 2009-9-1 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-7-22cJC This feature was the leftover stub of a baulk from previous J2 excavations. It would have been the north baulk of k14. We decided to remove it as it was heavily eroded. We removed it down to almost the bottom but left just a little piece in place so we can continue to use the same baulk in this year's excavations. The feature was made of some hard chunky materials mixed with ashy lenses.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2009-9-2cJC When we first began excavations we assigned the whole J2 area (except k13 and k100) to k54 because we did not have squares strung yet. Now that we have the squares this feature can be assigned to k14

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-22cJC k54
2009-9-2cJC k14
Relays 2009-7-22cJC 1025 (39646 50455 - 8855 / Relay location: NE corner)
Elevation 2009-7-22cJC 8791 @bottom
2009-7-22cJC 8855 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-22cJC q832 sits in f337
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f337 overlays f319 (glacis)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Elevation
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Elevation
2011-11-21cJC Mixed Mittani and EDIII, unidentified ashy features inside.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-22cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-22cJC brown
Hardness 2009-7-22cJC medium hard
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Disposition
Storage 2009-7-22cJC T721



J2f338

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0338.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-20cJC f341
Category 2009-7-23!! fill, dumping, collapse
2009-7-23!! other features
Definition 2009-7-23cJC brickfall
2009-7-23cJC mixed features
Summary 2009-9-1cJC Large brickfall in south k15 and k5. It is composed of red and gray bricks. Probably Mittanni in date.
Best image 2009-9-1 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-7-23cJC This feature is the south section of all of J2. We have assigned it to k54 which is an over-arching locus we have been using for all the cleaning operations at the beginning of MZ22 (2009) before the squares are reestablished. The section is clearly composed of brickmelt and brickfall. The section was cut back about 50 centimeters to remove the eroded pieces and also to create more room in front of the apron for the J2 excavations of this year. Several q-lots were collected from this feature.
2009-8-20cJC Very large brickfall accumulation. It is composed of red and gray bricks. It was originally the cut of the south section but when removed it was completely composed of brickfall. At the lowest part there are large partial pieces of bricks, as we move up the section we see small portions of bricks, brickmelt and at the top the pieces of brick are almost indistinguisable but certainly still the same material only more degraded.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2009-8-3cJC The scraping of the south section of k15 and k5 revealed only brickfall. Originally this feature was described as mixed but now we can see it is very uniformly brickfall. This is the same situation as the scraping of the west section of k14 and k15, therefore, both f338 and f341 (section scraping) are brickfall and are the same feature.
Harmonization 2009-9-2cJC When we first began excavations we assigned the whole J2 area (except k13 and k100) to k54 because we did not have squares strung yet. Now that we have the squares this feature can be assigned to k15 and k5.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-23cJC k54
2009-9-2cJC k15
2009-9-2cJC k5
Elevation 2009-7-23cJC 8707 @bottom
2009-7-23cJC 8895 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-29cJC f345 (floating stones) sits in f338
2009-8-30cJC f345 (floating stones) sits in f338
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-24cJC q833 sits in f338
2009-7-24cJC q834 sits in f338
2009-7-25sH q835 sits in f338
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f338 covers f339 (floor B)
2009-8-30cJC f338 covers f344 (floor B)
2009-8-29cJC f338 covers f366 (erosion cut)
2009-8-29cJC f338 overlays f344 (floor B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Part of the large Mitanni brickfall, dated to the middle Mitanni based on the dating of erosion to the early Mitanni.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-23cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-23cJC brown
Hardness 2009-7-23cJC medium hard
Texture 2009-7-23cJC bricky
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Disposition
Storage 2009-7-23cJC T723



J2f339

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0339.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-7-25!! surface
Definition 2009-7-25cJC floor B
Summary 2009-9-1cJC Very hard gray surface in k15. This surface was probably created by the erosion ( f366) seen in the south section. Water from the erosion made it very hard. Originally thought to be a either a glacis ( f319) or a sloping surface across the whole area ( k110, k5 and k15) it turned out to be an erosion surface confined primarily to k15.
Best image 2009-9-1 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-7-25cJC Very compacted surface with some small pebbles inside. It was exposed when removing f338. It is very hard and a light gray color.
2009-8-2cJC This surface slopes down from east to west. In k5 it is 8930( m6151+158-143) in the SE corner sloping down to 8855 ( m6152-124+143) in the SW corner.
2009-8-10cJC The surface of f339 is a very flat gray surface. It is very hard and appears smooth. When the materials above it were picked they separated easily from the surface of f339. Because it overlays more than one feature it comes apart slightly differently. In the northern part when picked it comes off attached to large brown chunks (about 15cm in size). Under these chunks we found the reddish layer f348. In contrast in the SW portion of f339 when picked it comes off in an extremely thin layer and immediately overlays a pink layer ( f373). The portion underlying f339 in the north with the chunks has occasional charcoal inclusions and small white laminations from roots or water.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2009-8-10cJC I think that this layer is probably a result of the erosion we see in the south section of k110, k5 and that continues in k15. I suggest this because f339 overlays more than one feature (including f365, f373 and f348) which indicates that the layers underneath were eroded before they were overlaid by the gray layer of f339. I think the reason that it comes apart in different ways when picked is because after the erosion the water and dust settled and bonded with the different exposed layers in different ways. For example in the southwest corner it only rested on top of the pink ( f373) while in the northern part it became more bonded with the layer underneath ( f348). Also, the brickfall rests directly on top of this layer which suggests it was the last moment in time, sealing off the eroded layers before the brickfall fell on top of it.
Harmonization 2009-9-2cJC When we first began excavating we thought that perhaps f339 extended across all of J2, but when we excavated it, f339 was contained to only k15.
Evolution 2009-8-2cJC We attributed this feature to the accumulation immediately under the brickfall when we scraped back the south section of k5 and k15. It was a hard gray layer sloping down from east to west. It appeared to be the same as f344 in k110. When we began removing the feature it became unclear if this was the same feature as it appears in the SW corner of k5 that the brickfall directly overlays an uneven surface with embedded pebbles. When we remove the pebble-surface ( f362) we hope to see if f362 is a wash that cut the surface of f339 or if f339 did not continue under the brickfall as assumed. We will use the south section to verify the slope (or non-existence) of this feature.
C99.NRecovery 2009-7-25cJC We have not excavated this feature yet.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-25cJC k4
2009-9-2cJC k15
Relays 2009-8-10cJC 1102 (39154 49915 - 8705 / Relay location: SW corner of remaining portion)
2009-8-10cJC 1103 (39211 50023 - 8721 / Relay location: Center point of NW edge)
2009-8-10cJC 1104 (39232 50175 - 8733 / Relay location: NE corner point)
2009-8-10cJC 1105 (39233 50100 - 8724 / Relay location: NW corner point)
2009-8-10cJC 1106 (39041 50098 - 8714 / Relay location: SE corner)
2009-8-10cJC 1107 (39148 50173 - 8724 / Relay location: point on eastern edge)
Elevation 2009-7-25cJC 8712 @bottom
2009-7-25cJC 8724 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-29cJC f338 (brickfall) covers f339
2009-8-29cJC f341 (brickfall) overlays f339
2009-8-1cJC f354 (lens) overlays f339
2009-8-29cJC f371 (accumulation D) overlays f339
2009-8-30cJC f371 (accumulation D) overlays f339
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-10cJC q882 sits in f339
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-10cJC f339 covers f373 (lense A)
2009-8-10cJC f339 overlays f348 (floor A)
2009-8-10cJC f339 overlays f365 (floor D)
2009-8-30cJC f339 overlays f374 (floor C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s161J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Assigned to the same stratum as the erosion ( f366) that presumably created this feature.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Possibly formed by the erosion of f366
2011-11-21cJC The nature of this feature is unclear, but it appears to be a surface formed by the processes of erosion. It may have been partially eroded in the third millennium but it was furhter damaged in the mid-Mittani when the erosion of f366 happened. For this reason I have assigned this feature to the Mittani although it could be revised with further information. Similar to f371.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-25cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-25cJC gray
Hardness 2009-7-25cJC very hard
2009-8-29cJC very hard
Texture 2009-7-25cJC platy
2009-8-29cJC smooth surface
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Disposition
Storage 2009-7-25cJC T811



J2f340

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0340.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-7-25cJC f342
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2009-7-25!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2009-7-25cJC brickfall
Summary 2009-9-1cJC Small area next to the cement staircase and immediately under the cement staircase that was removed when the south section was cut back. It was composed entirely of brickfall.
Best image 2009-9-1 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-7-25cJC This feature was assigned to the removal of the dirt edging the cement staircase. It had been left in place as a border to the stairs to prevent erosion of the stairs. It was very small. It is composed of brickfall.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-2cJC Today we finished removing a portion of the area under the staircase. This portion (corresponding to q-lot q862) appears to have not been disturbed in the construction of the staircase. We collected the pottery, it appears that a portion of the reddish layer, f361, was removed in removing this feature.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-25cJC k5
Elevation 2009-7-25cJC 8806 @bottom
2009-7-25cJC 8842 @top
2009-8-2cJC 8757

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-25sH q836 sits in f340
2009-8-2cJC q862 sits in f340
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-7-25cJC f340 covers f342 (brickfall)
2009-8-29cJC f340 overlays f343 (mixed features)
2009-8-30cJC f340 overlays f343 (mixed features)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Part of large Mitanni brickfall

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-25cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-25cJC brown and red
Hardness 2009-7-25cJC medium hard
Texture 2009-7-25cJC bricky
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Notes on analogical record 2009-9-1cJC There is no direct view of this feature as a separate feature but it is part of the large brickfall f338. The best view was chosen from the pre-excavation photos and f340 is visible in the area just to the east of the cement staircase.

Disposition
Storage 2009-7-25cJC T725



J2f341

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0341.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-20cJC f338
Category 2009-7-25!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2009-7-25cJC brickfall
Summary 2009-9-1cJC Large brickfall composed of red and gray bricks, seen clearly in section that covers the western part of k15. It is part of the same brickfall as f338. The bricks at the bottom are larger and more clearly articulate and appear more degraded towards the top of f341. This feature was originally excavated as a volumetric feature but it was composed entirely of brickfall.
Best image 2009-9-1 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-7-25cJC This feature is the remains of a baulk from the previous excavations. It is in the western part of k14. It is very large, extending 6.5 meters south from its NE corner ( r1028) and 70 centimeters to the west. It abuts the south section of J2 ( f338)
2009-7-26cJC Some large chunks of carbonized wood. The largest was the size of a fist. pC removed the largest pieces from the section. They were collected as a sample. We also found large reddish brick chunks with white inclusions.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-25cJC k14
2009-9-2cJC k15
Relays 2009-7-25cJC 1028 (39487 50008 - 8859 / Relay location: NE corner of removal of baulk stub in k14, k15)
Elevation 2009-7-25cJC 8724 @bottom
2009-7-25cJC 8859 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-29cJC f345 (floating stones) sits in f341
2009-8-30cJC f345 (floating stones) sits in f341
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-25sH q837 sits in f341
2009-7-25sH q839 sits in f341
2009-7-26sH q840 sits in f341
2009-7-26sH q843 sits in f341
2009-7-28cJC q846 sits in f341
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f341 overlays f339 (floor B)
2009-8-29cJC f341 overlays f373 (lense A)
2009-8-29cJC f341 overlays f374 (floor C)
2009-8-29cJC f341 abuts f346 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Part of the large Mitanni brickfall, dated to the middle Mitanni based on the dating of erosion to the early Mitanni.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-25cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-25cJC brown and red
2009-8-29cJC red and gray
Hardness 2009-7-25cJC medium hard
Texture 2009-7-25cJC bricky
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Disposition
Storage 2009-7-25cJC T725



J2f342

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0342.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-7-25cJC f340
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2009-7-25!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2009-7-25cJC brickfall
Summary 2009-9-1cJC Removal of brickfall in south k5 under the cement staircase. This feature is the same as f341, both refering to removal of brickfall surrounding the cement staircase.
Best image 2009-9-1 cJC

v151

Description/Count
Description 2009-7-25cJC The removal of the remaining brickfall in the south part of k5. It is composed of red and gray brick pieces. It is hard and comes apart in bricky chunks when picked. In MZ21 this area was part of J7.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-25cJC k5
Elevation 2009-7-25cJC 8786 @bottom
2009-7-25cJC 8806 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-7-25cJC f340 (brickfall) covers f342
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-25sH q838 sits in f342
2009-7-26sH q841 sits in f342
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f342 covers f360 (mixed features)
2009-8-29cJC f342 covers f366 (erosion cut)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Part of the large Mitanni brickfall, dated to the middle Mitanni based on the dating of erosion to the early Mitanni.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-25cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-25cJC brown and red
Hardness 2009-7-25cJC medium hard
Texture 2009-7-25cJC bricky
Notes on analogical record 2009-9-1cJC There is no direct view of this feature as a separate feature but it is part of the large brickfall f338. The best view was chosen from the pre-excavation photos and f342 is the portion of the brickfall hidden by the cement staircase.

Disposition
Storage 2009-7-25cJC T725



J2f343

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0343.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-7-26!! other features
Definition 2009-7-26cJC mixed features
Summary 2009-9-1cJC Dirt, including backfill from under the cement staircase. Has no stratigraphic importance

Description/Count
Description 2009-7-26cJC Removal of dirt from under cement staircase. This was partially composed of backfill and partially of brickfall.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Strategy 2009-7-26cJC Although it has no real context we collected the pottery and assigned a feature.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-26cJC k5
Relays 2009-7-25cJC 1030 (38895 50752 - 8759 / Relay location: NE corner)
Elevation 2009-7-26cJC 8755 @bottom
2009-7-26cJC 8823 @top
2009-8-29cJC 8755 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-29cJC f340 (brickfall) overlays f343
2009-8-30cJC f340 (brickfall) overlays f343
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-26cJC q842 sits in f343
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f343 overlays f360 (mixed features)
2009-8-30cJC f343 overlays f360 (mixed features)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC sJ2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9zJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Unassigned, includes backfill from cement staircase.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Includes backfill from cement staircase.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-26cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-26cJC light brown
Notes on analogical record 2009-9-1cJC There is no view of this feature as it has no archaeological significance.

Disposition
Storage 2009-7-26cJC T726



J2f344

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0344.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl2
Category 2009-7-26!! surface
Definition 2009-7-26cJC floor B
Summary 2009-9-1cJC Hard compact surface in south k110. It is about 10cm thick in section and a very distinct gray color. It has some sherds and pebbles embedded in it.
Best image 2009-9-1 cJC

v158a

Description/Count
Description 2009-7-26cJC Very hard surface with some small pebbles and sherds. Highly compacted and appearing to slope down to the southwest of J2. It is covered by the brickfall ( f338, f342). It is a light gray color.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-26cJC k5
Relays 2009-7-25cJC 1033 (38782 50706 - 8784 / Relay location: SW corner of f344)
2009-7-25cJC 1034 (38826 50712 - 8779 / Relay location: NW corner of f344)
Elevation 2009-7-26cJC 8772 @bottom
2009-7-26cJC 8783 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-30cJC f338 (brickfall) covers f344
2009-8-29cJC f338 (brickfall) overlays f344
2009-8-19cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f344
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-26sH q852 sits in f344
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f344 covers f347 (floor B)
2009-8-30cJC f344 covers f347 (floor B)
F99.NContact 2009-8-29cJC f344 is covered by a thin layer in section, it has not been possible to correlate the features seen in the south section of k110 (the locus in which we found f344) with the previous excavations. It is possible that f310 is the feature covering f344 although there is no feature under the brickfall (which was a large feature f286) that matches the description of f344. Therefore, no types of contact have been assigned covering f344.

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Based on ceramics dated to EDIIIB
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q852- p1 conical cup with string cut base; - p16 coarse reddish-brown bowl similar to J2 f258 q683- p1 (see under this entry the references to comparative bowls in J1); - p5, - p15 and - p17 bowls with flat bases and strong wheel marks; - p3 yellow-buff jar with a slightly outturned rim; - p20 cup with string cut base with swelling of body wall just above the base; - p9 reddish-buff conical cup; - p8 greenish-buff conical cup
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Based on ceramics dated to EDIII
2011-11-21cJC Late EDIII floor in front of the apron. This is the highest preserved floor. It is possible there were more floors above this feature but they were destroyed or removed in antiquity due to erosion. The brickfall falls directly on this feature.
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB Phase 4c

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-26cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-26cJC gray
Hardness 2009-7-26cJC hard
Texture 2009-7-26cJC smooth
Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view



Drawing of view

w209

w210

Disposition
Storage 2009-7-26cJC T721



J2f345

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0345.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-7-26!! unknown
2009-7-27!! unknown
Definition 2009-7-26cJC ~floating stones
2009-7-27cJC isolated stone
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Six floating stones inside the large brickfall. They are all at about the same elevation but do not form any kind of structure.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v157

Description/Count
Description 2009-7-27cJC Six floating stones in k15. They are floating in the brickfall of f341 and f338. Components were assigned to each stone f345.1, f345.2, f345.3, f345.4, f345.5, f345.6 and relayed.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-26cJC k15
Elevation 2009-7-26cJC 8749 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f345 sits in f338 (brickfall)
2009-8-30cJC f345 sits in f338 (brickfall)
2009-8-29cJC f345 sits in f341 (brickfall)
2009-8-30cJC f345 sits in f341 (brickfall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Inside the Mittani brickfall and thus dated to the same stratum.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-26cJC ~st
Color definition 2009-7-26cJC gray
Hardness 2009-7-26cJC very hard
Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view

Drawing of view

w209

Disposition
Storage 2009-7-26cJC T726



J2f345.1

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034501.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-27cJC 1035 (38965 50268 - 8749 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f345.2

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034502.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-27cJC 1036 (38985 50202 - 8744 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f345.3

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034503.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-27cJC 1037 (39038 50110 - 8741 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f345.4

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034504.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-27cJC 1038 (39122 49945 - 8742 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f345.5

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034505.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-27cJC 1039 (39204 49953 - 8766 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f345.6

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034506.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-27cJC 1040 (39256 49908 - 8768 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f346

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0346.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-7-27cJC f334
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^ctwl1
Category 2009-7-26!! installations
Definition 2009-7-26cJC wall
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Small curtain wall in front of the revetment wall ( f128) to the west of the the wall f127. f346, together with f334, is one wall that abuts the western wall ( f127) of the apron ( f131). It is composed of large limestones, some with a triangular shape. The f346 portion of the wall was partially collapsed when excavated.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v161

Description/Count
Description 2009-7-27cJC Accumulation of stones in k14. They appear to form a wall. The stones to the north of the wall appear to be stones that have fallen off the top of the wall.
2009-7-28cJC This wall is composed of several large stones. It is held together with a brown soil. It is probably a continuation of f334 although there was no direct contact visible between f346 and f334 when f334 was removed. Very few sherds were found inside of the wall. 20 stones of this feature were relayed, only 18 were visible before dismantling the wall. Most of the stones were medium sized (approximately 30x30cm) while some were quite large (approximately 50x60cm).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Strategy 2009-7-27cJC We will assign one feature to all the stones, even those that have fallen off the top. Although this wall appears to line up with f334, we have given it a separate feature as it was not found touching f334 and could conceivably be different, however, I believe it is a continuation of wall f334.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-26cJC k14
Elevation 2009-7-26cJC 8741 @bottom
2009-7-26cJC 8798 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-7-28cJC f351 (accumulation) sits in f346
2009-8-29cJC f341 (brickfall) abuts f346
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-7-28cJC f346 covers f352 (lense A)
2009-8-30cJC f346 abuts f288 (wall)
2009-8-29cJC f346 abuts f334 (wall)
2009-8-30cJC f346 abuts f334 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC This feature is stratigraphically before the Mittani brickfall that comes up against the wall. It corresponds in time with other curtain walls.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Before the Mittanni brickfall that comes up against the wall. Corresponds in time with other curtain walls.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-26cJC ~st
Color definition 2009-7-26cJC gray
Hardness 2009-7-26cJC hard
Texture 2009-7-26cJC stony
Notes on typology 2009-7-28cJC The brickfall ( f341) comes up to the south face of this wall. The wall appears to have already collapsed by the time the brickfall comes and covers it. This suggests that the wall had already fallen into disuse and had had several stones fall over before the brickfall came and covered it.
Photo of view




Photo of view





Disposition
Storage 2009-7-26cJC T728



J2f346.1

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034601.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1058 (39385 50061 - 8745 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f346.2

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034602.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1059 (39382 50030 - 8747 / Relay location: edge of stone)
2009-7-28pC 1060 (39385 49984 - 8762 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f346.5

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034605.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1061 (39498 50094 - 8732 / Relay location: edge of stone)
2009-9-1cJC 1072 (39523 50105 - 8801 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f346.6

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034606.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-9-1cJC 1073 (39552 50030 - 8776 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f346.8

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034608.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1062 (39484 49980 - 8792 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f346.9

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034609.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1063 (39523 49985 - 8814 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f346.10

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034610.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1064 (39493 50020 - 8797 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f346.11

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034611.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1065 (39460 50009 - 8798 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f346.12

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034612.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1070 (39437 50001 - 8780 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f346.13

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034613.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1071 (39453 49967 - 8776 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f346.14

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034614.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1069 (39422 50028 - 8771 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f346.15

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034615.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1066 (39454 50036 - 8811 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f346.16

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034616.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1067 (39465 50057 - 8810 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f346.17

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034617.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1068 (39449 50080 - 8781 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f346.18

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034618.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-9-1cJC 1074 (39616 50126 - 8788 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f346.19

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034619.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1075 (39471 50013 - 8748 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f347

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0347.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl2
Category 2009-7-26!! surface
Definition 2009-7-26cJC floor B
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Very compact gray floor in k110. It is part of a long sequence of floors in front of the apron ( f131) indicating the long-use of the area.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v213

Description/Count
Description 2009-7-27cJC Very hard compacted floor in south k110. It is a grayish color with some flat sherds embedded in it.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-26cJC k110
Elevation 2009-7-26cJC 8767 @bottom
2009-7-26cJC 8772 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-29cJC f344 (floor B) covers f347
2009-8-30cJC f344 (floor B) covers f347
2009-8-19cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f347
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-28cJC q848 sits in f347
2009-8-3cJC q865 sits in f347
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-4cJC f347 covers f350 (floor B)
2009-8-20cJC f347 covers f350 (floor B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Floor above ( f344) dated to EDIII with ceramics and floor below ( f359) is also EDIII so all layers between were also assigned to EDIII based on stratigraphy.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Late EDIII deposit in south k110
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB unclear

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-26cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-26cJC gray
Hardness 2009-7-26cJC hard
Texture 2009-7-26cJC coarse
Notes on typology 2009-9-18mKB only tiny body sherds
Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view

Drawing of view

w208

w209

w210

Disposition
Storage 2009-7-26cJC T728



J2f348

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0348.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-7-26!! surface
Definition 2009-7-26cJC floor A
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Very red granular accumulation in k15. It may form a subfloor for the f359 and f373. This feature was only partially exposed and was not excavated.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v175

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-22cJC This feature is a granular red layer that crumbles easily. It is much redder than anything around it. It is soft and in some places it comes off when we pick the layer above it ( f339).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-7-28cJC Reddish layer under f339 that we have not excavated yet. It was slightly exposed in the SW corner of k15.
Argument 2009-8-22cJC This feature is probably the same as f379 in k110 although we do not have a direct connection.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-26cJC k15
Relays 2009-8-22cJC 1137 (39239 49894 - 8712 / Relay location: NW corner)
2009-8-22cJC 1138 (39175 50160 - 8719 / Relay location: NE corner)
Elevation 2009-7-26cJC 8712 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-10cJC f339 (floor B) overlays f348
2009-8-19cJC f373 (lense A) overlays f348
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f348 overlays f374 (floor C)
2009-8-30cJC f348 overlays f374 (floor C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Assumed to be the same as floor f379 which is from a more stratified context based on the matrix and composition of the feature.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Although there is not direct stratigraphic connection it appears to be similar to f379 which is dated to the moment between the construction of the monumental access and the flanking wall. The reddish color, however, suggests that it may be similar to f359, the salmon floor which is presumed constructed at the same time as the flanking wall

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-26cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-26cJC red
Color number 2009-7-26cJC 5YR7/6
Hardness 2009-7-26cJC soft
Texture 2009-7-26cJC granular
Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view




Photo of view




Disposition
Storage 2009-7-26cJC Not removed



J2f349

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0349.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-7-26!! unknown
Definition 2009-7-26cJC isolated stone
Summary 2009-9-9cJC A group of large pebbles, about 10-20cm in size, sitting in the accumulation ( f335) under the wall f334. They may form a part of the base of the wall.

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-4cJC Grouping of 22 stones in k14 under the area of the wall f334. These stones are sitting in f335. The stones were smaller than those composing the wall f346 and f334. The stones were approximately 20-30cms in size.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Strategy 2009-8-4cJC These stones were relayed together as a group by pC and sH but each stone was assigned a component number. pC sketched the location of the stones.
Argument 2009-8-4cJC The stones seem to form a base to the wall f334, overlayed with some soil with the larger stones of f334 sitting on top. It was not defined as a wall because it is only one row of stones, with no height.
lack of information 2009-8-4cJC No photos were taken of this feature.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-26cJC k14
Elevation 2009-7-26cJC 8764 @top
2009-7-26cJC 8807 @bottom
2009-8-29cJC 8807 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-4cJC f349 sits in f335 (brickfall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Directly under the wall f334, it is presumably built at the same time as a foundation
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Stones associated with construction of Mittani curtain wall

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-26cJC ~st
Color definition 2009-7-26cJC gray
Hardness 2009-7-26cJC very hard
Texture 2009-7-26cJC stony
Notes on analogical record 2009-9-9cJC There is no view of this feature as it was accidentally removed before photographing.

Disposition
Storage 2009-7-26cJC T728



J2f349.1

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034901.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28sG 1042 (39326 50270 - 8764 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f349.2

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034902.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28sG 1043 (39325 50250 - 8759 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f349.3

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034903.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28sG 1044 (39318 50247 - 8759 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f349.4

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034904.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28sG 1045 (39337 50235 - 8763 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f349.5

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034905.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28sG 1046 (39333 50227 - 8766 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f349.6

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034906.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1047 (39335 50195 - 8767 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f349.7

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034907.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1048 (39347 50192 - 8761 / Relay location: center of stone)



J2f349.8

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034908.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1049 (39347 50168 - 8759 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f349.9

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034909.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1051 (39335 50150 - 8761 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f349.11

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034911.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1050 (39377 50192 - 8763 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f349.12

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034912.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1053 (39294 50214 - 8741 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f349.13

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034913.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1052 (39311 50197 - 8747 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f349.14

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034914.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1054 (39368 50223 - 8755 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f349.15

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034915.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1055 (39459 50141 - 8766 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f349.17

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034917.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1056 (39400 50112 - 8792 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f349.22

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/034922.HTM


Volumetric localization
Relays 2009-7-28pC 1057 (39445 50110 - 8757 / Relay location: edge of stone)



J2f350

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0350.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl2
Category 2009-7-26!! surface
Definition 2009-7-26cJC floor B
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Soft, sandy layer with a reddish color. It is a very thin accumulation. It is one of a series of 11 level floors and accumulations in south k110.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v213
A98.NLabeling 2009-8-20cJC This feature was only recovered in the south section of k110 where we cut back the baulk. Possibly equal to f310

Description/Count
Description 2009-7-28cJC Sandy reddish layer. Very crumbly and coarse.
2009-8-4cJC This feature is very thin, less than 5cm thick. In the section is is clearly distinguishable because it is soft and crumbles easily. The sandy particles are very coarse and are red and white. We only exposed this feature when we cut back the south section of k110.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-26cJC k110
Elevation 2009-7-26cJC 8757 @bottom
2009-7-26cJC 8767 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-4cJC f347 (floor B) covers f350
2009-8-20cJC f347 (floor B) covers f350
2009-8-19cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f350
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-28cJC q849 sits in f350
2009-8-3cJC q866 sits in f350
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-4cJC f350 covers f353 (floor)
2009-8-20cJC f350 covers f353 (floor)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Floor above ( f344) dated to EDIII with ceramics and floor below ( f359) is also EDIII so all layers between were also assigned to EDIII based on stratigraphy.
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q849- p9 bowl with squared rim; - p8 bowl with squared rim but coarser than - p9; - p5 and - p7 flat based in a fine ware with strong wheel marks on the exterior; - p3 small round sided bowl
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Late EDIII deposit in south k110
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB Phase 4c

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-26cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-26cJC reddish
Hardness 2009-7-26cJC soft
Texture 2009-7-26cJC sandy
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Disposition
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J2f351

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0351.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-7-26!! build-up
Definition 2009-7-26cJC accumulation
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Brown accumulation inside of the wall f346.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-7-28cJC Brown soil found inside of wall f346. It is full of fist-sized rocks but not much pottery. It is possibly the mortar of the wall. It is not very compacted.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-26cJC k14
Elevation 2009-7-26cJC 8741 @bottom
2009-7-26cJC 8798 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-28cJC q850 sits in f351
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-7-28cJC f351 sits in f346 (wall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC It is inside of wall f346, which is assigned to the this strata based on its stratigraphic relationship to the brickfall.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Inside of Mittani wall

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-26cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-26cJC brown
Hardness 2009-7-26cJC soft
Texture 2009-7-26cJC crumbly
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Disposition
Storage 2009-7-26cJC T728



J2f352

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0352.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-20cJC f335
Category 2009-7-26!! build-up
Definition 2009-7-26cJC lense A
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Accumulation under the wall f346. It is only partially excavated as we did not remove all of the wall.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-8-20cJC Accumulation under the wall f346.
2009-9-9cJC Comes aprt in chunks, has a reddish and brown colors. Very similar to f335.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-26cJC k14
Elevation 2009-7-26cJC 8741 @top
2009-7-26cJC 8752 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-7-28cJC f346 (wall) covers f352
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-28cJC q851 sits in f352
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f352 overlays f319 (glacis)
2009-8-30cJC f352 overlays f319 (glacis)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC This deposit is thought to be the same as the f335 and thus is assigned to the same stratum, despite being associated with the wall f334, which is dated to the Mitanni.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Directly under all f346, presumably part of the same construction
2011-11-21cJC Under the Mittani wall, may contain mixed ceramics from both third and second millennium as the construction of the wall seems to have disturbed the surrounding accumulations somewhat. See v130 for the disturbance of third millennium deposits north of the wall.

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2009-7-26cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-26cJC brown
Hardness 2009-7-26cJC medium soft
Texture 2009-7-26cJC chunky



J2f353

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0353.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl2
Category 2009-7-26!! surface
Definition 2009-7-26cJC floor
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Reddish accumulation in south k110, one of the series of 11 floors and accumulations in this area demonstrating the long use. This layer is distinguished from f350 as it is less sandy and is more compact.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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A98.NLabeling 2009-8-20cJC This feature was only recovered in the south section of k110 where we cut back the baulk. It still needs to be correlated with the features from the previous excavation but is possibly f315

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-1cJC Coarse material with reddish particles.
2009-8-4cJC This layer is similar to the one immediately above it but it is harder and less sandy. It is still reddish in color. It is very coarse with larger particles. It feels rough in your hand. It includes some small pebbles. We only exposed this section when we cut back the south section of k110.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-26cJC k110
Elevation 2009-7-26cJC 8757 @bottom
2009-7-26cJC 8761 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-4cJC f350 (floor B) covers f353
2009-8-20cJC f350 (floor B) covers f353
2009-8-19cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f353
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-30cJC q853 sits in f353
2009-8-3sG q867 sits in f353
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-1cJC f353 covers f355 (pavement C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Floor above ( f344) dated to EDIII with ceramics and floor below ( f359) is also EDIII so all layers between were also assigned to EDIII based on stratigraphy.
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q853- p4 hole mouth jar with rounded rim; q853- p3 cooking pot with rounded rim; q642- p8 Metallic ware jar; q642- p6 beaded rim bowl; q642- p2 Ninevite V small ribbed cup; q642- p4 yellow-brown conical cup
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Late EDIII based on ceramics from mKB
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB Phase 4c

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-26cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-26cJC gray
Hardness 2009-7-26cJC medium hard
Texture 2009-7-26cJC coarse
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J2f354

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0354.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-7-30!! unknown
Definition 2009-7-30cJC lense A
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Accumulation immediately to the west of f127, where it met with the curtian wall f344. It is composed of gray laminations overlaying the hard gray layer, f319. This feature was probably created by water collecting near the base of the corner of the two walls ( f344 and f127).
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-8-1cJC Layer covering the hard gray layer ( f319) in k14. This feature comes apart in flaky layers. It is probably composed of laminations created by water. It is a mix of the gray surfaces with brown softer soil. It is located to the south of where wall f334 was located. It is possible that the laminations were caused by the location of the wall. It is not very compacted.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-30cJC k14
Elevation 2009-7-30cJC 8736 @bottom
2009-7-30cJC 8757 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-29cJC f335 (brickfall) overlays f354
2009-8-29cJC f336 (accumulation) overlays f354
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-30cJC q854 sits in f354
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-9-2cJC f354 overlays f319 (glacis)
2009-8-1cJC f354 overlays f339 (floor B)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s161J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC This feature is possibly the same erosion and water damage that formed f339 and f371 and is thus assigned to the same feature.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Although this feature is directly on top of the f319 which was dated to the construction of the monumental access it appears to be considerably later. Any accumulations that may have overlaid f319 appear to have been removed by erosion. The thin laminations of these layers indicates the presence of water, probably water that caused the erosion f366. As a result I have assigned the damaged features in this corner near the flanking wall f127 to the same stratum as the major erosion event.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-30cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-30cJC gray
Hardness 2009-7-30cJC soft
Texture 2009-7-30cJC flaky
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Disposition
Storage 2009-7-30cJC T730



J2f355

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0355.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl2
Category 2009-7-30!! surface
Definition 2009-7-30cJC pavement C
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Floor composed of pebbles and sherds laying flat, recovered only in the southern portion of k110.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-8-1cJC Pebble and sherd floor in the southern portion of k110. Presumably the floor covered the entire locus but we have only the portion remaining where we are cutting down the south section of k110. The floor is about 5cm thick with the sherds mostly lying flat. There are many pebbles in both the surface of the floor and also the matrix that makes up the subfloor. The surface of the floor appears gray but when picked it is a rich brown color. The soil is coarse but when you rub it between your fingers it is very soft and fine.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2009-8-3cJC Appears to be the same as f327 from the previous excavations

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-30cJC k110
Elevation 2009-7-30cJC 8752 @bottom
2009-7-30cJC 8757 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-1cJC f353 (floor) covers f355
2009-8-19cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f355
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-30cJC q856 sits in f355
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-1cJC f355 overlays f357 (floor D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Floor above ( f344) dated to EDIII with ceramics and floor below ( f359) is also EDIII so all layers between were also assigned to EDIII based on stratigraphy.
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q856- p10 and - p15 coarse medium gray string cut cup bases; q856- p1, - p5, - p6 flat bases of cups or bowls with lower vessel walls rounded just above the base; q856- p11 with squared rim in a coarse ware; q856- p8, - p13, - p17 jars with rim pointed and rounded on the exterior; q856- p1 jar with interior grooved rim; q856- p14 flaring rim jar
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Late EDIII based on ceramics from mKB, elevation similar to f327.
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB Phase 4c

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-30cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-30cJC reddish
Hardness 2009-7-30cJC medium hard
Texture 2009-7-30cJC coarse with pebbles and sherds
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J2f356

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0356.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^bf
Category 2009-7-30!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2009-7-30cJC brickfall
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Brickfall in k111. This feature was an arbitrary 20 cm deep to remove a portion of the brickfall to allow for easier access from the J7 vantage point to J2.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-8-1cJC Brickfall in J7 k6, it was excavated as part of J2 this year. We removed about 20cm to make access from J7 easier. This was part of the site presentation project, not really part of the objectives of J2. The feature contained articulated red and gray bricks similar to those seen in the south section of J2 k14 and visible in all of the west sections of J7.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-7-30cJC k111
Elevation 2009-7-30cJC 8815 @bottom
2009-7-30cJC 8827 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-7-30cJC q855 sits in f356
2009-0-8-sH q877 sits in f356

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s160J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Part of the large Mittani brickfall, dated to the middle Mittani based on the dating of erosion to the early Mittani.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Brickfall directly on cut of erosion.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-7-30cJC clay
Color definition 2009-7-30cJC brown
Hardness 2009-7-30cJC medium soft
Texture 2009-7-30cJC bricky
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Disposition
Storage 2009-7-30cJC T730



J2f357

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0357.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-3cJC f363
2009-8-5cJC f364
2009-8-19cJC f365
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl2
Category 2009-8-1!! surface
Definition 2009-8-1cJC floor D
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Thick deposit of several natural accumulations. This feature was created by several different depositional events but was excavated as one feature. It has many flaky layers and breaks apart into layers very easily.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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A98.NLabeling 2009-8-3cJC When we were excavating this layer it appeared to be one feature, however, in the west section we were later able to define some subtle differences. Therefore we will assign new feature numbers in k5 to the different layers that composed f357 in k110 and more than one layer in k5 will be equal to f357 in k110.

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-1cJC This feature is a flaky gray layer that covers all of k110. Portions of this feature were exposed for several seasons as this is the elevation at which the previous J2 excavations ended. It has a gray surface but when picked it comes part in flat layer. The layers are sandy with red and white inclusions. It is very coarse.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-1cJC k110
Elevation 2009-8-1cJC 8743 @bottom
2009-8-1cJC 8752 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-1cJC f355 (pavement C) overlays f357
2009-8-19cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f357
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-1cJC q857 sits in f357
2009-8-1cJC q858 sits in f357
2009-8-1cJC q859 sits in f357
2014-1-17cJC q861 sits in f357
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-1cJC f357 covers f358 (lense A)
2009-8-20cJC f357 overlays f359 (floor)
2009-8-20cJC f357 overlays f378 (floor)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s620J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3sJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Dated to transitional EDIIIA-EDIIIB based on ceramics.
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q858- p6 coarse red-brown flat base with depression around the base, Ninevite V type; q859- p7 bowl with square rim but thinner than some examples of this bowl type and with very slight curvature on the upper part of the exterior similar to J1 f341 q1289- p2; q841- p4 Late Chalcolithic jar; q859- p10, - p11, - p12 flat base with wheel marks from a cup or bowl with swollen lower body walls; q859- p4 narrow necked jar with flat rim; q859- p5 bowl with rxtended square rim; q858- p5 narrow necked jar with rounded rim and globular body
Other reasons 2009-9-18mKB this feature as well as J2 f359 are transitional between Phases 3s and 4c (in traditional terms early and late ED III, ie ED IIIA and ED IIIB) because they have elements in the ceramics that are characteristic for both periods. In this respect the typology resembles J1 the fills below the earliest escarpment (J1 f329, f341, f345, f347, f354)
2011-5-16cJC Floor above f334 dated to EDIII with ceramics and floor below ( f359) is also EDIII so all layers between were also assigned to EDIII based on stratigraphy.
2011-11-21cJC Dated to Mid-EDIII based on ceramics, also stratigrapically below features assigned to Late EDIII
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB Transition from Phase 3s to 4c

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-1cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-1cJC gray brown
Hardness 2009-8-1cJC soft
Texture 2009-8-1cJC flaky
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J2f358

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0358.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl2
Category 2009-8-1!! build-up
2009-8-29!! build-up
Definition 2009-8-1cJC lense A
2009-8-29cJC lense D
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Lens of pebbles in the southern part of k110. It is probably created by the same natural processes that created the deposits of f357.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-8-1cJC Small lens in the south portion of k110. The lens is a slightly harder brown and gray material and the main portion of it contains a high concentration of sherds and pebbles. The portion to the south does not contain as many sherds or pebbles but has the same soil matrix. It is irregular in shape and does not appear to be a floor as the sherds and pebbles are not aligned and are not lying flat. The material is very hard and has a coarse texture. It is similar to f357.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2009-8-20cJC This feature appears to be a lens that is a part of the same depositional process that created all the natural accumulations of f357 and is perhaps not a distinct depositional event but instead is a small deposit within the large deposition of several natural accumulations that make up f357.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-1cJC k110
Relays 2009-8-1cJC 1079 (38752 51000 - 8738 / Relay location: Point on east edge of f358)
2009-8-1cJC 1080 (38795 50856 - 8730 / Relay location: Point on north-east edge of f358)
2011-1-26cJC 1081 (38831 50900 - 8732 / Relay location: Point on northern edge of f358)
2011-1-26cJC 1082 (38816 50860 - 8729 / Relay location: East point on northern edge of f358)
Elevation 2009-8-1cJC 8708 @bottom
2009-8-1cJC 8726 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-1cJC f357 (floor D) covers f358
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2014-1-17cJC q860 sits in f358
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-20cJC f358 overlays f359 (floor)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s620J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3sJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Dated to transitional EDIIIA-EDIIIB based on ceramics.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Floor above f334 dated to EDIII with ceramics and floor below ( f359) is also EDIII so all layers between were also assigned to EDIII based on stratigraphy.
2011-11-21cJC Dated to Mid-EDIII based on ceramics, also stratigrapically below features assigned to Late EDIII

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-1cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-1cJC gray brown
Hardness 2009-8-1cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-1cJC coarse
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J2f359

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0359.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-19cJC f373
Category 2009-8-1!! surface
Definition 2009-8-1cJC floor
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Salmon-colored floor covering the whole area in front of the apron ( f131). It is cut by erosion in front of the apron but presumably continued up to the base of the apron. Might be the first floor associated with the construction of the apron. It is a reddish orange color in section and gray with reddish patches when viewed from the top. It is hard with a smooth surface.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-8-2cJC This feature was first identified in the west section of k100 in front of the stairs f130. It is a very dramatic salmon-color. When we came down from the top, however, the color was more patchy but still distinctive. f359 slopes up and abuts the bottom visible stone of the apron f131.
2009-8-20cJC This layer had a hard and relatively smooth surface where the surface was preserved. The layers above separate easily when using the trowel or when using only the pick and the brush. f359 extends across k110, k5 and k15. It is about 10 cm thick and is only salmon-colored when scraped, otherwise it mostly looks gray from the surface. Although originally we thought it sloped up to abut the apron it is heavily damaged and difficult to tell. There is a portion of the salmon floor visible in the west section of k100 that comes up to the apron ( f131) and there is a small portion of a red layer near the apron in k4 which may either be a remaining portion of f359 or possibly part of the redder layer under f359 ( f348, f379).

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-13cJC Today we removed this feature in k110. It was very hard and when picked it came off in chunks. We did not recover that many sherds. At 7:30 in the morning mKB and hQ came to review our pottery and they said that it appears from the few sherds we have that probably a provisional date of EDIII can be suggested for f359.
Argument 2009-8-2cJC We have discussed the possibility of f359 being the layer associated with the construction of the apron ( f131) and the second staircase ( f130). fAB argues that it may be possible as f359 laps up against the last visible stair of the apron ( f131). pC thinks the first layer may be lower based on comparisons with the oblique stone east of the staircase ( f130) in J6.
2009-8-13cJC It is likely that f359 is not the first floor associated with the construction of the apron ( f131) for two reasons. First, there are accumulations underneath ( f369, f378) that slope up to the bottom stones of the apron which could not happen if they were cut to place the apron. Second, mKB provisionally dated the materials in the floor to EDIII and we expect an EDII date for the construction.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-1cJC k110
2009-9-2cJC k15
2009-9-2cJC k5
Elevation 2009-8-1cJC 8728 @bottom
2009-8-1cJC 8743 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-8cJC f365 (floor D) covers f359
2009-8-20cJC f357 (floor D) overlays f359
2009-8-20cJC f358 (lense A) overlays f359
2009-8-8cJC f367 (lense A) overlays f359
2009-8-20cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f359
2009-8-19cJC f376 (erosion cut) cuts f359
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-13cJC q889 sits in f359
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-13cJC f359 covers f377 (lense A)
2009-8-19cJC f359 overlays f369 (floor C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s630J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3pJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Dated to transitional EDIIIA-B based on ceramics and connections with the apron.
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q889- p6 jar or bowl of heavy clay brownish-red exterior with clay that is not well mixed, cchaff with sub-round holes, the whole rim section is not preserved; q889- p1 bowl with pointed rim and folded toward the interior, red clay with calcite inclusions covered with a thick greenish-yellow slip, both interior and exterior, smoothed interior and exterior; q889- p11 fine green rounded base with prominent wheel marks both inside and outside; - p8, - p9, - p12 small cups with sand and calcite temper; - p3 small bowl or cup with beaded rim, small amount of chaff, greenish-yellow surface color. This type of beaded rim bowls are found in Late Ninevite V through the Early Dynastic III periods.
Other reasons 2009-9-18mKB this feature as well as J2 f357 are transitional between Phases 3s and 4c (in traditional terms early and late ED III, ie ED IIIA and ED IIIB) because they have elements in the ceramics that are characteristic for both periods. In this respect the typology resembles in J1 the fills below the earliest escarpment (J1 f329, f341, f345, f347, f354)
2011-5-16cJC Dated to EDIII based on ceramics and connections with the apron.
2011-11-21cJC It appears that this feature is associated with the construction of the flanking wall f127. It may represent a purposefully laid floor designed to perserve and protect the area in front of the apron. The exact connections to f127 are not clear as there is a baulk at the base of the wall and additionallly f359 is damaged by erosion close to the base of the apron ( f131).
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB 3s-4c

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-1cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-1cJC orange
2009-8-3cJC Yellowish red
Color number 2009-8-1cJC 5YR5/6
2009-8-2cJC 5YR7/3
2009-8-3cJC 5YR5/6 wet
Hardness 2009-8-1cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-1cJC compact
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J2f360

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0360.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-12-17cJC ^ts
Category 2009-8-1!! other features
2009-8-2!! build-up
Definition 2009-8-1cJC mixed features
2009-8-2cJC topsoil

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-2cJC This feature is primarily composed of the removal of the remaining portions of the surface of k5. It also includes the removal of some of the remaining brickfall in the section. This feature was used during the cutting back of the section in k5 and then the removal of the portions that remained under the cement staircase.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Accident 2009-8-2cJC This feature was intended to include only the mixed features of the section but ended up including a small portion of the sloping features in section, probably including f344 and f347.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-1cJC k5
Elevation 2009-8-1cJC 8749 @bottom
2009-8-1cJC 8755 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-29cJC f342 (brickfall) covers f360
2009-8-29cJC f343 (mixed features) overlays f360
2009-8-30cJC f343 (mixed features) overlays f360
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-2cJC q863 sits in f360
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-2cJC f360 covers f361 (floor D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC sJ2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h9zJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Same as features in k110 which are all assigned to EDIII
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Unassigned cleaning operation. Includes mixed features.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-1cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-1cJC gray brown
Notes on analogical record 2009-9-9cJC There is no view of this feature as it was originally intended just for cleaning and scraping the square. In the views of the south section of k5 ( v211) It would have been where f344 and f347 are now labeled.

Disposition
Storage 2009-8-1cJC T801



J2f361

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0361.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-1!! surface
Definition 2009-8-1cJC floor D
Summary 2009-9-9cJC This feature is a reddish layer with small pebbles and sandy inclusions. It is the continuation of f350 and f353 from k110 into k5. It was excavated as one feature instead of two.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v211

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-2cJC Small portion of a reddish layer. It is sandy and coarse. There are many small pebbles included in the matrix but they do not form any kind of surface. Generally they are about 1-2cm in size. The layer sometimes comes apart in chunks, and when broken these chunks reveal small red and white sandy inclusions.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2009-8-2cJC This feature may be the same as f350 or f353 in k110
Accident 2009-8-2cJC A portion of this feature was cut while excavating the area under the cement stairs ( f340) so some material may have been included with q862.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-1cJC k5
Relays 2009-8-1cJC 1084 (38867 50683 - 8751 / Relay location: east point north edge)
2009-8-1cJC 1085 (38871 50637 - 8751 / Relay location: center point north edge)
2009-8-1cJC 1086 (38874 50593 - 8753 / Relay location: north edge)
2009-8-1cJC 1087 (38862 50518 - 8749 / Relay location: west point )
Elevation 2009-8-1cJC 8751 @bottom
2009-8-1cJC 8769 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-2cJC f360 (mixed features) covers f361
2009-8-29cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f361
2009-8-30cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f361
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-2cJC f361 covers f362 (pavement C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Same as features in k110 which are all assigned to EDIII
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Late EDIII based on connections with f353 and f355.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-1cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-1cJC reddish
Texture 2009-8-1cJC coarse
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w209

Disposition
Storage 2009-8-1cJC T802



J2f362

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0362.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-2!! surface
2009-8-3!! surface
Definition 2009-8-2cJC pavement C
2009-8-3cJC floor D
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Accumulation of small pebbles and sherds in the southeast corner of k5. It is the continuation of f355 from k110 into k5. It is eroded on its western edge where it is cut by f366.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v168

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-2cJC Gray layer with uneven surface. There are pebbles embeddeed in the matrix but it is very uneven, unlike a laid floor. There are also sherds included. This layer is possibly a result of water flow. The pebbles in the eastern portion are larger and become smaller as it moves to the west, possibly because the larger pebbles settled out of the water sooner than the small pebbles.
2009-8-3cJC This feature is composed of pebbles (5cm and smaller) and a brown matrix. The layer is very hard and the soil is coarse. The surface is uneven with some sherds laying flat. It is contained to the southeast corner of k5 (including the east baulk). It slopes down slightly to the south-west and does not continue across the whole square. The western edge does not appear to be cut.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-3cJC We exposed this feature completely, relayed and photographed it, and removed it. The pottery was sent to mKB for analysis.
Argument 2009-8-2cJC May be the same as f358 in k110 but right now there is no stratigraphic connection.
2009-8-3cJC May be the same as f355 but it is more disturbed and with larger pebbles. It is, however, at the same elevation and does appear to follow across through the east baulk of k5.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-2cJC k5
Relays 2009-8-3sG 1088 (38764 50758 - 8756 / Relay location: SE edge of f362)
2009-8-3sG 1090 (38928 50656 - 8748 / Relay location: point on N edge of f362)
2009-8-3sG 1091 (38946 50550 - 8741 / Relay location: point on NW edge of f362)
2009-8-3sG 1092 (38888 50471 - 8742 / Relay location: SW corner of f362)
Elevation 2009-8-2cJC 8751 @bottom
2009-8-2cJC 8756 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-2cJC f361 (floor D) covers f362
2009-8-4cJC f362 (pavement C) covers f362
2009-8-29cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f362
2009-8-30cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f362
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-3sG q868 sits in f362
2010-8-19cJC q902 sits in f362
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-4cJC f362 covers f362 (pavement C)
2009-8-19cJC f362 overlays f364 (floor D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Same as features in k110 which are all assigned to EDIII
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Possibly the same as f355 which is dated by ceramics to Late EDIII, probably belongs to early Late EDIII based on stratigraphy
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB unclear but probably Phase 4c

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-2cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-2cJC brown
Hardness 2009-8-2cJC very hard
Texture 2009-8-2cJC with large pebbles
Notes on typology 2009-9-18mKB only 5 shape sherds, all small
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-2cJC T803



J2f363

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0363.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-3cJC f357
Category 2009-8-3!! surface
Definition 2009-8-3cJC floor D
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Naturally accumulated surface with many plate-like layers. It is brown and soft.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v211
A98.NLabeling 2009-8-3cJC In the west section of k110 we can see some slight differences in the layers that were not visible when picking and removing from above. This lead to f357 in k110 being very thick, we will try and follow the thinner layers in k5. For this reason we have assigned a new feature number to f363 instead of using f357, however, f363 is the same as the top portion of f357.

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-3cJC Flaky with a plate-like structure. The soil is primarily brown with medium-fine particles. Some chunks come out, about 5cm in size, usually with a flat bottom. Each plate-like layer is about 5cm in thickness and can be separated with the trowel although occasionally it is very hard and needs to be picked.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-5cJC Today we continued removing this feature. It was composed of many flakey layers and it was difficult to follow just one layer. The layers separate easily with the trowel.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-3cJC k5
Elevation 2009-8-3cJC 8742 @bottom
2009-8-3cJC 8751 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-29cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f363
2009-8-30cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f363
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-2cJC q864 sits in f363
2009-8-3cJC q869 sits in f363
2009-8-5sH q870 sits in f363
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-5cJC f363 covers f364 (floor D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s610J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3uJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Same as features in k110 which are all assigned to EDIII
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q864- p4 and - p5 flaring necked jars; q870- p11 and - p13 small cups with simple rim and strong wheel marks on the exterior.
Other reasons 2009-9-18mKB the cups were made on a fast wheel from the hump and therefore resemble the later Phase 4j cups so probably the date is closer to the end of the Early Dynastic period.
2011-11-21cJC Similar in elevation to f330, f329 in same area.
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB Transition Phase 3s to 4c

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-3cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-3cJC gray
Hardness 2009-8-3cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-3cJC plate-like
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w209

Disposition
Storage 2009-8-3cJC T805



J2f364

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0364.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-5cJC f357
Category 2009-8-5!! surface
Definition 2009-8-5cJC floor D
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Naturally accumulated floor surface with plate-like layers, similar to f363 but more red and coarse.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v211

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-5cJC This feature is composed of plate-like layers with reddish inclusions. It is sandy and very coarse. The particles are irregularly shaped. When picked it comes off in layers. The small chunks are very friable, they break apart easily when you rub them between your fingers.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
C99.NRecovery 2009-8-5cJC This feature is very similar to f363 which is immediately above it, however, it is slightly more red in color so we assigned it a new feature. In k110 it would be equal to f357. f357 in k110 appeared to be one feature composed of many layers (similar to both f363 and f364) so we assigned it only one feature, however, now we are following the features in k5 across using the west section of k5 so we have a greater control for separating features so we are able to assign separate features to f363 and f364.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-5cJC k5
Elevation 2009-8-5cJC 8733 @bottom
2009-8-5cJC 8742 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-5cJC f363 (floor D) covers f364
2009-8-19cJC f362 (pavement C) overlays f364
2009-8-19cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f364
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-5cJC q871 sits in f364
2009-8-6sH q872 sits in f364
2009-8-9sH q881 sits in f364
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f364 covers f365 (floor D)
2009-8-30cJC f364 covers f365 (floor D)
2009-8-19cJC f364 overlays f365 (floor D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s620J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3sJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Same as features in k110 which are all assigned to EDIII
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q881- p2 jar with pointed rim rounded on exterior; q881- p1 short necked jar; q881- p4 jar with folded over rim with deep interior groove; q881- p7 beaded rim conical cup in very fine Simple ware, dark green; q881- p5 beaded rim cup or bowl, yellow-green; q871- p7 Bi-color bowl, dated to Phase 5c so out of context here
Other reasons 2009-9-18mKB there were a large number of the very fine Simple ware cups and small bowls found in Temple BA and its immediate surroundings
2011-11-21cJC Just above f365, it does not appear to be significantly later in time. It continues around to the area south of the revetment wall and may serve as one feature to help connect the two areas.
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB Transition Phase 3s to 4c

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-5cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-5cJC gray
Hardness 2009-8-5cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-5cJC coarse
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w208

w209

Disposition
Storage 2009-8-5cJC T805



J2f365

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0365.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-19cJC f357
Category 2009-8-6!! surface
Definition 2009-8-6cJC floor D
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Naturally accumulated floor with many plate-like layers, it has many inclusions and is very coarse. It continues across the whole area in front of the apron ( f131).
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v169

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-19cJC Natural accumulation of many plate-like layers. It is a gray-yellow color. It continues across all the loci in front of the apron ( f131) including k110 (where it is referred to as f357), k5 and k15. It is very coarse and difficult to break apart. It has sandy inclusions and some pebbles. There are some sherds laying flat between the layers but no distinguishable individual floor surfaces. It is very friable.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Harmonization 2009-8-19cJC Because we were able to follow this feature across the loci without separations caused by baulks we were able to use the same feature number in all the loci.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-6cJC k5
2009-8-19cJC k15
2009-8-19cJC k4
Elevation 2009-8-6cJC 8727 @bottom
2009-8-6cJC 8733 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-29cJC f364 (floor D) covers f365
2009-8-30cJC f364 (floor D) covers f365
2009-8-10cJC f339 (floor B) overlays f365
2009-8-19cJC f364 (floor D) overlays f365
2009-8-19cJC f366 (erosion cut) cuts f365
2009-8-11cJC f375 (floor A) sits in f365
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-6sH q873 sits in f365
2009-8-6sH q874 sits in f365
2009-8-6sH q875 sits in f365
2009-0-8-cJC q876 sits in f365
2009-0-8-cJC q878 sits in f365
2009-8-10cJC q883 sits in f365
2009-8-11cJC q884 sits in f365
2009-8-11cJC q886 sits in f365
2009-8-12sH q887 sits in f365
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-8cJC f365 covers f359 (floor)
2009-8-8cJC f365 covers f367 (lense A)
2009-8-8cJC f365 covers f368 (floor)
2009-8-20cJC f365 covers f376 (erosion cut)
2009-8-29cJC f365 overlays f372 (brickfall)
2009-8-30cJC f365 overlays f372 (brickfall)
2009-8-29cJC f365 abuts f131 (apron)
2009-8-30cJC f365 abuts f131 (apron)
F99.NContact 2009-8-29cJC Due to the erosoin cut f366 that we see in the south section of k110, k5 and k15 we can determine that several layers were truncated in the west, which is probably the case with f365. It seems to end somewhere in the middle of k15, disappearing as we followed it from east to west. Although it was likely eroded explaining why it is not present in the western half of k15, I assume it would have originally covered f373, f372 and f348.

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s620J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3sJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Same as features in k110 which are all assigned to EDIII
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q874- p9 thick flat finished bowl base with bitumen traces on the interior; q873- p16 finished bowl base, green; q873- p17 finished bowl base, green, thick; q873- p7 thin cup or bowl with pointed rim and strong wheel marks on the interior; q873- p4 small bowl with pointed rim, green
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC This feature is clearly after the construction of the flanking wall. It may be considered to be Late EDIII in which case it should be assigned to a slightly later strata. The ceramics appear to indicate that it may be a mid-EDIII feature with some later sherds mixed in. It seems to me that the later sherds could be a result of the use of the area and the damages of erosion.
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB Phase 4c

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-6cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-6cJC yellow gray
Hardness 2009-8-6cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-6cJC crumbly, coarse
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w209

Disposition
Storage 2009-8-6cJC T808



J2f366

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0366.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^ersn2
Category 2009-8-6!! unknown
Definition 2009-8-6cJC ~erosion cut
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Erosion cut seen in the south section of all k110, k5 and k15. It is very large and slopes sharply in eastern k5 before leveling off to a more gentle slope in the west. The surface underneath ( f339) is very hard and has forms a sharp division between the features above and below suggesting the cut was caused by water erosion. The brickfall rests immediately on top of the cut.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v179

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-19cJC This feature is the erosion cut that is seen in the south section in most of J2 (south k110, k5, k15). It slopes down from east to west and cuts through many layers. It slopes more sharply near the middle of the apron ( f131). It has damaged or totally removed many features, virtually all seen in the south section of k110 as well as removing all the layers that would have extended into k5.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-6cJC k5
2009-9-2cJC k15
Elevation 2011-1-5cJC 8711 @bottom
2011-1-5cJC 8815 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-29cJC f338 (brickfall) covers f366
2009-8-29cJC f342 (brickfall) covers f366
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-19cJC f366 cuts f344 (floor B)
2009-8-19cJC f366 cuts f347 (floor B)
2009-8-19cJC f366 cuts f350 (floor B)
2009-8-19cJC f366 cuts f353 (floor)
2009-8-19cJC f366 cuts f355 (pavement C)
2009-8-19cJC f366 cuts f357 (floor D)
2009-8-20cJC f366 cuts f359 (floor)
2009-8-29cJC f366 cuts f361 (floor D)
2009-8-30cJC f366 cuts f361 (floor D)
2009-8-29cJC f366 cuts f362 (pavement C)
2009-8-30cJC f366 cuts f362 (pavement C)
2009-8-29cJC f366 cuts f363 (floor D)
2009-8-30cJC f366 cuts f363 (floor D)
2009-8-19cJC f366 cuts f364 (floor D)
2009-8-19cJC f366 cuts f365 (floor D)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s161J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Because the Mittani brickfall rests directly on this feature, it must have been created in the phase immediately preceding the brickfall.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Immediately before the Mittanni brickfall.
2011-11-21cJC This erosion happens immediately before the brickfall. If there were earlier Mittani activities they were erased by this erosion.
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Disposition
Removed 2009-9-2cJC This erosion happens immediately before the brickfall. If there were earlier Mittani activities they were erased by this erosion.



J2f367

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0367.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-6!! build-up
Definition 2009-8-6cJC lense A
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Fill of erosion cut f376. It is soft and similar to the natural accumulation immediately above ( f365). It extends across k5 near the apron and into k15. It contains some larger sherds and is brown and flaky in consistency.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v172
Alternative definitions 2009-8-19cJC fill type 2
2009-8-19cJC lens type d

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-8cJC This feature is composed of a reddish brown matrix with some gypsum inclusions. It is medium hard and comes apart partially in flakes. It is similar to f365 which covered it.
2009-8-19cJC After we excavated f367 we found it was an accumulation that filled in the erosion cut ( f376). It is a natural accumulation with some larger sherds and pebbles in it that may have been deposited there when the erosion cut was filled by accumulations brought down the apron ( f131) by water.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2009-8-8cJC I think the plaster ( f370) is either partially overlaying f367 or is embedded in f367 as it is very thin and damaged and seems to be part of the same matrix as f367. Because the plaster is so damaged it is difficult to assess its relationship to any of the features.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-6cJC k4
2009-9-2cJC k15
Relays 2009-8-8cJC 1093 (38998 50717 - 8724 / Relay location: SE corner of f367)
2009-8-8cJC 1094 (39003 50554 - 8719 / Relay location: Middle point of south edge)
2009-8-8cJC 1095 (39072 50361 - 8711 / Relay location: SW corner of f367)
2009-8-8cJC 1096 (39110 50369 - 8724 / Relay location: NW corner)
2009-8-8cJC 1097 (39122 50488 - 8722 / Relay location: Middle point of north edge)
2009-8-8cJC 1098 (39055 50752 - 8729 / Relay location: NE corner)
2009-8-22cJC 1140 (39004 50172 - 8706 / Relay location: SW corner)
2009-8-22cJC 1141 (39065 50217 - 8711 / Relay location: NW corner)
Elevation 2009-8-6cJC 8721 @bottom
2009-8-6cJC 8727 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-8cJC f365 (floor D) covers f367
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-0-8-cJC q879 sits in f367
2009-8-9sH q880 sits in f367
2009-8-12sH q888 sits in f367
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f367 covers f370 (floor A)
2009-8-8cJC f367 overlays f359 (floor)
2009-8-8cJC f367 overlays f368 (floor)
2009-8-8cJC f367 overlays f369 (floor C)
2009-8-30cJC f367 sits in f376 (erosion cut)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s620J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3sJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Fill of cut assigned to stratum 610, same as f365 aslo assigned to stratum 610
2011-11-21cJC Cuts into f359 so must be after, although not too long after as f359 was still visible and being used.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-6cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-6cJC brown
Hardness 2009-8-6cJC soft
Texture 2009-8-6cJC granular
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Storage 2009-8-6cJC T809



J2f368

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0368.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-9cJC f369
Category 2009-8-6!! surface
Definition 2009-8-6cJC floor
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Hard gray layer sloping up to the base of the apron ( f131) with some large sherds embedded in it. When f367 was excavated it became apparent that f368 is, in fact, the same feature as f369.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v172

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-8cJC Gray layer sloping down away from the apron. It has some larger sherds (10cm) embedded in its surface. It seems to have laminations on its surface but we have not excavated it yet.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Evolution 2009-8-9cJC After removing f367 we found that f369 which is a flakey gray layer, appears to be the same as the gray layer we found abutting the apron stair ( f131) which was f368. In the future we will refer to the combination of the features as only f369.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-6cJC k4
Elevation 2009-8-6cJC 8730 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-8cJC f365 (floor D) covers f368
2009-8-8cJC f367 (lense A) overlays f368
2009-8-29cJC f370 (floor A) overlays f368
2009-8-30cJC f376 (erosion cut) intrudes in f368
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-8cJC f368 abuts f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Part of f369 which was found under f359.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-6cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-6cJC gray
Hardness 2009-8-6cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-6cJC smooth surface
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-6cJC Not removed



J2f369

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0369.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-9cJC f368
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl1
Category 2009-8-6!! surface
Definition 2009-8-6cJC floor C
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Hard gray layer that extends out from the base of the apron, where it was called f368, and continues under the salmon-colored floor f359. It comes up against the apron and may be associated with the construction of the apron.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-8-8cJC Hard gray layer. It is gray colored and is very flakey. When we pick the layer above ( f367) f369 is easily exposed although the very thin laminations sometimes break apart.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-8cJC We have only exposed it in a very small area.
2009-8-9cJC Today we exposed all of this feature that is not covered by f359.
Argument 2009-8-19cJC This feature is probably the same as f374 in k15 and as f378 in k110 but we do not have a direct connection due to the presence of the baulk in east k15 and in east k4. Also, we have not excavated these features this year but have only partially exposed them. All three features ( f369, f374 and f378) are sloping gray layers with laminations. Additionally, where they are not eroded they appear to be overlaid with the same sequence of features (a red layer f379, f348) and then the salmon-colored floor f359.
Evolution 2009-8-9cJC After removing f367 we found that f369 which is a flakey gray layer, appears to be the same as the gray layer we found abutting the apron stair ( f131) which was f368. In the future we will refer to the combination of the features as only f369.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-6cJC k5
Elevation 2009-8-6cJC 8721 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-19cJC f359 (floor) overlays f369
2009-8-8cJC f367 (lense A) overlays f369
2009-8-30cJC f376 (erosion cut) intrudes in f369

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Under f359, only visible where the erosion cut through f359 and exposed lower layers.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-6cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-6cJC gray
Hardness 2009-8-6cJC very hard
Texture 2009-8-6cJC flaky
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-6cJC Not removed



J2f370

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0370.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-9!! surface
Definition 2009-8-9cJC floor A
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Plaster 'floor' in k5. It is composed a few fragmentary pieces of plaster on a level surface that may have originally formed a floor but now it is heavily damaged and difficult to determine. It is composed of 3 main patches of plaster, which contain very fragmentary plaster pieces and no complete surface.
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Alternative definitions 2009-8-9cJC At first we thought this feature was a plaster floor but it is not positive. It may instead be an eroded portion of something plastered that has washed down and been included in the features immediately in front of the apron ( f131). We hope to find the answer to this question by investigating the thin white/yellow layer seen in the west section of k5 to see if it is a plaster floor.

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-9cJC Very damaged plaster floor. It is only visible in small patches which are very damaged and retain almost no surface. The feature is composed of small pieces of plaster, about 1-2 cm in size that are grouped together on the same plane giving the appearance of a floor.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Strategy 2009-8-9cJC Because we cannot conclusively determine if this is a plaster floor based on the few remaining patches exposed in k4 we hope to examine closely the white/yellow thin line we see in the west section of k5 to see if it is a plaster floor which would allow us to more safely suggest that f370 is indeed a plaster floor.
Argument 2009-8-19cJC This feature may be the same as the thin plaster layer seen in the west section of k5 which we have labeled f375. f375 is much more defined and less patchy but it is plausible they were connected at one point. It seems unlikely that the floor was completely plastered unless it was heavily damaged because we found no remaining large pieces of plaster but only tiny whitish yellow inclusions.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-9cJC k4
Relays 2009-8-9cJC 1099 (39011 50718 - 8714 / Relay location: Center point of SW small patch f370)
2009-8-9cJC 1100 (39048 50695 - 8712 / Relay location: center point middle patch f370)
2009-8-9cJC 1101 (39083 50674 - 8719 / Relay location: NW patch of plaster f370)
Elevation 2009-8-9cJC 8719 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-29cJC f367 (lense A) covers f370
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f370 overlays f368 (floor)
F99.NContact 2009-8-29cJC This feature is extremely fragmentary and consists of only three small patches. In some areas it appears to overlay f368, while in other areas it appears to be sitting in the erosion f367 with portions of f367 covering it. In the types of contact I have only described it as covered by f367 and overlaying f368 for ease of explanation but the situation is not very clear.

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s620J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3sJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Sits inside EDIII features identified by ceramics and stratigraphy
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Floor just after the rebuilding, Associated with f367, f368.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-9cJC ~plaster
Color definition 2009-8-9cJC white
Hardness 2009-8-9cJC soft
Texture 2009-8-9cJC crumb
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-9cJC Not removed



J2f371

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0371.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-9!! build-up
Definition 2009-8-9cJC accumulation D
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Gray laminations on top of the northern portion of f339. This feature is very flaky and comes apart easily.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-8-9cJC gray flakey layer on top of f339. The layers are very thin and come apart easily.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-9cJC At this point it is unclear if this feature is the same as f339 but damaged by water or if it is a series of thin accumulations on top of f339. Today we began excavating this feature but did not recover any pottery so there is no q-lot.
Argument 2009-8-19cJC This feature was a thin flaky layer immediately on top of f339 that separated easily. It appears to be a damaged portion of f339 rather than a separate deposition. Because f339 is thought to be the moment after the erosion ( f366) when a harder 'crust' developed on top of the eroded layers it seems plausible that these accumulations on top are part of the erosion and formation of the crust ( f339) before the brickfall ( f338, f341).
Evolution 2009-8-29cJC This layer of thin laminations is probably part of the same depositional process that created all the small laminations in the southeast corner of k14, f354. It is likely that f354 and f371 are the same or at least created by the same process.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-9cJC k15
Elevation 2009-8-9cJC 8721 @bottom
2009-8-9cJC 8729 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f371 overlays f339 (floor B)
2009-8-30cJC f371 overlays f339 (floor B)
2009-8-9cJC f371 overlays f372 (brickfall)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s161J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7jJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Probably part of f339, this feature is associated with early Mittani erosion.
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Part of erosion processes. Inconclusively dated as there is no pottery but it seems to be damaged by erosion. It could possibly be a third millennium floor damaged by erosion but for now it has been attributed to the period of erosion.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-9cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-9cJC gray
Hardness 2009-8-9cJC soft
Texture 2009-8-9cJC flaky
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-9cJC T810



J2f372

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0372.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-9!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2009-8-9cJC brickfall
Summary 2009-8-30cJC Feature with some articulated bricks, small stones and without clearly defined boundaries.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Alternative definitions 2009-8-30cJC This feature was not fully explored this season as we finished the excavations in k15 before fully exposing it. At first it appeared to be a bricky material but we found that nearby there were also some disturbed layers and small stones and heavy erosion to the west. It is possible then that this is not a brick surface or brickfall but rather a combination of different materials all mixed together by erosion. This question remains open for next year when this area will likely be excavated fully.

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-9cJC Bricky material, possibly brickfall. On the surface we see some partially defined brick pieces of red and gray color. It appears to be the same color brickfall of f338 but it is probably not the same brickfall as they are separated by f339 and f371.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-9cJC k15
Elevation 2009-8-9cJC 8726 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-29cJC f365 (floor D) overlays f372
2009-8-30cJC f365 (floor D) overlays f372
2009-8-9cJC f371 (accumulation D) overlays f372
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f372 overlays f374 (floor C)
2009-8-30cJC f372 overlays f374 (floor C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s620J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3sJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Based on elevation, this feature is assigned to the same strata as those immediately around it.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-9cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-9cJC gray and red
Hardness 2009-8-9cJC soft
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Disposition
Removed 2009-8-19cJC soft
Storage 2009-8-9cJC Not removed



J2f373

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0373.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-19cJC f359
Category 2009-8-10!! build-up
Definition 2009-8-10cJC lense A
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Pink layer in the southwest corner of k15. It is very fine powder and forms no real surface. It is probably a damaged portion of f359.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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A98.NLabeling 2009-8-19cJC This feature when it first was excavated seemed very dissimilar to anything else we excavated in consistency and color but when we followed the hard salmon-colored floor ( f359) across from east to west it appears to connect with f373.

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-10cJC Dramatic pinkish layer. Very soft and apparently contained to the southwest corner of k15. The matrix is very fine.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-10cJC We have only exposed this layer but not removed it yet.
Argument 2009-8-19cJC We now think that f373 is a damaged portion of the salmon-colored floor ( f359). The heavy erosion in k15 could explain why the consistency of this portion of the floor seems so different. We did not remove this feature so this question could be further explored in subsequent excavations.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-10cJC k15
Elevation 2009-8-10cJC 8714 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-10cJC f339 (floor B) covers f373
2009-8-29cJC f341 (brickfall) overlays f373
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-19cJC f373 overlays f348 (floor A)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s630J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3pJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Same as f359
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Part of salmon-floor f359 which has been associated with the construction of f127.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-10cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-10cJC pink
Color number 2009-8-10cJC 5YR8/4
Hardness 2009-8-10cJC soft
Texture 2009-8-10cJC fine
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-10cJC not removed



J2f374

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0374.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-10!! surface
Definition 2009-8-10cJC floor C
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Hard gray sloping layer. It was not excavated but may form a surface that extends completely from k15 to the base of the revetment wall.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-8-10cJC Gray flaky layer with apparent laminations. It slopes sharply from north to south in the northern part of k15.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-10cJC We have only exposed this layer and have not yet excavated it.
Argument 2009-8-19cJC This feature is probably the same as f369 in k4 and k5 and as f378 in k110 but we do not have a direct connection due to the presence of the baulk in east k15 and in east k4. Also, we have not excavated these features this year but have only partially exposed them. All three features ( f369, f374 and f378) are sloping gray layers with laminations. Additionally, where they are not eroded they appear to be overlaid with the same sequence of features (a red layer f379, f348) and then the salmon-colored floor f359.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-10cJC k15
Elevation 2009-8-10cJC 8724 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-30cJC f339 (floor B) overlays f374
2009-8-29cJC f341 (brickfall) overlays f374
2009-8-29cJC f348 (floor A) overlays f374
2009-8-30cJC f348 (floor A) overlays f374
2009-8-29cJC f372 (brickfall) overlays f374
2009-8-30cJC f372 (brickfall) overlays f374

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-10cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-10cJC gray
Hardness 2009-8-10cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-10cJC flaky
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-10cJC not removed



J2f375

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0375.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-10!! surface
Definition 2009-8-10cJC floor A
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Surface with plaster inclusions, possibly a plaster floor. It is very friable with small white inclusions. It is limited to a small area in eastern k15.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-8-10cJC This feature was first identified in the west section of k5 where it appeared as a thin yellowish white line. Once we removed the feature above it ( f365) we were able to explore the idea that this may be a plaster floor similar to f370 in k5 (although at a slightly higher elevation). When we began exposing it we found it appears mostly gray from above with small white and yellow nodules.
2009-8-11cJC This feature when totally exposed appears mostly as a gray flaky layer with white inclusions. It is unclear if it was completely covered in plaster or if the white is just a kind of inclusion.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-10cJC We began exposing this feature using the small pick and the brush. Tomorrow we hope to expose it completely, photograph it and remove it.
2009-8-11cJC We exposed this feature, relayed it and photographed it. We also removed it today.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-10cJC k15
Relays 2009-8-10cJC 1108 (39065 50327 - 8714 / Relay location: SE corner)
2009-8-10cJC 1109 (39041 50234 - 8707 / Relay location: SW corner)
2009-8-10cJC 1110 (39116 50160 - 8712 / Relay location: point on western edge f375)
2009-8-10cJC 1111 (39178 50269 - 8728 / Relay location: NW corner)
2009-8-10cJC 1112 (39078 50340 - 8723 / Relay location: NE corner)
Elevation 2009-8-10cJC 8714 @top
2009-8-10cJC 8730 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-11cJC q885 sits in f375
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-11cJC f375 sits in f365 (floor D)
F99.NContact 2009-8-11cJC Because we only identified this feature in section and did not see it while we were excavating f365 it is both covered by f365 and also overlays f365. I have decided to say that it sits in f365 but I want to clarify that it is a distinct layer, clearly visible both in section and when we came down on top of it in k15 (although not in k5).

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s620J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3sJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Sits inside EDIII features identified by ceramics and stratigraphy
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Should be assigned to same as f365 as it was only identified in section.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-10cJC ~plaster
Color definition 2009-8-10cJC yellow white
Color number 2009-8-10cJC 10YR8/2
Hardness 2009-8-10cJC soft
Texture 2009-8-10cJC fine
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-10cJC T811



J2f376

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0376.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^ersn1
Category 2009-8-12!! unknown
Definition 2009-8-12cJC ~erosion cut
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Cut of erosion that extends as a very shallow channel from east to west in front of the apron, removing some floors, notably f359. It was filled with a natural accumulation of f367.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-8-19cJC cut of erosion across k4, k5 and k15. It was filled by f367. It is a shallow cut with uneven edges. It cuts from the northeast corner of k4 where it touches the apron ( f131) down to the southeast corner of k15. f376 has cut through f359, and reaches its bottom at the hard layer f369. This cut was probably formed by erosion caused by water that came down the apron and the staircase.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-12cJC k5
2009-8-30cJC k15
Elevation 2009-8-12cJC 8721 @bottom
2009-8-12cJC 8743 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-20cJC f365 (floor D) covers f376
2009-8-30cJC f367 (lense A) sits in f376
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-19cJC f376 cuts f359 (floor)
2009-8-30cJC f376 intrudes in f368 (floor)
2009-8-30cJC f376 intrudes in f369 (floor C)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s620J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3sJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC This feature has transitional EDIIIA-B accumulations above and below it and is part of EDIII use and erosion in front of the apron.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Part of EDIII use and erosion in front of the apron.
2011-11-21cJC Cuts into f359 so must be after, although not too long after as f359 was still visible and being used.
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-12cJC Not removed



J2f377

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0377.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-12!! build-up
Definition 2009-8-12cJC lense A
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Layer immediately under f359, it is thin and has a plate-like structure. It may be a subfloor for f359. It is not well defined and is not very thick.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-8-13cJC Gray layer with an uneven surface. The matrix is soft and fine although the surface is hard. It separates easily like a flake from the accumulation underneath. This feature is thin in the northern portion of k110 and easily damaged by the pick, while in the southern portion it is thicker and separates easily from the other features.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-13cJC We relayed the northern edge of this feature. It extends from the relayed line all the way to the south of k110 covering the whole square.
Procedure 2009-8-13cJC This feature was only excavated using only the pick and brush.
C99.NRecovery 2009-8-13cJC When first exposing this feature we thought that it had a subsurface of ashy material but instead we came to understand that was a separate feature that we now call f379. Therefore, q-lots associated with f377 may include some material from f379.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-12cJC k110
Relays 2009-8-13cJC 1114 (42303 50281 - 8861 / Relay location: NE corner)
2009-8-13cJC 1115 (42479 50271 - 8861 / Relay location: center point north edge)
2009-8-13cJC 1116 (42562 50242 - 8862 / Relay location: NW corner)
Elevation 2009-8-12cJC 8711 @bottom
2009-8-12cJC 8728 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-13cJC f359 (floor) covers f377
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-13cJC q890 sits in f377
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-13cJC f377 covers f379 (floor B)
2009-8-19cJC f377 overlays f378 (floor)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Forms subfloor of f359 which is assigned to stratum 630
2011-11-21cJC Above f392 which is presumed first floor but under f359 which belongs to the construction of the flanking wall f127. If is actually subfloor of f359 (which is unclear) it should be moved to later stratum.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-12cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-12cJC gray
Hardness 2009-8-12cJC soft
Texture 2009-8-12cJC granular
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-12cJC T812



J2f378

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0378.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-12!! surface
Definition 2009-8-12cJC floor
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Hard gray layer that abuts the lowest visible step of the apron, may be part of the first floor associated with the apron.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Description/Count
Description 2009-8-19cJC Gray hard surface that abuts the lowest visible step of the apron. It has a laminated surface and is very hard.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2009-8-19cJC This feature is probably the same as f374 in k15 and as f369 in k4 and k5 but we do not have a direct connection due to the presence of the baulk in east k15 and in east k4. Also, we have not excavated these features this year but have only partially exposed them. All three features ( f369, f374 and f378) are sloping gray layers with laminations. Additionally, where they are not eroded they appear to be overlaid with the same sequence of features (a red layer f379, f348) and then the salmon-colored floor f359.
2009-8-19cJC This may be the same as f369 in k4 but we have not removed the baulk in east k4 to see if they connect. It appears to possibly be the same feature as f381 in k110 but as we did not remove either feature it is difficult to tell. There are no impressions in f378.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-12cJC k110
Elevation 2009-8-12cJC 8736 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-20cJC f357 (floor D) overlays f378
2009-8-19cJC f377 (lense A) overlays f378
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-29cJC f378 abuts f131 (apron)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Above f392 which is presumed first floor but under f359 which belongs to the construction of the flanking wall f127

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-12cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-12cJC gray
2009-8-30cJC gray
Hardness 2009-8-12cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-12cJC plate-like
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Disposition
Removed 2009-8-19cJC plate-like
Storage 2009-8-12cJC Not removed



J2f379

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0379.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-12!! surface
Definition 2009-8-12cJC floor B
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Thick layer of ashy accumulation mixed with hard reddish inclusions. It also has a very granular texture in some places. It may be part of a subfloor for f359.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

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Alternative definitions 2009-8-13cJC This feature may be the same as f348 in k15 although we have no direct contact between the features. I suggest this because it looks very similar in the damaged area, with a reddish granular matrix. When we brush it with the whisk brush it looks almost exactly the same.

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-13cJC Dark gray (ashy) and red mix. The red portions are hard and seem to come apart in chunks where the darker gray parts are softer and ashy. We also found some pieces of charcoal inside the feature. There were some friable kiln waste of a green color that was not collected as it disintegrated to dust while excavating. The reddish yellow chunks correspond to 7.5YR8/6. A portion of f379 in the center of k110 appears to be damaged and is very red and granular.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Procedure 2009-8-13cJC This feature was excavated with the pick and the brush
C99.NRecovery 2009-8-13cJC When first exposing f377 we thought that it had a subsurface of ashy material but instead we came to understand that was a separate feature that we now call f379. Therefore, q-lots associated with f377 may include some material from f379.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-12cJC k110
Relays 2009-8-13cJC 1117 (42230 50102 - 8837 / Relay location: SE corner)
2009-8-13cJC 1118 (42331 50070 - 8845 / Relay location: East edge south point)
2009-8-13cJC 1119 (42394 50218 - 8848 / Relay location: East edge)
2009-8-13cJC 1120 (42457 50232 - 8854 / Relay location: north edge center point)
Elevation 2009-8-12cJC 8711 @top
2009-8-12cJC 8716 @bottom

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-13cJC f377 (lense A) covers f379
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-15sH q891 sits in f379
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-13cJC f379 covers f381 (mud mud)
2009-8-13cJC f379 overlays f381 (mud mud)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q891- p4 beaded rim bowl yellow-green; q891- p3 cup or bowl with string cut base, thick at the base with lowest part of the body walls rounded near base; q891- p2 part of rounded rim but body shape unclear, red-brown, small sub-round chaff and calcite temper
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Forms subfloor of f359 which is assigned to stratum 630
2011-11-21cJC Above f392 which is presumed first floor but under f359 which belongs to the construction of the flanking wall f127

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-12cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-12cJC red
2009-8-13cJC Reddish Yellow
Color number 2009-8-12cJC 5YR7/6
Hardness 2009-8-12cJC hard with ashy portions
Texture 2009-8-12cJC combination of hard chunks and very fine ash
Notes on typology 2009-9-18mKB only 4 shape sherds discovered in this feature
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-12cJC T814



J2f380

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0380.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^stair1
Category 2009-8-12!! unknown
Definition 2009-8-12cJC staircase
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Staircase under the main visible staircase ( f130) that is part of the larger monumental structure. f380 likely represents an earlier construction phase based on the large step up between f380 and f131. This staircase has only 3 visible steps with a fourth possible under f130. It was assigned its own feature number in MZ22 to distinguish the first staircase ( f380) from the second staircase ( f130).
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v203
A98.NLabeling 2009-8-19cJC Previously the whole staircase was referred to as f130 but this season we found it necessary to refer to the two building phases separately and so we have assigned f380 to the lower (first) staircase.

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-19cJC Lower monumental staircase. It has three main steps and may possibly include the first stones under the staircase of the main building phase ( f130). It possibly extends further to the east and west into the baulks of k100.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-12cJC k100

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-19cJC f130 (steps) overlays f380
2009-8-17cJC f386 (pavement C) abuts f380
2009-8-30cJC f387 (accumulation) abuts f380
2009-8-30cJC f388 (pavement C) abuts f380
2009-8-30cJC f389 (accumulation C) abuts f380
2009-8-18cJC f391 (lense A) abuts f380

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s730J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3bJ2B

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-12cJC ~st
Color definition 2009-8-12cJC gray
Hardness 2009-8-12cJC hard
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-12cJC Not removed



J2f381

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0381.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-12!! build-up
Definition 2009-8-12cJC mud.HTM" TARGET=C3>mud mud
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Mud layer with impressions in it. Probably created by pooling of water in front of the apron.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v196

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-13cJC Hard gray surface. It has impressions in it implying it was a muddy wet surface that allowed pawprints to be imprinted in it. It is a level surface, with a slight slope down from the north near to the apron ( f131) towards the south. The surface is relatively uneven with impressions and slight rises in it.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-13cJC We found a pawprint of what is probably a dog in this feature. We photographed it as we found it and also after filling it in with powder to see if it would photograph better.
2009-8-15cJC After discovering human footprints in this feature we have decided not to excavate it. We photographed the impressions and then decided with fAB to make plaster casts of the prints. After trying several different combinations we settled on a process using a wood frame, baby powder covering the dirt and then filling the frame with gypsum plaster. We tested the process and it seems to work fine to we took a cast of one print. We are still awaiting the final results but the initial result was a clear print. We may have a problem with the baby powder clinging to the dirt in the excavation area.
2009-8-16cJC Today we found three human footprints impressed in f381 in addition to the animal print we had already found. We photographed the prints and took plaster casts. Only one plaster cast really turned out so we stopped casting them and decided to backfill until next year.
2009-8-30cJC We removed the backfill covering f381 today. We removed the backfill using brushes, small wooden skewers and a tootbrush. We will rephotograph the human footprints and try and take more casts.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-12cJC k110
Elevation 2009-8-12cJC 8719 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-13cJC f379 (floor B) covers f381
2009-8-13cJC f379 (floor B) overlays f381

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s640J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3nJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Accumulation above the presumed first floor associated with apron
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Accumulation above the presumed first floor associated with apron
2011-11-21cJC Above f392 which is presumed first floor but under f359 which belongs to the construction of the flanking wall f127

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-12cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-12cJC gray
Hardness 2009-8-12cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-12cJC smooth surface
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Storage 2009-8-12cJC Not removed



J2f382

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0382.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-16!! unknown
Definition 2009-8-16cJC pit cut
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Cut in the southeast corner of k100. It is a very deep (more than 50cm already excavated) with a very straight edge where exposed. The fill ( f383) is relatively clean.
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v198
A98.NLabeling 2009-9-9cJC This feature forms an aggregate, a12, with f383

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-16cJC Cut through the southeast corner of k100. It is very straight and appears to cut through many features.
2009-8-19cJC Straight cut in southeast corner of k100. At first it appeared to be the cut of a pit but now we see it is too straight. It cuts through several pebble floors and accumulations.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-16cJC We assigned this feature today as we found that f383 is the fill of a cut. We can see the cut of the pebble floors in the east section very clearly. Right now we are not sure how far down the cut goes as we have not reached the end of f383.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-16cJC k100
Relays 2009-8-17cJC 1128 (38686 51242 - 8553 / Relay location: NE corner cut)
Elevation 2009-8-16cJC 8556 @bottom
2009-8-16cJC 8594 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-30cJC f383 (fill 1) sits in f382
2009-8-30cJC f385 (accumulation) sits in f382
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-30cJC f382 cuts f205 (pavement C)
2009-8-30cJC f382 cuts f215 (pavement C)
2009-8-30cJC f382 cuts f258 (pavement C)
2009-8-30cJC f382 cuts f267 (pavement C)
2009-8-30cJC f382 cuts f287 (pavement C)
2009-8-30cJC f382 cuts f292 (pavement C)
2009-8-30cJC f382 cuts f386 (pavement C)
2009-8-30cJC f382 cuts f387 (accumulation)
2009-8-30cJC f382 cuts f388 (pavement C)
2009-8-30cJC f382 cuts f389 (accumulation C)
2009-8-30cJC f382 cuts f390 (pavement C)

Time sequencing
Analogical record
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s660J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Cuts from above and through pebble floors that date to stratum 665
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Disposition
Removed 2009-8-19cJC Cuts from above and through pebble floors that date to stratum 665
Storage 2009-8-16cJC T817



J2f383

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0383.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label equals another 2009-8-16cJC f304
Category 2009-8-16!! fill, dumping, collapse
Definition 2009-8-16cJC fill 1
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Fill of cut f382. It is very soft and contains very little cultural material. It is wet when excavated and has a deep rich brown color. There are some bricks possibly seen in section.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v193

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-16cJC Soft, wet brown soil. Some small pieces of brick can be seen when the surface is scraped but they never come apart in actual brick chunks. There are reddish inclusions and also some charcoal. Appears to be the fill of the cut f382. The soil is sticky and clings to the tools. It separates from the hard accumulations to the northwest which tells us there was a cut which was filled by the softer brown soil of f383.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-16cJC Today we excavated about 50cm of f383 and we still have not found the bottom. We photographed it after about 25cm to show what appear to be melted bricks inside ( v193).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-16cJC k100
Relays 2009-8-17cJC 1123 (38563 51069 - 8571 / Relay location: SE point of cut near section)
Elevation 2009-8-16cJC 8556 @bottom
2009-8-16cJC 8604 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-16cJC q892 sits in f383
2009-8-17sH q893 sits in f383
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-17cJC f383 covers f384 (stones)
2009-8-30cJC f383 covers f384 (stones)
2009-8-17cJC f383 covers f385 (accumulation)
2009-8-30cJC f383 covers f385 (accumulation)
2009-8-30cJC f383 sits in f382 (cut)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s660J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Associated with cut f382

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-16cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-16cJC brown
Color number 2009-8-16cJC 10YR4/6
Hardness 2009-8-16cJC soft
Texture 2009-8-16cJC wet
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J2f384

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0384.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-17!! unknown
Definition 2009-8-17cJC ~stones
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Small row of pebbles inside the cut of f382 that runs parallel to the cut. The stones are embedded in a hard layer f385.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v197

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-17cJC Row of large pebbles in the bottom of f383, sitting in the hard layer f385. It cuts diagonally across the southeast corner of k100 roughly parallel to the cut of the pit ( f382). The stones are in a nice row and it is unclear if they formed there naturally or were laid. When removed they were sitting in a very hard flat layer ( f385).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-17cJC k100
Relays 2009-8-17cJC 1124 (38566 51104 - 8560 / Relay location: NW corner)
2009-8-17cJC 1125 (38546 51128 - 8556 / Relay location: SW corner)
2009-8-17cJC 1126 (38609 51223 - 8548 / Relay location: SE corner)
2009-8-17cJC 1127 (38631 51224 - 8548 / Relay location: NE corner)
Elevation 2009-8-17cJC 0 @top
2009-8-17cJC 8492 @bottom
2009-8-29cJC 8503 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-17cJC f383 (fill 1) covers f384
2009-8-30cJC f383 (fill 1) covers f384
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-17cJC f384 sits in f385 (accumulation)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s660J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Associated with cut f382

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-17cJC ~st
Color definition 2009-8-17cJC gray
Hardness 2009-8-17cJC very hard
Texture 2009-8-17cJC stony
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Storage 2009-8-17cJC T817



J2f385

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0385.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-17!! build-up
Definition 2009-8-17cJC accumulation
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Very hard complact layer at the presumed bottom ofthe cut f382.
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v197

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-17cJC Hard layer associated with the bottom of the cut f382. It has a row of small stones ( f384) sitting in it. It is very hard and wet and difficult to pick. We only excavated the very top of this feature. It is a very dark brown color.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-17cJC We found this feature at the bottom of our sounding in k100's southeast corner and we excavated only a portion (about 4cm) before deciding it would be a good stopping point for the season.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-17cJC k100
Elevation 2009-8-17cJC 8492 @bottom
2009-8-17cJC 8503 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-17cJC f383 (fill 1) covers f385
2009-8-30cJC f383 (fill 1) covers f385
2009-8-17cJC f384 (stones) sits in f385
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-17cJC q895 sits in f385
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-30cJC f385 sits in f382 (cut)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s660J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3lJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Associated with cut f382

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-17cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-17cJC brown
Hardness 2009-8-17cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-17cJC coarse
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-17cJC only partially removed T817



J2f386

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0386.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^pv1
Category 2009-8-17!! surface
Definition 2009-8-17cJC pavement C
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Sherd and bone pavement in front of the lower staircase f380
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v199

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-17cJC Sherd, bone and small pebble floor. This floor is primarily composed of very small (about 2-4cm) sherds and bones. The bones break apart very easily and are difficult to excavated. The sherds are almost uniformly tiny. The floor was very colorful with many green sherds and many light colored sherds and some red sherds. Combined with the bones the sherds stood out very well from the background of the brown soil that the forms the main underlying layer of the floor. The sherds are very firmly embedded and the surface is very hard when picked.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-17cJC Today we exposed this pavement in the afternoon, photographed and relayed it and began removing it.
Argument 2009-8-17cJC mKB says the size of the sherds is indicative of a well-used walking surface, normally a street. This may indicate a heavy use of the area immediately in front of the staircase f380.
Procedure 2009-8-17cJC When removing this feature we scooped the dirt into zambils with either our hands or with the dustpan so we could be sure to collect the most sherds rather than with the shovel.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-17cJC k100
Elevation 2009-8-17cJC 8560 @bottom
2009-8-17cJC 8574 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-22cJC f292 (pavement C) overlays f386
2009-8-30cJC f382 (cut) cuts f386
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-17cJC q896 sits in f386
2009-8-18cJC q897 sits in f386
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-30cJC f386 covers f387 (accumulation)
2009-8-17cJC f386 abuts f380 (staircase)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s685J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3hJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Dated to EDIIIA based on ceramics
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Late Ninevite V decorated body sherds

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-17cJC ~bone, sherds
Color definition 2009-8-17cJC brown
Hardness 2009-8-17cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-17cJC coarse
Notes on typology 2009-9-18mKB many tiny body sherds, some are early Ninevite V
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Disposition
Storage 2009-8-17cJC T817



J2f387

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0387.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^pv1
Category 2009-8-17!! build-up
Definition 2009-8-17cJC accumulation
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Accumulation forming the subfloor for the sherd and bone pavement f386
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v201

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-18cJC Softer brown accumulation underneath pavement f386. It may have been a subfloor for the pavement. The soil is medium coarse and breaks apart easily. With the pick it comes off in small pieces, but is not chunky. It covers a pebble floor ( f388).

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-17cJC k100
Elevation 2009-8-17cJC 8554 @bottom
2009-8-17cJC 8560 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-30cJC f386 (pavement C) covers f387
2009-8-22cJC f292 (pavement C) overlays f387
2009-8-30cJC f382 (cut) cuts f387
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-18sH q898 sits in f387
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-18cJC f387 covers f388 (pavement C)
2009-8-30cJC f387 abuts f380 (staircase)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s685J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3hJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Dated to EDIIIA based on ceramics
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC Based on stratigraphic connection to f386
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB unclear

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-17cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-17cJC soft
Hardness 2009-8-17cJC soft
Texture 2009-8-17cJC medium coarse
Notes on typology 2009-9-18mKB all small body sherds
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Storage 2009-8-17cJC T818



J2f388

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0388.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^pv1
Category 2009-8-17!! surface
Definition 2009-8-17cJC pavement C
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Pebble and sherd floor, less dense than either f386 or f390, but also with very small sherds.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v200

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-18cJC Pebble floor composed of small pebbles (almost sandy) embedded in a hard brown dirt. Very few larger pebbles, fewer bones that the other pavement ( f386). It has a hard surface and a softer subsoil ( f389). This floor is not as clearly laid as the other pavement ( f386) but does form a clear surface, possibly a walking floor that was not intentionally laid.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-17cJC k100
Elevation 2009-8-17cJC 8548 @bottom
2009-8-17cJC 8554 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-18cJC f387 (accumulation) covers f388
2009-8-30cJC f382 (cut) cuts f388
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-18cJC q899 sits in f388
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-18cJC f388 covers f389 (accumulation C)
2009-8-30cJC f388 abuts f380 (staircase)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s685J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3hJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Dated to EDIIIA based on ceramics
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q899- p1, - p2, - p3, - p7 globular jars with square rim; - p8 and - p9 part of the same bottle neck; - p11 Ninevite V incised and grooved body sherd
Other reasons 2009-9-18mKB if the globular jar with square rim began to be made in Phase 3h (at this point we have no evidence for this)then this feature and feature 389 could be dated to Phase 3h
2011-5-16cJC Based on ceramics, presence of Ninevite 5 sherds
2011-11-21cJC Late Ninevite V shapes and decoration and also Metallic ware sherds.
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB probably Phase 3s

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-17cJC ~sherds, pebbles
Color definition 2009-8-17cJC brown
Hardness 2009-8-17cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-17cJC coarse
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J2f389

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0389.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^pv1
Category 2009-8-17!! build-up
Definition 2009-8-17cJC accumulation C
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Subfloor for f388, soft brown soil.
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v201

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-18cJC Soft brown accumulation under the floor ( f388). The soil is medium coarse and is easy to pick. It may form a subfloor for f388.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-17cJC k100
Elevation 2009-8-17cJC 8542 @bottom
2009-8-17cJC 8548 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-18cJC f388 (pavement C) covers f389
2009-8-30cJC f382 (cut) cuts f389
Type of contact: Contemporary events/Movable items 2009-8-18cJC q900 sits in f389
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-18cJC f389 covers f390 (pavement C)
2009-8-18cJC f389 covers f391 (lense A)
2009-8-30cJC f389 abuts f380 (staircase)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s685J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3hJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2009-9-16cJC Dated to EDIIIA based on ceramics
Typological reasons 2009-9-18mKB q900- p1 late Ninevite V decorated with incised and grooved decoration; - p2 globular jar with square rim
Other reasons 2009-9-18mKB if the globular jar with square rim began to be made in Phase 3h (at this point we have no evidence for this)then this feature and feature 388 could be dated to Phase 3h
2011-5-16cJC Based on ceramics, presence of Ninevite 5 sherds
2011-11-21cJC This feature was possibly thought to be EDIII, but further examination indicates a presence of Late Ninevite 5 incised and grooved sherds. As a result this feature was assigned to the late Ninevite 5.
I99.NTime 2009-9-18mKB probably Phase 3s

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-17cJC clay
Color definition 2009-8-17cJC brown
Hardness 2009-8-17cJC soft
Texture 2009-8-17cJC sandy
Notes on typology 2009-9-18mKB only 2 shape sherds
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J2f390

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0390.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2009-9-14cJC ^pv1
Category 2009-8-17!! surface
Definition 2009-8-17cJC pavement C
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Sherd, bone and pebble pavement.
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v202

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-18cJC Sherd and bone floor similar to f386. It is composed of small sherds (about 3-5cm in size) and bones. There are some pebbles also, usually about the same size as the sherds or smaller. It is also very colorful with the most notable color sherds being green and red.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-17cJC k100
Elevation 2009-8-17cJC 8542 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-18cJC f389 (accumulation C) covers f390
2009-8-30cJC f382 (cut) cuts f390
2009-8-18cJC f391 (lense A) abuts f390

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s685J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3hJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2011-9-30cJC Based on the stratigraphic location below f388 and f389 which were dated to s670 s670JPC based on the presence of incised Ninevite 5 sherds. See notes on pottery in f388.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Based on elevation below Ninevite 5 floors
2011-11-21cJC This feature was not excavated but based on its stratigraphic location under f389 which was dated to Late Ninevite 5 it should belong to the same stratum.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-17cJC ~sherds, pebbles
Color definition 2009-8-17cJC brown
Hardness 2009-8-17cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-17cJC coarse, sandy
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J2f391

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0391.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2009-8-17!! build-up
Definition 2009-8-17cJC lense A
Summary 2009-9-9cJC Bakaya-like layer at the base of the last visible step of the lower staircase f380. It is contained to the 10cm immediately in front of the step.
Best image 2009-9-9 cJC

v203

Description/Count
Description 2009-8-18cJC Red bakaya-like layer lapping up to the lowest stones of f380. It is contained only to the area right in front of the stairs and does not extend more than 10cm in front of the stairs. The consistency is hard and it is a bright red when scraped. It may be part of the contstruction of staircase f380.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Daily 2009-8-18cJC This floor was only exposed and not excavated. When k100 is backfilled this feature will still be remaining.
2009-8-18cJC We only exposed and photographed this feature as we did not have time this season to excavate it.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2009-8-17cJC k100
Elevation 2009-8-17cJC 8557 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Latest events 2009-8-18cJC f389 (accumulation C) covers f391
Type of contact: Earliest events 2009-8-18cJC f391 abuts f380 (staircase)
2009-8-18cJC f391 abuts f390 (pavement C)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s685J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3hJ2B
Stratigraphic reasons 2011-9-30cJC As this feature was not excavated the sherds can not give a date. Based on the stratigraphic location below f388 and f389 which were dated to s670 s670JPC based on the presence of incised Ninevite 5 sherds. See notes on pottery in f388.
Other reasons 2011-5-16cJC Based on elevation below Ninevite 5 floors
2011-11-21cJC This feature was not excavated but based on its stratigraphic location under f389 which was dated to Late Ninevite 5 it should belong to the same stratum.

Descriptive
Analogical record
Ware/Material 2009-8-17cJC ~bakaya
Color definition 2009-8-17cJC red
Hardness 2009-8-17cJC hard
Texture 2009-8-17cJC coarse
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J2f392

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0392.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Label is included in another 2010-11-28cJC ^fl1
Category 2011-11-16!! unknown
Definition 2011-11-16cJC floor

Description/Count
Description 2011-11-16cJC This feature was only identified in section. It is a thick gray layer seen in the west section of k100. It has been assigned a feature number as it is thought to possibly be the first floor associated with the construction of the monumental access.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2011-11-16cJC This feature may be the first floor associated with the construction of the ^mnacs based on several factors. First, it is a thick layer of relatively uniform material - suggesting it may have been intentionally laid. Furthermore, it slopes up against the stone visible in the western edge of k100, that is likely a patch stone added to connect the apron with the earlier staircase when the apron was constructed.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2011-11-16cJC k110

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s650J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h3mJ2B
Other reasons 2011-11-21cJC This gray floor was only identified in section. It is suggested that it is a floor associated with the first moment of construction of the monumental access. As a result it has been assigned to the same stratum as the construction. When this feature is excavated this assignment should be reviewed.

Descriptive
Ware/Material 2011-11-16cJC clay



J2f393

File: /MZ/A/J02/D/F/0393.HTM


Labeling/Designation
Category 2012-10-13!! unknown
Definition 2012-10-13cJC pit cut

Description/Count
Description 2012-10-13cJC This feature is only seen in section. It is a cut through several sloping layers that alternate brown and ashy. The cut can be clearly seen in v161, v130 and v114. It seems this cut was intentional and associated with the building of the curtain wall f288/ f334.

Recovery/Assignment and the Record
Argument 2012-10-13cJC This feature was probably an intentional cut to create a space for the construction of the curtain wall f288/ f334. This removed several EDIII layers and created a sloping area south of the revetment wall. The sharp angles of the cut suggest that it was not caused by erosion as that would have smoothed the edges of the cut.

Volumetric localization
Locus 2012-10-13cJC k14
Elevation 2012-10-13cJC 8827 @bottom
2012-10-13cJC 8928 @top

Contact association
Type of contact: Earliest events 2012-10-13cJC f393 cuts f219 (accumulation D)

Time sequencing
Stratum to which element belongs 2011-11-11cJC s190J2B
Phase to which stratum belongs 2011-11-11cJC h7cJ2B