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Introduction
The strata sequence currently used is J2A, it is a sequence based on the J2 data and is unique to J2. It is provisional in nature until the sequence is incorporated into a larger JP sequence.
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The strata definition chart (J2A)
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phase
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stratum
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sub-sr
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definition of stratum
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and of substratum
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9p
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10
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Modern accumulations, backfill, current excavations
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9m
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20
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Top soil
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30
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disturbed upper layer
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40
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9c
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50
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8r
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60
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Scattered use including tannurs
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8m
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70
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Stones above second apron
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80
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Layers just under stones of s70
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7m
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120
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7e
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150
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Construction of second apron
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155
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Build-up and leveling with use areas on top of brickfall
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158
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Second phase of brickfall
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159
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Construction of small curtian walls inside brickfall and use areas
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160
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First phase of brickfall
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161
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Erosion
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7d
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170
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Accumulations between revetment wall and curtain wall in k13
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7a
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190
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First Mittani deposits in J2, curtain wall in k13
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5h
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4r
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4m
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4c
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550
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Sloping accumulations forming upper levels at base of revetment wall
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3s
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610
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Use floors against base of staircase and apron
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3p
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630
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Building of western flanking wall (f127)
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3m
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640
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Floor build-up immediately following the construction of the monumental access
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650
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Building the temple terrace, first floor and construction of monumental access
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3l
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660
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Cut in SW corner of k100
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665
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Pebble floors associated with lower steps
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3j
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670
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Floors with Ninevite 5 sherds
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2h
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850
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Possible construction of early staircase f380
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