| Description (summary) |
2026-03-04 |
pC |
The stone-stepped structure is preserved as a trapezoidal feature extending approximately 17 m in an east–west direction. At its eastern end it measures 5.50 m in length and is constructed so that the stepped portion is approximately 5 m wide, rising to a height of about 1.50 m. From this point westward, the structure gradually descends, becoming progressively narrower until it merges into a flat surface. The entire structure rests on a accumulations. In its eastern portion, the structure is composed of medium-sized, flat, angular stones with smooth surfaces. These are arranged in twelve well-defined steps, with risers ranging from 0.10 to 0.30 m in height and treads measuring 0.40–0.50 m in depth. Each upper stone slightly overlaps the one below by a few centimeters, creating a stable stepped profile. The stepped portion has a clearly defined eastern edge and is separated from ^apron1 by a 0.70 m-wide gap. Mudbricks are visible within this gap, suggesting that the two structures were originally separated by a mudbrick construction or fill. The western portion of the structure is less well preserved, with numerous stones missing. Here the construction consists of small-, medium-, and large-sized undressed stones arranged without the regularity observed in the eastern section. Large blocks are placed adjacent to much smaller stones, resulting in wide joints. Although the masonry appears comparatively loose, the stones are still arranged in roughly parallel rows that continue the alignment of the stepped courses visible in the eastern portion of the glacis. The glacis terminates abruptly at its western end. [Input: ZK304pC.j] |
| List of components |
2026-03-04 |
pC |
Step 1: 80cm wide, two medium size stones laid next to revetment wall ^wall6, but having no direct contact. The remaining portion of the step is missing creating an empty space of ca. 1.80 m. Step 2-3: 2.60 m wide, 3-5 small and medium size stones. Remaining portion of the step is missing. Step 4-6: 9 m long, about 18-22 small, medum and large stones set in an irregular step. Step 7-9: 7 m wide, ca. 18 small and medium size stones set in irregular step. Step 10: 4.5 m wide, 11 small and medium size stones set in irregular step. Step 11: 3.5 m wide, 8 medium size stones set in regular step. Step 12: 2 m wide, 5 small and medium size stones set in regular step. [Input: ZK304pC.j] |