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JP – The Temple Plaza and Terrace Edge (Version 1a)

JP Synthesis

The Mittani remodeling

Giorgio Buccellati – September 2009

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Introduction

Only in the last century. Retains basic concept of sacred space – with formal, not coneptual alterations.

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The Plaza

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The memory stones

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The stairs

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The eastern rim

Secondary apron; brick wall at top of stairs.

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Articles

The Great Temple Terrace at Urkesh and
the Lions of Tish-atal Development and structural components     
A review of the construction phases and a description of the structural components of the Plaza and the Terrace.

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