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Introduction
Most of the structures of the Temple Terrace excavated to date are located on the boundary between the mound (Area BT) and the Plaza (Area JP). This is due to an excavation strategy aimed at uncovering the monumental southern part of the Temple Terrace facing the Plaza.
The Plaza is a large open space located in the center of the settlement, facing the Temple Terrace. Its purpose is to provide a view of the monumental sacred complex with its walls, stairs and temple.
The plaza is bounded to the north by the revetment wall and the monumental staircase, to the south by the residential area in C2, and to the west by the royal palace of Tupkish. Five excavation units (J1, J2, J3, J7 and C2) help us to define its extension.
In the geophysical prospection, a road is visible between the western curve of the revetment wall and the palace. The plaza was always kept free of buildings and a series of floors which are mostly flat were found in front of the monumental staircase and revetment wall.
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