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k 5
dy We excavated more around the stoneline in f16. To the east of f16 I kept the feature as f8 with the provision that if stones would be revealed under q36, I would include this area into f16. We did not, however, find more stones in that area and thus I kept q36 within f8. After we had excavated q36 the unit floor was level. The stoneline discovered extends now from the big stone in the north to the middle of the unit. To the west and to the south of it there are scattered stones. I expect that the line extends further south although it does not do so now. The stone placements are clearly man made but since we have thus far been unable to locate any floor surfaces associated with the stones, it seems that this construction was only used temporarily.
sg We stopped the excavations here temporarily so that other units can reach this level. Once we have done so, we will resume excavations here.

k 14
dy We removed features f13 (large stone) and f9 (tannur) after i had drawn them. Under the large stone we discovered several smaller stones. In the northwest corner, underneath the large stone was also an area of very hard, brick-like material. In the south it was delineated by stones. This is f17. The stones in k14 are mostly aligned in east-west direction. Along the northern baulk, at the border with the German trench the stones form a half circle. The stones here are about 10 cm higher than in k5. This difference in elevation can be explained by the tell slope. As in k5, they do not seem to form a permanent, clear structure but appear more like the remains of a temporary structure.
sg As in k5 we stopped the excavations here for now. When we start we need to proceed carefully since there still could be a floor associated with these stones. They are not yet completely exposed and thus there is still a faint possibly for such a floor.

k 4
sg Since the crew in k4 has been moving between k100 and k4, the excavation have not yet reached as deep a level as in k4 and k5. Judging from the presence of stones in k4 and k5, I expected to find similar stones in this square as well. Right at the end of the day we did indeed find similar sized stones in this unit as well. They are, however higher up than in k14 and k5. 
sg We will continue uncovering the stones with care paying special attention to the possibly of a floor being present. I continued using f11 all day today. While the nature of the soil was not different above the stones (q38) I am contemplating whether to make a new feature "accumulation over stones" starting from this q-lot. I will determine it on Sunday when the whole unit has been excavated.

k 3
dy Opened the square and had time to remove just the upper most surface layer in the northern half of the square.

k 13
dy Opened the square and had time to remove just the upper most surface layer in the eastern half of the square.

-wk After reaching the level of stones both in k14 and k5, I moved the crew of k14 into the new unit k13, and the crew of k5 into k3.

f 15
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ds 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.

f 17
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ds 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. 

f 18
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ds Topsoil of k3. Contains plenty of organic material.

f 19
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ds Topsoil of k13. Contains plenty of organic material.

f 20
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ds The east-west wall of the temple terrace exposed in the German trenches. Located in k22, k12 and k2. Consists of large stones.

f 21
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ds The suggested western "Apron" of the temple staircase, north-south direction. Located in k2.