.bk J02 .fl V516cJC.j .fd Strata assignment reasoning .fn Duplicated entries deleted with ; .rd V516 .ri cJC list2 f I12 1 Cleaning of trench 40 Modern cut of German trench 41 Modern cut of German trench 104 Modern cut of German trench 173 Backfill. 179 Backfill of trench 192 Although this layer is at a low elevation it includes backfill and so has been assigned to modern stratum. 221 Layer contaminated by modern backfill. 343 Includes backfill from cement staircase. 2 Topsoil 3 Topsoil 6 Topsoil 18 Topsoil 19 Topsoil 29 Topsoil 33 Topsoil 34 Topsoil 35 Topsoil 36 Topsoil 38 Topsoil 39 Topsoil 42 Topsoil 44 Topsoil. This feature is thick and also includes material below the topsoil. 50 Topsoil 52 Topsoil 53 Topsoil. This feature is thick and also includes material below the topsoil. 56 Topsoil. This baulk is thick and also includes material below the topsoil. 57 Topsoil 58 Topsoil 63 Topsoil 64 Topsoil 67 Topsoil 68 Topsoil 70 Topsoil. Baulk may include other layers, not just topsoil. 71 Topsoil. Baulk may include other layers, not just topsoil. 77 Topsoil. Baulk includes layers under topsoil as well. 88 Topsoil. Baulk includes layers under topsoil as well. 92 Mixed layers but highest levels are topsoil. 167 Topsoil 184 Topsoil 243 Topsoil 13 Sits inside of f7, which is just under topsoil. 25 Layer just below topsoil. 37 Accumulation just below topsoil. 43 Same as f34 and f37. Includes material from both s30 and s20. 75 Layer below topsoil. 79 This feature is thick and mixed from more than one strata but the uppermost levels belong to the assigned strata. 113 Layer just below topsoil. 117 Layer just below topsoil. 118 Layer just below topsoil, same as f113. 124 No types of contact were recorded but in v41 it appears to cover f118. The alternative is that it is a baulk feature equal to f118. Because of the ambiguity I have assigned it to the same stratum as f118. 169 Layer below topsoil. 187 Layer below topsoil. It is very thick, however, and may include some material from the stratum below. 252 Layer below topsoil. It is very thick, however, and may include some material from the stratum below. 262 Stone sits in f252. 274 Same elevation as f252. 323 See pC's reasoning. 9 Tannur sits in f7, dates to same stratum. 10 Fill of tannur that sits in f7 12 working floor associated with tannur. 61 Scattered use of the area after majority of the area, except the upper levels of the second apron (^apr2), are covered. 65 Although this layer is just under topsoil it is very thick and includes more deposits from s60 than s30. 66 Although this layer is just under topsoil it is very thick and includes more deposits from s60 than s30. 69 Tannur sits in this feature, belongs with layers associated with tannurs and reuse of the area. 72 Tannur indicates that this is the period of reuse. 73 Fill of tannur associated with area reuse. 78 Tannur sits in this feature, belongs with layers associated with tannurs and reuse of the area. 80 Accumulations covering the revetment wall 84 Floating stones above second apron. High elevation indicates they are earlier. 85 Tannur indicates that this is the period of reuse. 86 Fill of tannur associated with area reuse. 90 same as f32 91 same as f32 94 Based on elevation 96 Based on elevation 120 Column under stones f84 8 Based on v7 it appears to overlay f24 (stones). 15 Association with the floating stones (f26) indicates that this layer was deposited during a period of scattered use. No conclusive date from ceramics. 16 Association with the floating stones (f24) indicates that this layer was deposited during a period of scattered use. No conclusive date from ceramics. 17 Association with the floating stones (f26) indicates that this layer was deposited during a period of scattered use. No conclusive date from ceramics. 22 Association with the floating stones (f27) indicates that this layer was deposited during a period of scattered use. No conclusive date from ceramics. 24 Scattered use of the area after majority of the area, except the upper levels of the second apron (^apr2), are covered. 26 Scattered use of the area after majority of the area, except the upper levels of the second apron (^apr2), are covered. 27 Scattered use of the area after majority of the area, except the upper levels of the second apron (^apr2), are covered. 28 Scattered use of the area after majority of the area, except the upper levels of the second apron (^apr2), are covered. 83 Scattered use of the area after majority of the area, except the upper levels of the second apron (^apr2), are covered. Elevation sme as stones f26 and f24. 122 Accumulation covering f129. The layers above this feature are part of s60 and so even though this feature does not share the indications of scattered use that other features in s70 do, it is at the same elevation and fits stratigraphically into this stratum. 263 Overlaid by f252, with stones sitting on it indicates this feature is part of the stratum associated with the stones. 76 Below the scattered accumulations, period of abandonment while the MA focus is on the western area (J5) 97 Under the scattered accumulations that represent s60 98 Under the scattered accumulations that represent s60 99 Under the scattered accumulations that represent s60 114 See pC's reasoning. 115 See pC's reasoning. 121 See pC's reasoning. 20 Although this feature was originally identified as part of the revetment wall (f128) further analysis by pC indicates that it was actually a line of stones associated with the second apron (f132) and thus has been assigned to the stratum with the second apron, rather than the revetment wall. 108 Above the brickfall, possibly part of the reuse of the area after a period of abandonment. 109 Under f76 132 Second apron, constructed after the first apron was no longer in use. 134 Fill between the revetment wall and second apron that is possibly related to the construction phase of the second apron. 157 About the same elevation as top of revetment wall. See w200. 168 At the same elevation as f87. 203 Based on elevation 206 This feature is almost 1m thick, it probably includes material from both s155-J2A and s150-J2A. 220 This feature includes multiple strata, toplevels are approximately at the level of s150-J2A. 222 Sits in f220 249 Elevation. Also, the pits in this layer indicate it is part of the period of reuse during the time of the second apron. 254 Elevation. Also, the pits in this layer indicate it is part of the period of reuse during the time of the second apron. 255 Elevation. Also, the pits in this layer indicate it is part of the period of reuse during the time of the second apron. 101 Immediately above the brickfall, associated with the reuse of the area after it was covered by brickfall 102 Associated with f101, which is above the brickfall, yet this feature is below the scattered reuse in subsequent phases 103 Directly under f95 105 Associated with the ashy use phases that are linked to the use of the large stone f154 110 Large volumetric feature that may include several levels of accumulations, but its top surface is the same as f105 and so it has been assigned to the same stratum as f105. 111 This feature is a meter in depth and probably includes multiple strata. 116 Elevation at the same levels as other use areas. 125 Associated with the levels linked to the use of f154, the large flat stone on top of the apron (f131) 154 Use of the area with burning and ashy patches. Could be linked to the construction of the second apron when this area was again used for cultic purposes and the upper levels of the 1st staircase and apron were retouched and the second apron was constructed. At this point they possibly added this large flat stone for ritual purposes. 159 Same elevation as f125, see w203 185 Sits in f193, must be before f168 which surrounds it (see w203). This conflicts with v88 in which it is raised above f168. I have used the drawing to make the strata assignment. 242 Floor at the same elevation as the use areas associated with the stone f154. 259 Sits in f193. 314 pC identified this stratum based on elevations 106 Part of large brickfall ^bf 112 Part of large brickfall ^bf 135 Upper layers of brickfall based on elevation 136 brickfall 137 Upper, highly eroded portion of brickfall 138 Upper layers of brickfall based on elevation 139 Covers wall f144, indicating it is part of the second phase of the brickfall. 152 Upper layers of brickfall based on elevation, many small finds, appears weathered in views. 155 Part of large brickfall ^bf, covers f144 so part of later brickfall phase 161 Same elevation as f137, which is abraded upper section of brickfall. 162 Layer is within brickfall elevations, inclusion of lots of pottery is typical of brickfall. Although dated to the Khabur it can not be because it is above the Mittani brickfall. 164 Just below f154 177 Part of large brickfall ^bf 178 Part of large brickfall ^bf 180 Part of large brickfall ^bf 181 Part of large brickfall ^bf 188 Part of large brickfall ^bf, covers f144 so part of later brickfall phase 189 Part of large brickfall ^bf, covers f144 so part of later brickfall phase 190 same as other brickfall elevations according to mH 191 Sits inside f190 202 Part of large brickfall ^bf 207 Part of large brickfall ^bf, upper layers 208 Part of large brickfall ^bf, upper layers 210 Part of large brickfall ^bf 233 Based on elevations this baulk appears to be about the same level as f210 and so has been assigned to same stratum. 261 Part of large brickfall ^bf 305 based on elevations only. 318 This baulk overlays a brickfall feature (f188) 320 sits in f171 321 sits in f171 140 Upper layers of brickfall based on elevation 141 Laminations on top of first brickfall layers, possibly indicating the area was exposed to water, it abuts the floor f142 142 Notes indicate there was a Khabur sherd embedded in this, but it could also be Mittani. This layer probably represents the upper levels of the late Mittani occupation before the construction of the second apron. 143 Associated with the use of wall f144 144 small curtain wall inside the brickfall layers. This wall, along with f232, argue that the brickfall either took place over a long time or as two distinct events. The walls were built while the area was still filling in with brickfall. mH notes that it might have been a reconstruction of f232 that was keep the brickfall away from the staircase 147 Same elevation as curtain wall f144 (see v78). 149 Abuts f144 indicating it was an accumulation that built up while the wall was in use. 150 Use of the area after the brickfall 1 (during process of brickfall) with scattered intensive use, burning, ash, hard patches, etc. 151 Elevation. Sits in brickfall layers associated with use. See v100. 171 Equal to f150 174 Ashy layer above brickfall, equal to f150 197 Use layer 198 Use layer 199 Ashy layer above brickfall, equal to f150 200 This feature may include multiple strata. See pC's note. 216 Part of large brickfall ^bf, middle layers that build up while f144 and f232 are in use 217 Part of large brickfall ^bf, middle layers that build up while f144 and f232 are in use 218 Part of large brickfall ^bf, middle layers that build up while f144 and f232 are in use 224 Wall built during the brickfall phase 226 Associated with wall f144 and f232 230 Between the two walls f144 and f232 which indicate a period of use between brickfalls. 232 Use period between brickfalls 265 Part of large brickfall ^bf 271 Part of large brickfall ^bf 273 Part of large brickfall ^bf 279 Fill of hole. It is unknown when, after the construction of the apron, this hole was filled in. I have assigned it to the stratum associated with the the use of the brickfall when the use of the area has changed and presumably the holes would no longer be emptied if they filled up. The fill is presumably the same as f286 according to the excavators. 281 Fill of hole. It is unknown when, after the construction of the apron, this hole was filled in. I have assigned it to the stratum associated with the the use of the brickfall when the use of the area has changed and presumably the holes would no longer be emptied if they filled up. The fill is presumably the same as f286 according to the excavators. 283 Fill of hole. It is unknown when, after the construction of the apron, this hole was filled in. I have assigned it to the stratum associated with the the use of the brickfall when the use of the area has changed and presumably the holes would no longer be emptied if they filled up. The fill is presumably the same as f286 according to the excavators. 285 Fill of hole. It is unknown when, after the construction of the apron, this hole was filled in. I have assigned it to the stratum associated with the the use of the brickfall when the use of the area has changed and presumably the holes would no longer be emptied if they filled up. The fill is presumably the same as f286 according to the excavators. 298 Cuts through f286, dated to the Mittani based on stratigraphy and ceramics. These pits are in the layers under the wall f144 and f232. They are the first use of the area during the brickfall. 299 Fill of pit f298 which is Mittani based on stratigraphy. These pits are in the layers under the wall f144 and f232. They are the first use of the area during the brickfall. 300 Pit cut in f286, dated to Mittani based on stratigraphy. These pits are in the layers under the wall f144 and f232. They are the first use of the area during the brickfall. 301 Fill of pit f300 which is Mittani based on stratigraphy. These pits are in the layers under the wall f144 and f232. They are the first use of the area during the brickfall. 311 cuts through f310 which is a floor layer dated to late EDIII 312 fill of pit f311 which cuts through f310 which is provisionally dated to the late EDIII 211 Part of large brickfall ^bf 225 Assigned to brickfall layer based on elevation. It appears to be embedded in k100 at the level associated with brickfall. 260 Part of large brickfall ^bf 269 Accumulations under wall f224. See v117. ;270 This pedestal is probably made up of several different accumulations. Because it is between the small curtain wall at the revetment wall I am assuming it was part of the Mittani brickfall. See v117. 277 brickfall 286 Under layers with pits and under f150 indicating it is present before use during the brickfall process. 293 Brickfall against f288, lower levels. 310 This feature is correlated with f350 that was dated to late EDIII based on ceramics, however, it is also at an elevation similar to brickfall layers. It is probably a mixed feature that was eroded and therefore includes both EDIII and Mittani. I have dated it to the later period as it is probably mixed. 324 Prossibly Mittani, at the elevation similar to erosion, might be mixed EDIII and Mittani materials. Dated to later stratum but could be moved with further analysis. 331 Based on elevation this baulk appears to be within the brickfall layers 338 Part of the large Mitanni brickfall, dated to the middle Mitanni based on the dating of erosion to the early Mitanni. 340 Part of large Mitanni brickfall 341 Part of the large Mitanni brickfall, dated to the middle Mitanni based on the dating of erosion to the early Mitanni. 342 Part of the large Mitanni brickfall, dated to the middle Mitanni based on the dating of erosion to the early Mitanni. ;345 Inside the Mitanni brickfall ;356 Part of the large Mitanni brickfall, dated to the middle Mitanni based on the dating of erosion to the early Mitanni. 290 Accumulations building up between the revetment wall (f128) and curtain wall (f288) 317 Two eroded stones, possibly come to rest at the end of the early Mittanni before the brickfall. This assignment is provisional. 322 Accumulations building up between the revetment wall (f128) and curtain wall (f288) 288 Early Mittanni construction of a curtain wall. Based on similarities with the J1 curtain walls as well as mixed EDIII and Mitanni ceramics inside the wall. 289 Inside of wall f288, part of construction. 325 Associated with early Mittani curtain wall 334 Before the Mittanni brickfall that comes up against the wall. Corresponds in time with other curtain walls. 335 Directly under the wall f334, presumably built at the same time 336 Directly under the wall f334, presumably built at the same time 337 Elevation 339 Possibly formed by the erosion of f366 346 Before the Mittanni brickfall that comes up against the wall. Corresponds in time with other curtain walls. ;349 Directly under the wall f334, presumably built at the same time as a foundation ;351 Inside of wall f346 that is assigned to the same stratum based on its stratigraphic relationship to the brickfall. 352 Directly under all f346, presumably part of the same construction ;354 Possibly the same erosion and water damage that formed f339 and f371 366 Immediately before the Mittanni brickfall. ;371 Probably part of f339, associated with early Mitanni erosion. 182 Sloping accumulation against the bottom of revetment wall, post construction. Ceramics dated to Late EDIII 183 Sloping accumulation against the bottom of revetment wall, post construction. Ceramics dated to Late EDIII 227 EDIII based on ceramics 228 Unclear, ceramics dated to Phase 1, but higher than the sloping accumulations associated with Phase 1 near the revetment wall 229 Under f182, part of the sloping accumulations against revetment wall. 295 This feature has conflicting assignments based on previous excavators and pottery. Based on the ceramics and the seal impression it probably dates to the EDIII period. The Khabur sherds may be introduced from another feature above this (as per the excavators), however, the elevations are roughly the same as f303, also in k14 which is dated to the EDIII as well. 297 Below f182 which is dated to EDIII by ceramics. It abuts the revetment wall and is sloping like the EDIII accumulations in this area. 306 Dated to late EDIII based on ceramics. It is one of the sloping layers that abuts the bottom of the revetment wall (f128). 307 Under f306 which is dated to the late EDIII based on ceramics. It is one of the sloping layers that abuts the bottom of the revetment wall (f128) 308 Under f306 which is dated to the late EDIII based on ceramics. It is one of the sloping layers that abuts the bottom of the revetment wall (f128) 309 Under f306 which is dated to the late EDIII based on ceramics. It is one of the sloping layers that abuts the bottom of the revetment wall (f128) 60 Based only on elevation 250 Hole intruding into stratum 610 251 Hole intruding into stratum 610 153 Mixed accumulations from the collapse of a trench wall. The collapse portion can be tentatively linked to the pavements and floors in front of the staircase in k100, therefore I have assigned it to this early strata. The context for this deposit is not seperated by feature, however, and may include deposits from other strata and so this feature should not be considered as part of the statistical analyses of this period. 231 Accumulation coming against the revetment wall, based on ceramics and stratigraphy. Abuts f127. 234 Accumulations after the building of the revetment wall, same as f236 that abuts f127 so must be after construction of f127. 241 Same as feature 234 315 This feature is correlated with f353 that was dated to late EDIII based on ceramics 316 This feature is under f315 that was matched to f353 and is dated to late EDIII based on ceramics 326 Plaster floor, similar to f370. Also at the same elevations as other EDIII floors. 327 Equal to f353 344 Based on ceramics dated to EDIII ;347 Floor above f334 dated to EDIII with ceramics and floor below (f359) is also EDIII so all layers between were also assigned to EDIII based on stratigraphy. ;350 Floor above f344 dated to EDIII with ceramics and floor below (f359) is also EDIII so all layers between were also assigned to EDIII based on stratigraphy. ;353 Floor above f334 dated to EDIII with ceramics and floor below (f359) is also EDIII so all layers between were also assigned to EDIII based on stratigraphy. ;355 Floor above f334 dated to EDIII with ceramics and floor below (f359) is also EDIII so all layers between were also assigned to EDIII based on stratigraphy. 357 Floor above f334 dated to EDIII with ceramics and floor below (f359) is also EDIII so all layers between were also assigned to EDIII based on stratigraphy. 358 Floor above f334 dated to EDIII with ceramics and floor below (f359) is also EDIII so all layers between were also assigned to EDIII based on stratigraphy. ;361 Same as features in k110 which are all assigned to EDIII ;362 Same as features in k110 which are all assigned to EDIII ;363 Same as features in k110 which are all assigned to EDIII ;364 Same as features in k110 which are all assigned to EDIII ;365 Same as features in k110 which are all assigned to EDIII 367 Fill of cut assigned to stratum 610, same as f365 aslo assigned to stratum 610 ;370 Sits inside EDIII features identified by ceramics and stratigraphy ;372 Based on elevation, this feature is assigned to the same stratum as those immediately around it. ;375 Sits inside EDIII features identified by ceramics and stratigraphy 376 Part of EDIII use and erosion in front of the apron. 127 Appears to be a later construction, an addition to the apron. It is probably dated to this stratum as this is the only phase where major modifications were made to the temple terrace in all JP. There is no specific data from J2 to support assignment to this stratum but based on comparison with J1 and the building of the second escarpment it fits with the general development of the temple terrace. ;348 Assumed to be the same as floor f379 which is from a more stratified context 359 Dated to EDIII based on ceramics and connections with the apron. ;373 Same as f359 377 Forms subfloor of f359 which is assigned to stratum 630 379 Forms subfloor of f359 which is assigned to stratum 630 238 Sloping accumulation in front of revetment wall, elevation just above the sloping layers associated with the construction of the revetment wall 240 mKB dates sherds to Phase 1 (Ninevite 5 and ED in JPB sequence). Based on pottery and stratigraphy this layer can be placed in the EDIII period. Abuts the base of the wall, probably dates to just after the construction phase. 21 This feature is a row of stones that is part of the construction of the first apron (f131). The apron has been dated by the ceramics that abut the lower steps and this upper layer has been assigned to the same stratum. 74 Bakaya layer associated with the construction of ^apr1, ^stair1 and ^mnacs 89 Bakaya layer associated with the construction of ^apr1, ^stair1 and ^mnacs 133 Bakaya layer associated with the construction of ^apr1, ^stair1 and ^mnacs 194 Not clear if this feature is Akkadian or EDIII. According to the stratigraphy it should be in between EDIII floors but it is listed as Akkadian in preliminary analysis, plus it matches the records of the German excavation. 196 Floor layers at the same elevation as the lowest step of f130. This feature is between the pebble floors dated to earley EDIII strata but before the later transitional EDIII such as the f381. 212 Part of the construction of f130 239 Sloping accumulation in front of revetment wall. Unclear if it is from the same stratum as the first sloping accumulations associated with the revetment wall. Mixed metallic ware and ED sherds. 244 Lowest levels, before f127 247 Sloping feature in k103, abutting the revetment wall. May be similar to first escarpment in J1. Ceramics dated to "Phase 1" using the JPA sequence, which is now considered EDIII. 248 Equal to feature 247 253 Just above the lowest layers abutting the bottom of the revetment wall. Very early pottery, including some N5. 278 Hole is likely contemporeanous with the placement of the stones. 280 Hole is likely contemporeanous with the placement of the stones. 282 Hole is likely contemporeanous with the placement of the stones. 284 Hole is likely contemporeanous with the placement of the stones. 319 This hard sloping layers is the lowest level excavated and abuts the bottom of the revetment wall (f128). It is under EDIII accumulations and so is dated to the same period as the other EDIIIb accumulations above it. 333 Associated with the construction of the flanking wall f129 ;368 Based on assumption that this may be the first floor associated with construction of the apron which is dated to stratum 650-J2B ;369 Based on assumption that this may be the first floor associated with construction of the apron which is dated to stratum 650-J2B ;374 Based on assumption that this may be the first floor associated with construction of the apron which is dated to stratum 650-J2B ;378 Based on assumption that this may be the first floor associated with construction of the apron which is dated to stratum 650-J2B 381 Accumulation above the presumed first floor associated with apron 268 Associated with the cut in the southwest corner of k100 304 382 Cuts from above and through pebble floors that date to stratum 665 ;383 Associated with cut f382 ;384 Associated with cut f382 ;385 Associated with cut f382 302 Under pebble floor f292 which is dated to EDIIIa based on ceramics 388 Based on ceramics, presence of Ninevite 5 sherds 389 Based on ceramics, presence of Ninevite 5 sherds 390 Based on elevation below Ninevite 5 floors 391 Based on elevation below Ninevite 5 floors ;380 Unsure, based solely on information from J1 which suggests earlier LC constructions. There is no information from J2 to date this feature. 146 Collapse of edges of trench, no stratigraphic importance. 170 This stone sits in the layers that were excavated by the German team so it is difficult to assign to a stratum. Based on the elevation between the layers f194 and f381 it may be part of the EDIII layers. Because it can not be determined I am leaving it unassigned. 237 Unassigned because it was a cleaning operation with no stratigraphic importance. 264 Unassigned as there is no stratigraphic information to indicate stratum. 313 Unable to assign to a stratum based on lack of elevations or localization. 360 Unassigned cleaning operation. Includes mixed features. endlist