Strata sequence for Unit J2 (J2A)

Caitlin Chaves Yates – December 2010

Introduction
The strata definition chart (J2A)

Introduction

The strata sequence currently used is J2A, it is a sequence based on the J2 data and is unique to J2. It is provisional in nature until the sequence is incorporated into a larger JP sequence.

The strata definition chart (J2A)

phase	stratum	sub-sr	definition of stratum
			and of substratum
9p	10		Modern accumulations, backfill, current excavations
9m	20		Top soil
	30		disturbed upper layer
	40
9c	50
8r	60		Scattered use including tannurs
8m	70		Stones above second apron
	80		Layers just under stones of s70
7m	120
7e	150		Construction of second apron
	155		Build-up and leveling with use areas on top of brickfall
	158		Second phase of brickfall
	159		Construction of small curtian walls inside brickfall and use areas
	160		First phase of brickfall
	161		Erosion
7d	170		Accumulations between revetment wall and curtain wall in k13
7a	190		First Mittani deposits in J2, curtain wall in k13
5h
4r
4m
4c	550		Sloping accumulations forming upper levels at base of revetment wall
3s	610		Use floors against base of staircase and apron
3p	630		Building of western flanking wall (f127)
3m	640		Floor build-up immediately following the construction of the monumental access
	650		Building the temple terrace, first floor and construction of monumental access
3l	660		Cut in SW corner of k100
	665		Pebble floors associated with lower steps
3j	670		Floors with Ninevite 5 sherds
2h	850		Possible construction of early staircase f380