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Unit Book J5

The Mittani Staircase - Version 1a

J5f137

Processed on 2024-11-03

1. OVERVIEW

Roster Date Author Record
Category !! !! buildup
Best definition 2008-08-14 dL accumulation A [Input: S914LH.j]
Summary 2012-12-16 jW Floor accumulation in k33 under accumulation f135 and above escarpment f74. [Input: WZ16JW.j]
Best image 2008-09-22 lH
v81 [Input: S922LH.j]

2. IDENTIFICATION

Designation

Roster Date Author Record
Description (summary) 2008-08-13 jW A very hard, dense floor accumulation above the escarpment, f41, in k33. It contains sherds and rises in elevation from east to west, just opposite to what we had predicted from the parts of f41 which are visible in k22. Along the east part of the west half baulk, it can be seen in section since we accidentally removed several centimeters of it along that baulk as we were excavating f128 with the big pick. Because of the rise to the west instead of the expected fall, we will excavate it very carefully with the small pick on S814. As this layer was well-sealed, hopefully the sherds will tell us something about when it was in service. [Input: S813JW.j]

3. STRATIGRAPHY

Recovery/Assignment

Roster Date Author Record
Argument 2008-08-13 jW In deciding that this layer was not an escarpment but a floor accumulation associated with wall, f41, and its escarpment, f74, previously excavated in k22 to the south, we made four observations: First, as we excavate accumlation, f135, above it, we can see that pottery sherds are embedded in the surface of f137, which one would not expect in an escarpment. Second, according to rE, supervisor of unit J1, this layer resembles hard accumulations above the highest escarpment in J1. Third, escarpment, f74, touches stones of wall, f41, but here, f137 seems to cover stones. Fourth, we expect that an escarpment would fall away to the west from the stone installation, f126. From what we see so far, this feature, f137, does not. [Input: S813JW.j]
Harmonization 2009-09-01 jW When this feature was originally excavated in MZ21, it was observed that it was unusual in that it sloped down from west to east. Further excavation in MZ22 revealed that downslope was the west side of a gully that was cut into f137 by fast-flowing water. A number of such gullys are in this and adjacent loci in many strata. Overall, f137 slopes up from west to east as it meets the revetment wall, f41. [Input: T901JW1.j]
Notes on recovery 2008-08-17 mKB floor accumulation above the escarpment. [Input: S817MKB.j]

Volumetric Localization

Roster Date Author Record
Locus 2008-08-14 dL k33 [Input: S914LH.j]
Relays (applicable to elements) 2008-09-09 hb r963 (43465 46023 - 9027 / Relay location: sk43 # 98) [Input: S909JW1.R]
2008-09-10 hb r995 (43565 45850 - 9058 / Relay location: sk44 # 130) [Input: S910JW.R]
2008-09-10 hb r996 (43085 45672 - 9039 / Relay location: sk44 # 131) [Input: S910JW.R]
2008-09-10 hb r997 (43045 45816 - 9029 / Relay location: sk44 # 132) [Input: S910JW.R]
2008-09-10 hb r998 (43520 45961 - 9039 / Relay location: sk44 # 133) [Input: S910JW.R]
M#/elev @top 2008-08-14 dL m4959 [Input: S914LH.j]
M#/elev @bottom 2008-08-14 dL 9027 [Input: S914LH.j]

Contact Association

Roster Date Author Record
Type of contact: latest events 2008-09-12 lH f168 (gully) intrudes f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S915LH.j]
2008-09-12 lH f194 (stone installation) rests on f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S915LH.j]
2008-09-12 lH f135 (accumulation B) covers f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S915LH.j]
2008-09-12 lH f167 (volumetric material) overlays f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S915LH.j]
Type of contact: contemporary events/movable items 2008-08-16 !! q204.1 (debitage) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204.2 (blade) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204.3 (blade) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204.4 (polishing stone) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-25 !! q255.1 (metal tool) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S825DL1.j]
2008-08-14 dL q201 (bones, pottery) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-14 dL q202 (pottery) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 sNP q204 (bones, pottery) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 sNP q209 (pottery) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-17 dL q214 (pottery) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 jW q215 (bones, pottery) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-25 dL q255 (pottery) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S825DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p1 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p2 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p3 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p4 (handle) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p5 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p6 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p7 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p8 (other shape sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p9 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p10 (cup) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p11 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p12 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p13 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p14 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p15 (cup) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p16 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p17 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p18 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p19 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p20 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p70 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p71 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p72 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p73 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p74 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p75 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p76 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p77 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p78 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p79 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p80 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q204-p81 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p1 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p2 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p3 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p4 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p5 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p6 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p7 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p8 (other shape sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p9 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p10 (handle) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p11 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p12 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p13 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p14 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p15 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p16 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p17 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p18 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p19 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p20 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p21 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p22 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p23 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p24 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p25 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p70 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p71 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p72 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p73 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p74 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p75 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p76 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p77 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p78 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p79 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-16 !! q209-p80 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S816DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p1 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p2 (handle) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p3 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p4 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p5 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p6 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p9 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p10 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p11 (handle) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p12 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p70 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p71 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p72 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p73 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q214-p74 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p1 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p2 (other shape sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p3 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p4 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p5 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p6 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p7 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p8 (stand) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p9 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p10 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p11 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p12 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p13 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p14 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p15 (jar) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p16 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p17 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p18 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p19 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p20 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p21 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p70 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p71 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p72 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p73 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p74 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p75 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-17 !! q215-p76 (body sherd) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S817DL1.j]
2008-08-25 !! q255-p1 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S825DL1.j]
2008-08-25 !! q255-p2 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S825DL1.j]
2008-08-25 !! q255-p3 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S825DL1.j]
2008-08-25 !! q255-p4 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S825DL1.j]
2008-08-25 !! q255-p5 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S825DL1.j]
2008-08-25 !! q255-p6 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S825DL1.j]
2008-08-25 !! q255-p7 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S825DL1.j]
2008-08-25 !! q255-p8 (base) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S825DL1.j]
2008-08-25 !! q255-p9 (bowl) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S825DL1.j]
2008-08-25 !! q255-p10 (rim) sits in f137 (accumulation A) [Input: S825DL1.j]
Type of contact: earliest events 2009-08-01 jW f137 (accumulation A) abuts f74 (glacis) [Input: T801JW.j]
2009-08-01 jW f137 (accumulation A) covers f229 (accumulation A) [Input: T801JW.j]
2008-09-12 lH f137 (accumulation A) overlays f74 (glacis) [Input: S915LH.j]
Ceramic typological distribution !! !! frequencies of ceramic vessels and sherds included within feature

Time Sequencing

Roster Date Author Record
Stratum (to which element belongs) 2012-10-16 jW s161J5B [Input: WX16JW.j]
Phase (to which element belongs) 2012-10-16 !! h7jJ5B [Input: WX16JW.j]
Typological reasons for assignment 2008-08-17 mKB date determined by looking at shapes and decoration only; pottery q lots will receive a full analysis at a later time. Date: mixed Phase 6 (Mittani) and Phase 1 (Early Dynastic) based on preliminary examination of shapes and decoration. [Input: S817MKB.j]
2008-08-17 mKB Phase 6 (Mittani) [Input: S825MKB.j]

4. TYPOLOGY

Morphology

Roster Date Author Record
Ware or Material, species 2008-08-14 dL soil [Input: S914LH.j]
Color 2008-08-14 dL light gray [Input: S914LH.j]
Color number (Munsell) 2008-08-14 dL 10 YR 7/2 [Input: S914LH.j]
Hardness, compaction 2008-08-14 dL >4.5 [Input: S914LH.j]
Texture, surface finish 2008-08-14 dL compact and powdery [Input: S914LH.j]

6. REFERENCE

Analogical Record

Roster Date Author Record
View/drawing of features

v79
2008-08-13 sNP [Input: S813DL4.j]

v79a
2008-08-14 jW [Input: S823JW.j]

v79c
2008-08-14 jW [Input: S823JW.j]

v81
2008-08-14 jW [Input: S823JW.j]

v81a
2008-08-14 jW [Input: S823JW.j]

v81b
2008-08-14 jW [Input: S823JW.j]

w17
2008-08-17 sNP [Input: S819DL2.j]

v88
2008-08-24 lH [Input: S824LH.j]

v88a
2008-08-24 lH [Input: S824LH.j]

v88b
2008-08-24 lH [Input: S824LH.j]

v88c
2008-08-24 lH [Input: S824LH.j]

v90
2008-08-24 lH [Input: S824LH.j]

v90a
2008-08-24 lH [Input: S824LH.j]

v105
2008-08-25 lH [Input: S825LH.j]

v106
2008-08-25 lH [Input: S825LH.j]

v118
2008-09-19 jW [Input: S919JW.j]

v121
2008-09-19 jW [Input: S919JW.j]

v124
2008-09-22 jW [Input: S922JW.j]

v124a
2008-09-22 jW [Input: S922JW.j]

v129
2008-09-22 jW [Input: S922JW.j]

v130
2008-09-22 jW [Input: S922JW.j]