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Background
A substatial Mittani settlement had been established to the east and north of A15. Gradually it expanded west and structures began to be built just to the east in units A17 and A18. Particularly, A17 abutted A15 to the east and contained substantial structures, including a platform along its west (our east) baulk. Although not yet formally reported, the excavator mentioned that the ceramics firmly established identification as Mittani. In reviewing the ceramics record for A15 we noted that at least 4 q-lots contained Mittani ceramics.
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Analysis
A wall built of a unique style of brick extended the length of the eastern baulk of the unit, ending in a room in the southeast corner, a36. The excavations at the end of the first season revealed a floor in what became this room abutting two walls in this same corner laying just under the surface. The floor covered another accumulation that abutted the same wall which extended downward. Both the floor and accumulation contained Mittani sherds, as did still another accumulation even lower. We conclude that the wall and the room were Mittani and westward extensions of A17 structures. Mittani Phase 7m describes the details of these features.
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Phase 7z
Brickfall came from several horizons, the latest being Mittani. There were two types: gradual occurrance by weathering and intentional due to remodeling. Only the first will be covered here. The primary Mittani brickfall incurred less weathering before being coverd, while the secondary Khabur brickfall was greatly weathered before being covered. This phase addresses all natural brickfall and collects it into one stratum s210.
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