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Unit Book J2

The Temple Staircase (Version 1a)

J2^esc1

Processed on 2025-12-11

1. OVERVIEW

Roster Date Author Record
Includes other label 2025-12-04 pC f247 (accumulation D)
f248 (accumulation D)
f319 (glacis) [Input: ZJz04pC.j]
Best definition 2025-12-04 !! escarpment [Input: ZJz04pC.j]
Best image 2025-12-04 pC
v521 [Input: ZJz04pC.j]

2. IDENTIFICATION

Designation

Roster Date Author Record
Definition 2025-12-04 pC escarpment [Input: ZJz04pC.j]
Description (summary) 2025-12-04 pC A compact grey layer was identified overlying the lowest courses of the revetment wall (F128). Its surface exhibits a southward slope, likely intended to channel water away from the wall’s base. The deposits sealing this layer date to the Early Dynastic III period. Although this feature was not excavated, its characteristics closely parallel those of the escarpment exposed in Unit J1, which was excavated; thus, it can reasonably be interpreted as representing the same architectural element. It remains uncertain, however, whether this corresponds to the first or the second escarpment. [Input: ZJz04pC.j]