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Unit Book A6

The Palace Kitchen (Version 1a)

A6s3bAAH

Processed on 2025-09-08

1. OVERVIEW

Roster Date Author Record
Best definition 1996-08-12 !! late occupation [Input: ZJ828aMA.j]

2. IDENTIFICATION

Designation

Roster Date Author Record
Definition 1996-08-12 rK late occupation [Input: ZJ828aMA.j]
Description (summary) 1996-08-12 rK strata 3bAAH is considered an extension of strata 2bAAH, containing accumulations and installments that more clearly indicate an early occupation phase at the site dating back to the Ur III and Isin-Larsa periods. However, no floor was found in this phase, and the distribution of recovered artifacts was irregular. This strata overlaps with both the 2bAAH and 4bAAH phases through the ash layer. Evidence of occupation at the site includes pottery sherds q308, plates q587.1, and clay lids q326.1, in addition to seeds q320.1. An andiron i49 was among the important discoveries indicating a connection between the site's inhabitants and populations in Anatolia. Also significant was burial a12, which contained a skull i50 and some jewellery. [Input: ZJ828aMA.j]

3. STRATIGRAPHY

Time Sequencing

Roster Date Author Record
Features included within stratum 1996-08-12 rK f31 (pit)
f102 (accumulation C)
f104 (hearth)
f108 (accumulation C)
f117 (accumulation C)
f122 (accumulation C)
f149 (ash soil)
f150 (accumulation C)
f152 (accumulation C)
f153 (accumulation C)
f154 (accumulation C)
f182 (shaft)
f183 (accumulation C)
f190 (accumulation C)
f191 (accumulation C) [Input: ZJ828aMA.j]