1. OVERVIEW
| Roster | Date | Author | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best definition | 1996-08-12 | !! | mid occupation [Input: ZJ828aMA.j] |
2. IDENTIFICATION
Designation
| Roster | Date | Author | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definition | 1996-08-12 | rK | mid occupation [Input: ZJ828aMA.j] |
| Description (summary) | 1996-08-12 | rK | The strata 4bAAH represents the earliest stage of the Ur III period, the Isin-Larsa period, and the Khabur period. It is characterized by the pit f29, which cuts through the lower levels, particularly Phase 5bAAH, indicating that it lies directly above the level of the walls of Building AK. Evidence suggests the presence of a possible floor, represented by f111, which may be associated with a phase of occupation or functional activity at the site. This phase also shows a clear integration with stratum 3bAAH, particularly through the shared burial a12, which constitutes the actual upper level of stratum 4bAAH. As the excavation deepened, a packed layer of red soil was uncovered, likely associated with a phase of site abandonment. The removal of the Wadi accumulation f135 revealed that it had filled a gap caused by the removal of a wall (a "negative" wall), identified as f139, which is aligned with wall f123. It is also notable that in this stratum 4bAAH, the original walls of Building AK began to emerge clearly as their tops were reached. Further evidence shows that pits had cut down from above into the earlier walls f194 and f195, which were originally connected but separated by this later intrusion. The stratum 4bAAH provided a diverse assemblage of ceramic, including: q422 (pottery fragment) q426.2 (strainer) q426.1 (pot) q462.1 (plate). In addition, burial a13 was discovered in the north-eastern corner of unit k218. The phase also yielded animal figurines such as q423.1, and a weapon labeled i83. One of the most significant finds is a seal impression i125, which depicts a woman wearing a long, patterned dress, facing right, and holding a necked jar at the base. [Input: ZJ828aMA.j] |
3. STRATIGRAPHY
Time Sequencing
| Roster | Date | Author | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Features included within stratum | 1996-08-12 | rK | f29 (pit) f111 (accumulation C) f122 (accumulation C) f124 (accumulation C) f126 (assamblage) f135 (accumulation C) f137 (stone wall) f139 (wall) f155 (accumulation C) f156 (accumulation C) f157 (ash pit) f159 (accumulation C) f161 (fill in primary context) f162 f179 (accumulation C) f184 (accumulation C) f197 (accumulation C) f209 (burial) f225 (accumulation C) f227 (accumulation C) f229 (accumulation C) [Input: ZJ828aMA.j] |