1. OVERVIEW
| Roster | Date | Author | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best definition | 1996-08-12 | !! | rebuilding [Input: ZJ828aMA.j] |
2. IDENTIFICATION
Designation
| Roster | Date | Author | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definition | 1996-08-12 | rK | rebuilding [Input: ZJ828aMA.j] |
| Description (summary) | 1996-08-12 | rK | Excavation continued with the aim of reaching the earlier layers, eventually revealing remains from the Akkadian period, represented by wall f78. The abandonment accumulation was found to extend above the upper limit of the palace's mud-brick walls. These accumulations varied in texture and color, ranging from red and gray to pinkish-brown, with materials ranging from fine to coarse/granular. They also contained large quantities of bones and pottery sherds. Evidence also emerged of secondary walls constructed atop the original Akkadian building wall. This was indicated by compacted beige and brown soil, suggesting later architectural activity. An example of this is wall f44, which was built directly over wall f78, pointing to reuse after the original palace occupation. Additional secondary structures include walls f195 and f199. During the stratum 6bAAH several artifacts were discovered, including numerous pottery items and seal impressions such as i118 and i147, in addition to i176 (bead). Lithic artifacts were also found i74. Furthermore, burial a11 was uncovered, which dates to the period prior to the use of the palace. A circular pit resembling a well, f66, was also discovered and is believed to predate the palace occupation. No significant finds were recovered from within or around this formation. [Input: ZJ828aMA.j] |
3. STRATIGRAPHY
Time Sequencing
| Roster | Date | Author | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Features included within stratum | 1996-08-12 | rK | f66 (well) f103 (layer) f105 (layer) f106 (layer) f107 (layer) f112 (layer) f118 (layer) f127 (accumulation C) f129 (accumulation C) f140 (accumulation C) f170 (accumulation C) f173 (accumulation C) f174 (accumulation C) f175 (accumulation C) f176 (accumulation C) f178 (pedestal) f188 (accumulation C) f195 (wall) f199 (wall) f206 (accumulation C) f207 (isolated individual brick) f208 (accumulation C) [Input: ZJ828aMA.j] |