1. OVERVIEW
| Roster | Date | Author | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equals other label | 2009-08-17 | cJC | a7 (structure) [Input: T914CJC.j] |
| Includes other label | 2009-08-17 | cJC | f127 (wall), f128 (wall), f130 (steps), f131 (apron) [Input: T914CJC.j] |
| Best definition | 2009-08-17 | !! | Accessway [Input: T914CJC.j] |
2. IDENTIFICATION
Designation
| Roster | Date | Author | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definition | 2009-08-17 | cJC | Accessway [Input: T914CJC.j] |
| Description (summary) | 2009-08-17 | cJC | Monumental access to the temple terrace. In the third millennium this complex served as the main access to the temple. The complex was used for a long period of time which is indicated by the continual build up of floors in front of the apron. This monumental access is composed of the second staircase, the first apron, the flanking walls (f127 and f129). Most of the monumental access was built at the same time as the revetment wall with the exception of the second flanking wall which was added later. This specific label subsumes several important features and other specific labels. [Input: T914CJC.j] |
3. STRATIGRAPHY
Time Sequencing
| Roster | Date | Author | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strata (included within phase) | 2009-08-17 | cJC | s650J2B [Input: T914CJC.j] |
| Other reasons, reservations, qualifications | 2009-08-17 | cJC | The individual components of the monumental access have been primarily dated to this strata using the materials found against the base. The only exception is the western flanking wall which was added later. [Input: T914CJC.j] |
4. TYPOLOGY
Function
| Roster | Date | Author | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space definition (2st degree of specificity) | 2009-08-17 | cJC | The monumental access serves to both connect and separate the Plaza at the base of the staircase with the temple terrace at the top. The revetment wall serves to separate the Plaza from the temple terrace and acts as a restrictive force. As a consequence the staircase and apron become the focus as the point of entry and passage between the two points. [Input: T914CJC.j] |