Unit Book J4

The Eastern Top of the Main Staircase (Version 1a)
Overview

Introduction

Yasmine Mahmoud – December 2025

For a comprehensive overview on the principles of this analysis, refer to Grammar.

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Stratigraphy

For the principles of stratigraphic analysis, refer to Stratigraphy.

The strigraphical analysis is presented in many layers, offering different approaches regarding the understanding and interpretation of stratigraphy, as an emplacement of structure or a depositional history, or as a chronolgical sequences of phases and strata.

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Typology

For the principles of the typological analysis, refer to Typology.

The typology section offers a view of the elements (structures, natural deposits, objects and ceramics) within a typological classification which categorizes these elements as a typological unit, regardless of their chronological pertinance

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Integrative

For the principles of the integrative analysis, refer to Integrative.

The integrative section offers a view of the strata sequence, early to late, with a time reference, while simultaneously placing the built environment elements within the same frame of reference.

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Conservation

For the principles of the conservation method and approach, refer to Re-structuring.

Conservation, being a fundamental element of the excavations in Tell Mozan, is presented as a general approach in the designated section on conservation, and here, as a solid practice for each excavations unit, be it for structures or object.

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Presentation

For the principles of the presentation method and approach, refer to Re-structuring.

The conservation efforts are brought to complesion with panels designed to be inobtrusive and informative. And while J4 does not have a panel designated to it, It is represente in the overall understanding of the area, demonstrated in the temple panorama.

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