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Strata
The statigraphic sequence of unit J6 has been tied since its inception with the overall, combined sequence for Temple BA, Plaza JP and Palace AP.
Accordingly, the numeric sequence of J6 strata contains several gaps. We have a continuous use of the J6 area from Phase 3 to Phase 5 and an interruption of Phase 6. Clear reasons can, however, be proposed for this gap, and they are illustrated in greater detail elsewhere (see especially J1). However a gap of a complete Phase does not mean that the area was abandoned. Phase 7 features are found on top of Phase 5, 4 and 3 features.
The overall stratigraphic chart is given separately.
Strata is a smaller division than Phases and is essentially based on the contact association between features. Excavations could detect events and put them in chronological order. Each main event is a strata, several events are grouped into Phases, dated by the foundings.
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