Back to top: Volume One. The System Contents
Compact Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - System Configuration
Section A. Constituents: The concept
Chapter 2 - Nature and structure of constituents
Chapter 3 - Constituent inventory
Chapter 4 - Constituent labels
Chapter 5 - Constituent Properties
Section B. Primary Categorization
Chapter 6 - The Main Roster
Chapter 7 - Lexicon for main roster
Chapter 8 - Special rosters
Chapter 9 - Lexica for special rosters
Chapter 10 - Standards
Section C. Stratigraphic clustering
Chapter 11 - Principles
Chapter 12 - MZ frame
Chapter 13 - Sequences
Chapter 14 - Horizons
Section D. Typological clustering
Chapter 21 - Typological Clustering: Introductory
Chapter 22 - The built environment
Chapter 23 - Objects
Chapter 24 - Samples and specimens
Section E. Analytical record
Chapter 31 - Analytical record: Introductory
Chapter 32 - Archive structure
Chapter 33 - Text files
Section F. Synthesis
Chapter 41 - Synthetical: Introductory
Chapter 42 - Stratigraphy
Chapter 43 - Typology
Chapter 44 - Conservation
Chapter 45 - Presentation
Chapter 46 - Beyond
Chapter 47 - Tabulations
Alphabetical index
Topical index
Section A. Constituents: The concept
Chapter 2 - Nature and structure of constituents
Chapter 3 - Constituent inventory
Chapter 4 - Constituent labels
Chapter 5 - Constituent Properties
Section B. Primary Categorization
Chapter 6 - The Main Roster
Chapter 7 - Lexicon for main roster
Chapter 8 - Special rosters
Chapter 9 - Lexica for special rosters
Chapter 10 - Standards
Section C. Stratigraphic clustering
Chapter 11 - Principles
Chapter 12 - MZ frame
Chapter 13 - Sequences
Chapter 14 - Horizons
Section D. Typological clustering
Chapter 21 - Typological Clustering: Introductory
Chapter 22 - The built environment
Chapter 23 - Objects
Chapter 24 - Samples and specimens
Section E. Analytical record
Chapter 31 - Analytical record: Introductory
Chapter 32 - Archive structure
Chapter 33 - Text files
Section F. Synthesis
Chapter 41 - Synthetical: Introductory
Chapter 42 - Stratigraphy
Chapter 43 - Typology
Chapter 44 - Conservation
Chapter 45 - Presentation
Chapter 46 - Beyond
Chapter 47 - Tabulations
Alphabetical index
Topical index
Back to top: Volume One. The System Contents
Detailed Table of Contents
Chapter 1: System Configuration
1.1: Introductory
1.2: The System as a Practical Implementation of Theory
1.3: Recording and Archive
1.4: The Urkesh Global Record and the Browswer Edition as Exemplification of the System
1.5: Goals and Limits
2.1: The notion of minimal constituents
2.2: Constituents proper and para-constituents
2.3: Classes of constituents proper
2.4: Minimality and systemics
2.5: Intrinsic properties as criteria for definition
2.6: Combinatorial properties of elements
2.7: Summary
Chapter 3: Constituent Inventory
3.1: Introductory
3.2: Elements
3.3: Para-elements
3.4: Complex Elements (element clusters)
3.5: Referents
3.5.1: Volumetric localization or positioning of elements
3.5.2: Analogical representation of elements
3.6: Complex referents (referent clusters)
3.6.1: Volumetric localization or positioning of elements
3.6.2: Analogical representation of elements
3.6.2: Typological and/or Chronological Sorting of Elements
3.7: Summary
Chapter 4: Constituent Label
4.1: Labels
4.2: Ranks
4.3: Rank 1: Project
4.4: Rank 2: Constituent prefix (book)
4.4.1: First Segment
4.4.2: Second Segment
4.5: Rank 3: Constituent proper
4.6: Rank 4: Component
4.7: Rank 5: Sub-component
4.8: Constituent label: Summary
4.9: Incidentals
Chapter 5: Constituents Properties
5.1: Labels, Properties and Codes
5.2: Rosters: codes for variables
5.3: Lexica: codes for variants
5.4: Standards: criteria for variants
Synopsis:
Main Roster (Zmr-010, yellow version)
Main Roster (Zmr-022, green version)
Indices:
Index 1: order by roster slot number (see 6.5: Roster definitions and labels)
Index 2: order by codes (see 6.5: Roster definitions and labels)
Main page:
6.1: Introductory
6.2: Current version
6.3: Major categories
6.4: Fixed format and local notes
6.5: Roster definitions and labels
6.5.1: OVERVIEW (A)
6.5.2: IDENTIFICATION
6.5.2.1: Labeling (B)
6.5.2.2: Designation (B)
6.5.3: STRATIGRAPHY
6.5.3.1: Recovery/Assignment (C)
6.5.3.2: Volumetric localization (D)
6.5.3.3: Axial definition (E)
6.5.3.4: Contact association (F)
6.5.3.5: Spatial aggregation (G)
6.5.3.6: Deposition (H)
6.5.3.7: Time sequencing (I)
6.5.4: TYPOLOGY
6.5.4.1: Measurements (J)
6.5.4.2: Items field record (BA)
6.5.4.3: Morphology (K)
6.5.4.4: Manufacturing (L)
6.5.4.5: Function (M)
6.5.5: TREATMENT
6.5.5.1: Conservation (N)
6.5.5.2: Site presentation (N)
6.5.6: REFERENCE
6.5.6.1: Analogical record (O)
6.5.6.2: Disposition (P)
6.5.6.3: Files and publications (Q)
6.6: Alphabetical list of mnemonic codes
6.7: A note on the practical use of the roster
Chapter 7: The Main Lexicon (for the Main Roster)
7.1: Introductory
7.2: Simple and complex lemmata
7.3: Current version
7.4: Universal Codes
7.5: Variants for variable B10 (Definition)
7.5.1: Features (stationary elements)
7.5.1.1: Horizontal surfaces
7.5.1.2: Layering or buildup
7.5.1.3: Amorphous amassment (fills, dumping, collapse)
7.5.1.4: Ordered aggregation (walls, installations)
7.5.1.5: Other features
7.5.2: Items (movable elements)
7.5.2.1: Metal
7.5.2.2: Stone
7.5.2.3: Clay
7.5.2.4: Organic
7.5.2.5: Glass
7.5.2.6: Other items
7.5.3: Alphabetical list of codes for features and items
7.5.4: Codes for Incidentals
7.6: Variants for variable D3 (Ware or material)
7.7: Variants for variable F2 (Contact association)
7.7.1: Concepts
7.7.2: Nature of the verbal categorization
7.7.3: Definitions
7.7.4: Synopsis
7.8: Variants for variable K4 (Shape for ceramic vessels)
7.9: Variants for variable O21 (View range)
7.10: Variants for variable O22 (View orientation)
Chapter 8: Special Rosters
8.1: Introductory
8.2: Ceramic analysis (Zca) – by M. Kelly-Buccellati
8.3: Ceramic paste analysis (Zcp?) – by M. Kelly-Buccellati
8.4: Seal impressions (Zsi) – by M. Kelly-Buccellati
8.4.0: Universal Codes (Zsi0)
8.4.1: Documentation (Zsi1)
8.4.2: External Characteristics (Zsi2)
8.4.3: Physical Characteristics of Seal Stones (Zsi3)
8.4.4: Inscription (Zsi4)
8.4.5: Theme and Overall Composition (Zsi5)
8.4.6: Major Compositional Elements (Zsi6)
8.4.7: Minor Compositional Elements: Attributes (Zsi7)
8.4.8: Minor Compositional Elements: Filler Motifs (Zsi8)
8.4.9: Secondary Motifs (Zsi9)
8.5: Aglyptic impressions on sealings (Zai) – by C.K. Kimbrough
8.5.1: Spin (ZaiK1)
8.5.2: Angle (ZaiK2)
8.5.3: Thread 1 (ZaiK3)
8.5.4: Thread 2 (ZaiK4)
8.5.5: Twist (ZaiK5)
8.5.6: Weave (ZaiK6)
8.5.7: Hole diameter (ZaiK7)
8.6: Figurines (Zfg) – by R. Hauser
8.7: Beads (Zbd) – by M. Stancavage
8.8: Physical Anthropology (Zpa) – by L. Ramos
8.9: Wall Conservation (Zcw) – by G. Buccellati, B. Landini and M. Lorenzon
Chapter 9: Special Lexica (for Secondary Rosters)
9.1: Introductory
9.2: Ceramic analysis (M. Kelly-Buccellati)
9.3: Glyptic analysis (M. Kelly-Buccellati)
9.3.0: Universal Codes
9.3.1: Documentation
9.3.2: External characteristics
9.3.3: Physical characteristics
9.3.4: Inscription
9.3.5: Theme and overall composition
9.3.6: Major compositional elements
9.3.7: Minor compositional elements: attributes
9.3.8: Minor compositional elements: filler motifs
9.3.9: Secondary motifs
9.4: Aglyptic impressions on sealings (C.K. Kimbrough)
9.4.0: Universal variant
9.4.1: Variants for variable ZaiK1 spin
9.4.2: Variants for variable ZaiK2 angle
9.4.3: Variants for variable ZaiK3 thread 1 and ZaiK4 thread 2
9.4.4: Variants for variable ZaiK5 twist
9.4.5: Variants for variable ZaiK6 weave
9.4.6: Variants for variable ZaiK7 hole diameter
9.5: Figurines (R. Hauser)
9.6: Beads (M. Stancavage)
9.7: Physical Anthropology (L. Ramos)
9.7.0: Universal codes
9.7.1: Zpa1: Identification
9.7.2: Zpa2: Skeletal analysis
9.7.3: Zpa3: Trauma
9.7.4: Zpa4: Pathology
9.7.5: Zpa5: Muscular-skeletal markers and stress
9.7.6: Zpa6: Inventory
9.7.7: Zpa7: Preservation
9.7.8: Zpa8: Burial type
9.7.9: Body position
Chapter 10: Standards
11. Introduction
11.1. Clustering
11.1.1: Concepts
11.1.2: Contact
11.1.3: Space/time
11.1.4: Strata
11.1.5: Phases/horizons
11.2. Emplacement
11.2.1: Concepts
11.2.2: Elements
11.2.3: Types of contact
11.2.4: Data format
11.2.5: Relevance
11.3. Volumetry
11.3.1: Concepts
11.3.2: Sections
11.3.3: Loci & squares
11.3.4: Floor plans
11.3.5: Geo-refer.
11.3.6: Techniques
11.3.7: The grid
11.3.8: 3D volumetry
11.4. Deposition
11.4.1: Concepts
11.4.2: Correlations
11.4.3: Dep. hist.
11.4.4: Constr. hist.
11.4.5: Depos./constr.
11.4.6: Constr./typ.
11.4.7: Harris matrix
11.5. Sequencing
11.5.1: Concepts
11.5.2: Indexing
11.5.3: Sequences
11.5.4: The MZ frame
11.5.5: Archival version
Chapter 12: The MZ Frame
[See under Mozan Sitewide]
Chapter 13: Sequences
[See under Mozan Sitewide]
Chapter 14: Horizons
21.1: Introduction: stratigraphy and typology
21.2: Categorization
21.3: Primary categories
Chapter 22: The Built Environment
22.0: Principles
Overview
22.1: Introduction
22.2: Definitions
Constituents
22.3: Elements
22.3.3: Isolated elements
22.4: Sub−elements
22.5: Complexes
22.6: Units
22.6.2.1: Structures
22.6.2.2: Use areas
22.6.2.3: Installations
22.6.2.4: Loose materials
Corollaries
22.7: Function
22.8: Perception
22.9: Stratigraphy
Chapter 23: Typology of Objects
23.1: Typology and stratigraphy
23.2: Incremental publication
23.3: Categorization
Chapter 24: Samples
Chapter 32: Archive Structure
32.1: Correlation between labels and archive
32.2: Archive structure: Directories
32.2.1: Rank 2a, for directories only: Type of data
32.2.2: Part Two. Analysis Section A. Constituents (2/4/2014)
32.2.3: Constituent label and archive structure (2/11/2014)
32.2.4: Constituent label and archive structure (3/4/2014)
32.3: Archive Structure Files
32.4: V/W directory/file names
32.4.1: Constituent label and archive structure (2/13/2014)
32.4.2: Part Two. Analysis Section A. Constituents (2/18/2014)
32.4.3: Constituent label and archive structure (2/18/2014)
32.5: Labels for ZC referents (T725)
32.5.1: Part Two. Analysis-Section A. Constituents (2/18/2014)
32.6: Special books
32.6.1: Constituent label and archive structure (2/20/2014)
32.7: Summary
32.8: Incidentals
32.9: Figures
Chapter 33: Text Files
41.1: Introduction
41.2: Excavations
41.3: Tabulations
41.4: The limits of an excavation unit
Chapter 42: Stratigraphy
Chapter 43: Typology
Chapter 44: Conservation
44.1: Concepts
44.2: The built environment and volumetry
44.3: Objects
44.4: Storage
Chapter 45: Presentation
Chapter 46: Beyond
Chapter 47: Tabulation
1.1: Introductory
1.2: The System as a Practical Implementation of Theory
1.3: Recording and Archive
1.4: The Urkesh Global Record and the Browswer Edition as Exemplification of the System
1.5: Goals and Limits
SECTION A - CONSTITUENTS: THE CONCEPT
Chapter 2: Nature and Structure of Constituents2.1: The notion of minimal constituents
2.2: Constituents proper and para-constituents
2.3: Classes of constituents proper
2.4: Minimality and systemics
2.5: Intrinsic properties as criteria for definition
2.6: Combinatorial properties of elements
2.7: Summary
Chapter 3: Constituent Inventory
3.1: Introductory
3.2: Elements
3.3: Para-elements
3.4: Complex Elements (element clusters)
3.5: Referents
3.5.1: Volumetric localization or positioning of elements
3.5.2: Analogical representation of elements
3.6: Complex referents (referent clusters)
3.6.1: Volumetric localization or positioning of elements
3.6.2: Analogical representation of elements
3.6.2: Typological and/or Chronological Sorting of Elements
3.7: Summary
Chapter 4: Constituent Label
4.1: Labels
4.2: Ranks
4.3: Rank 1: Project
4.4: Rank 2: Constituent prefix (book)
4.4.1: First Segment
4.4.2: Second Segment
4.5: Rank 3: Constituent proper
4.6: Rank 4: Component
4.7: Rank 5: Sub-component
4.8: Constituent label: Summary
4.9: Incidentals
Chapter 5: Constituents Properties
5.1: Labels, Properties and Codes
5.2: Rosters: codes for variables
5.3: Lexica: codes for variants
5.4: Standards: criteria for variants
SECTION B - CONSTITUENTS: CATEGORIZATION
Chapter 6: The Main RosterSynopsis:
Main Roster (Zmr-010, yellow version)
Main Roster (Zmr-022, green version)
Indices:
Index 1: order by roster slot number (see 6.5: Roster definitions and labels)
Index 2: order by codes (see 6.5: Roster definitions and labels)
Main page:
6.1: Introductory
6.2: Current version
6.3: Major categories
6.4: Fixed format and local notes
6.5: Roster definitions and labels
6.5.1: OVERVIEW (A)
6.5.2: IDENTIFICATION
6.5.2.1: Labeling (B)
6.5.2.2: Designation (B)
6.5.3: STRATIGRAPHY
6.5.3.1: Recovery/Assignment (C)
6.5.3.2: Volumetric localization (D)
6.5.3.3: Axial definition (E)
6.5.3.4: Contact association (F)
6.5.3.5: Spatial aggregation (G)
6.5.3.6: Deposition (H)
6.5.3.7: Time sequencing (I)
6.5.4: TYPOLOGY
6.5.4.1: Measurements (J)
6.5.4.2: Items field record (BA)
6.5.4.3: Morphology (K)
6.5.4.4: Manufacturing (L)
6.5.4.5: Function (M)
6.5.5: TREATMENT
6.5.5.1: Conservation (N)
6.5.5.2: Site presentation (N)
6.5.6: REFERENCE
6.5.6.1: Analogical record (O)
6.5.6.2: Disposition (P)
6.5.6.3: Files and publications (Q)
6.6: Alphabetical list of mnemonic codes
6.7: A note on the practical use of the roster
Chapter 7: The Main Lexicon (for the Main Roster)
7.1: Introductory
7.2: Simple and complex lemmata
7.3: Current version
7.4: Universal Codes
7.5: Variants for variable B10 (Definition)
7.5.1: Features (stationary elements)
7.5.1.1: Horizontal surfaces
7.5.1.2: Layering or buildup
7.5.1.3: Amorphous amassment (fills, dumping, collapse)
7.5.1.4: Ordered aggregation (walls, installations)
7.5.1.5: Other features
7.5.2: Items (movable elements)
7.5.2.1: Metal
7.5.2.2: Stone
7.5.2.3: Clay
7.5.2.4: Organic
7.5.2.5: Glass
7.5.2.6: Other items
7.5.3: Alphabetical list of codes for features and items
7.5.4: Codes for Incidentals
7.6: Variants for variable D3 (Ware or material)
7.7: Variants for variable F2 (Contact association)
7.7.1: Concepts
7.7.2: Nature of the verbal categorization
7.7.3: Definitions
7.7.4: Synopsis
7.8: Variants for variable K4 (Shape for ceramic vessels)
7.9: Variants for variable O21 (View range)
7.10: Variants for variable O22 (View orientation)
Chapter 8: Special Rosters
8.1: Introductory
8.2: Ceramic analysis (Zca) – by M. Kelly-Buccellati
8.3: Ceramic paste analysis (Zcp?) – by M. Kelly-Buccellati
8.4: Seal impressions (Zsi) – by M. Kelly-Buccellati
8.4.0: Universal Codes (Zsi0)
8.4.1: Documentation (Zsi1)
8.4.2: External Characteristics (Zsi2)
8.4.3: Physical Characteristics of Seal Stones (Zsi3)
8.4.4: Inscription (Zsi4)
8.4.5: Theme and Overall Composition (Zsi5)
8.4.6: Major Compositional Elements (Zsi6)
8.4.7: Minor Compositional Elements: Attributes (Zsi7)
8.4.8: Minor Compositional Elements: Filler Motifs (Zsi8)
8.4.9: Secondary Motifs (Zsi9)
8.5: Aglyptic impressions on sealings (Zai) – by C.K. Kimbrough
8.5.1: Spin (ZaiK1)
8.5.2: Angle (ZaiK2)
8.5.3: Thread 1 (ZaiK3)
8.5.4: Thread 2 (ZaiK4)
8.5.5: Twist (ZaiK5)
8.5.6: Weave (ZaiK6)
8.5.7: Hole diameter (ZaiK7)
8.6: Figurines (Zfg) – by R. Hauser
8.7: Beads (Zbd) – by M. Stancavage
8.8: Physical Anthropology (Zpa) – by L. Ramos
8.9: Wall Conservation (Zcw) – by G. Buccellati, B. Landini and M. Lorenzon
Chapter 9: Special Lexica (for Secondary Rosters)
9.1: Introductory
9.2: Ceramic analysis (M. Kelly-Buccellati)
9.3: Glyptic analysis (M. Kelly-Buccellati)
9.3.0: Universal Codes
9.3.1: Documentation
9.3.2: External characteristics
9.3.3: Physical characteristics
9.3.4: Inscription
9.3.5: Theme and overall composition
9.3.6: Major compositional elements
9.3.7: Minor compositional elements: attributes
9.3.8: Minor compositional elements: filler motifs
9.3.9: Secondary motifs
9.4: Aglyptic impressions on sealings (C.K. Kimbrough)
9.4.0: Universal variant
9.4.1: Variants for variable ZaiK1 spin
9.4.2: Variants for variable ZaiK2 angle
9.4.3: Variants for variable ZaiK3 thread 1 and ZaiK4 thread 2
9.4.4: Variants for variable ZaiK5 twist
9.4.5: Variants for variable ZaiK6 weave
9.4.6: Variants for variable ZaiK7 hole diameter
9.5: Figurines (R. Hauser)
9.6: Beads (M. Stancavage)
9.7: Physical Anthropology (L. Ramos)
9.7.0: Universal codes
9.7.1: Zpa1: Identification
9.7.2: Zpa2: Skeletal analysis
9.7.3: Zpa3: Trauma
9.7.4: Zpa4: Pathology
9.7.5: Zpa5: Muscular-skeletal markers and stress
9.7.6: Zpa6: Inventory
9.7.7: Zpa7: Preservation
9.7.8: Zpa8: Burial type
9.7.9: Body position
Chapter 10: Standards
SECTION C - STRATIGRAPHIC CLUSTERING
Chapter 11: Principles11. Introduction
11.1. Clustering
11.1.1: Concepts
11.1.2: Contact
11.1.3: Space/time
11.1.4: Strata
11.1.5: Phases/horizons
11.2. Emplacement
11.2.1: Concepts
11.2.2: Elements
11.2.3: Types of contact
11.2.4: Data format
11.2.5: Relevance
11.3. Volumetry
11.3.1: Concepts
11.3.2: Sections
11.3.3: Loci & squares
11.3.4: Floor plans
11.3.5: Geo-refer.
11.3.6: Techniques
11.3.7: The grid
11.3.8: 3D volumetry
11.4. Deposition
11.4.1: Concepts
11.4.2: Correlations
11.4.3: Dep. hist.
11.4.4: Constr. hist.
11.4.5: Depos./constr.
11.4.6: Constr./typ.
11.4.7: Harris matrix
11.5. Sequencing
11.5.1: Concepts
11.5.2: Indexing
11.5.3: Sequences
11.5.4: The MZ frame
11.5.5: Archival version
Chapter 12: The MZ Frame
[See under Mozan Sitewide]
Chapter 13: Sequences
[See under Mozan Sitewide]
Chapter 14: Horizons
SECTION D - TYPOLOGICAL CLUSTERING
Chapter 21: Typology: An Overview21.1: Introduction: stratigraphy and typology
21.2: Categorization
21.3: Primary categories
Chapter 22: The Built Environment
22.0: Principles
Overview
22.1: Introduction
22.2: Definitions
Constituents
22.3: Elements
22.3.3: Isolated elements
22.4: Sub−elements
22.5: Complexes
22.6: Units
22.6.2.1: Structures
22.6.2.2: Use areas
22.6.2.3: Installations
22.6.2.4: Loose materials
Corollaries
22.7: Function
22.8: Perception
22.9: Stratigraphy
Chapter 23: Typology of Objects
23.1: Typology and stratigraphy
23.2: Incremental publication
23.3: Categorization
Chapter 24: Samples
SECTION E - ANALYTICAL RECORD
Chapter 31: Introductory to Analytical RecordChapter 32: Archive Structure
32.1: Correlation between labels and archive
32.2: Archive structure: Directories
32.2.1: Rank 2a, for directories only: Type of data
32.2.2: Part Two. Analysis Section A. Constituents (2/4/2014)
32.2.3: Constituent label and archive structure (2/11/2014)
32.2.4: Constituent label and archive structure (3/4/2014)
32.3: Archive Structure Files
32.4: V/W directory/file names
32.4.1: Constituent label and archive structure (2/13/2014)
32.4.2: Part Two. Analysis Section A. Constituents (2/18/2014)
32.4.3: Constituent label and archive structure (2/18/2014)
32.5: Labels for ZC referents (T725)
32.5.1: Part Two. Analysis-Section A. Constituents (2/18/2014)
32.6: Special books
32.6.1: Constituent label and archive structure (2/20/2014)
32.7: Summary
32.8: Incidentals
32.9: Figures
Chapter 33: Text Files
SECTION F - SYNTHETICAL RECORD
Chapter 41: Introductory to Synthetical Record41.1: Introduction
41.2: Excavations
41.3: Tabulations
41.4: The limits of an excavation unit
Chapter 42: Stratigraphy
Chapter 43: Typology
Chapter 44: Conservation
44.1: Concepts
44.2: The built environment and volumetry
44.3: Objects
44.4: Storage
Chapter 45: Presentation
Chapter 46: Beyond
Chapter 47: Tabulation