Phase 3s^J2B within Unit J2

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Stratigraphy

Phase 3s^J2B is the period of intensive use of the monumental access. In front of the apron a ca. 70cm thick sequence of multiple floors are the result of the use as open area. The Plaza was susceptible to natural build-up which became packed into floors through usage as walking surfaces. At the end of this period, the first two steps of the apron are covered.

multiple floor sequence

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Typology

Ceramics from the layers building up at the base of the apron are mid-EDIII in date and represent the transitional phase between EDIIIa and EDIIIb (see notes by M. Kelly-Buccellati on f357 and f364).

The recovered objects from this phase are primarily common lithic debitage.