Unit Book J2

The Temple Staircase (Version 1a)

J2 Synthetic View / Stratigraphy

Phase chart for Unit J2

September 2023
    Phase 2
    Construction of first staircase (^stair1)
    Absolute Date: LC
    Phase 3j
    Floors and accumulations in front of ^stair1
    Phase 3l
    Phase 3m
    Construction of the monumental access
    Phase 3p
    Construction of western flanking wall (^wall3)
    Phase 3s
    Use of monumental access, build-up of floors
    Phase 4c
    Sloping accumulations forming at the base of the revetment wall
    Phase 7a
    Mittani curtain wall and build-up in front of revetment wall.
    Phase 7d
    Phase 7e
    Erosion followed by massive brickfall. Eventually leveled and construction of second apron (^apr2)
    Phase 8m
    Scattered stones and use above second apron
    Phase 8r
    Scattered use including tannurs
    Phase 9m
    Topsoil Accumulation