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… is of a considerably more primitive construction than the scene terrace wall to the east, and no connection with it exists. The stairs are cleared for photography. All loose earth is removed except that which supports the actual steps. A small area of the rock (scene floor) is also cleared above the stairs. The area on both sides of this trench by the stairs is left for the time being. The earth from this area is shovelled down outside the scene terrace in the simplest way.
3/12At squares A1 - C1 the clearing has been completed. The bottoms of the squares consisted of an even rock floor, which around the edges is bounded by gutter-like recesses c - - m broad and - - m deep. These gutters have evidently been the seating for high facing walls against the rock walls, laid of well-dressed ashlar stones with gypsum mortar. These remain … continues
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