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… another well encased in the thickness of the wall but its investigation (as well as that of the other wells) is still in the very preliminary stage. The main feature then of this part of the east wing of the Main Building is.the existence of the wells and the paved area. One point however should be stressed and that is xxxxx the well-mouth is almost completely covered with a slab. If this well contained clean water for use, it is not clear why it was covered with a large slab. It is possible that it was disused at some later stage or that it was simply a soak-away for used water or for rain-water collecting on the roof. In the latter case the paved area would form a regular impluvium. If so, were the other two wells in this area used as such? All these points need elucidation in a future campaign.
The examination of the western side wing of the Main Building is hampered by certain difficulties. Its northern part was destroyed by several pits dug by tomb-searchers and its junction with the north wall of the Main Building has been obscured. It is /possible … continues
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