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| Variable | Definition |
|---|---|
| Polity | The Seshat Polity Name |
| Year(s) | The years for which we have the data. [negative = BCE] |
| Confidence | Inferred : The value is inferred. Suspected : The value is suspected (Expert Check Needed). Evidenced : The value is backed up by sufficient evidence. |
| Disputed? |
No : No disagreement among scholars. Yes : There is disagreement among scholars. |
| Expert? | : Not yet Checked by a Seshat Expert. : Checked and accepted by a Seshat Expert (or RA). |
| Variable | Definition | Choices |
|---|---|---|
| ditch | The absence or presence of ditch for a polity. |
- present - absent - unknown - Transitional (Absent -> Present) - Transitional (Present -> Absent) |
| # | Polity | Year(s) | Ditch | Description | Edit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 |
(Pre-Ceramic Period) |
Full Year Range of Pre-Ceramic Period is assumed. [-7800, -7200] |
unknown |
None | |
| 273 |
(Elam - Shimashki Period) |
Full Year Range of Elam - Shimashki Period is assumed. [-2028, -1940] |
unknown |
None | |
| 274 |
(Elam - Early Sukkalmah) |
Full Year Range of Elam - Early Sukkalmah is assumed. [-1900, -1701] |
unknown |
None | |
| 275 |
(Elam - Late Sukkalmah) |
Full Year Range of Elam - Late Sukkalmah is assumed. [-1700, -1500] |
unknown |
None | |
| 278 |
(Latium - Bronze Age) |
Full Year Range of Latium - Bronze Age is assumed. [-1800, -900] |
present |
None | |
| 280 |
(Rome - Republic of St Peter II) |
Full Year Range of Rome - Republic of St Peter II is assumed. [904, 1198] |
present |
None |