Stratum III Earthquake
Marco et al. (2006) reported a tilted pillar, a tilted
and partially collapsed wall, and a folded wall in
Stratum III. They noted that it was "probable but not
sure" that these deformations were caused by seismic
activity. The Stratum III structures provided a
terminus post quem of approximately
700 BCE, but it was not possible to establish a secure
terminus ante quem. In addition, no
photographs were provided that would allow independent
assessment of the evidence. They further suggested
that fractured walls in Silo 4004 may have been caused
by either the Stratum IVA or Stratum III earthquake.