Thank you. While I understand that rubble accumulates, the definition of a 'tell' really hones in on the sort of answer I'm looking for. "A tell can only be formed if natural and man-produced material accumulates faster than it is removed by erosion and human-caused truncation,[6] which explains the limited geographical area they occur in."

I think that's the same for any human settlement, not just limited to a small area, but whole modern cities. It's a question of rate of accumulation vs deterioration. Natural disasters just add to the effects of constant deposition.

Another good addition to the myriad of causes being mentioned. I can see how that might cause someone to abandon their humble abode.

That's a great example! Do you recall the name of the church? And how weird that stuff just accumulates around it regardless.

So many little contributors just adding up over time!

That's insane deep woah. Where at?

That's a great example of natural disasters like hurricanes adding to the debris. If people like that youtuber were around throughout history nothing would get buried!