Jordanian Archaeological Sites
Archaeological sites in Jordan, excavated by universities around the world and in conjunction with the Jordanian government.
'Ain Ghazal (Jordan) - Pre-Pottery Neolithic Site in the Levant
The site of 'Ain Ghazal is an early Neolithic village site located along the banks of the Zarqa River near Amman, Jordan.
The site of 'Ain Ghazal is an early Neolithic village site located along the banks of the Zarqa River near Amman, Jordan.
Aqaba
The site of Aqaba is a medieval Islamic town in Jordan originally called Ayla and occupied from the Chalcolithic period through Roman times.
The site of Aqaba is a medieval Islamic town in Jordan originally called Ayla and occupied from the Chalcolithic period through Roman times.
Avila of the Decapolis
Occupied beginning during the Iron Age, excavations from the Covenant Theological Seminary have concentrated on the Greco-Roman, Islamic, and Byzantine occupations of this site atop Tell Umm el-Amad.
Occupied beginning during the Iron Age, excavations from the Covenant Theological Seminary have concentrated on the Greco-Roman, Islamic, and Byzantine occupations of this site atop Tell Umm el-Amad.
Bab edh-Dhra and Numeira
In the Dead Sea Plain, an excavation report by Valparaiso University on these two Early Bronze Age sites; report by John Burke of The University of Melbourne.
In the Dead Sea Plain, an excavation report by Valparaiso University on these two Early Bronze Age sites; report by John Burke of The University of Melbourne.
Beidha
Early Neolithic site; from Ancient Near East, a selection of published book chapters of The Natufian Encampment at Beidha, written by Brian Byrd.
Early Neolithic site; from Ancient Near East, a selection of published book chapters of The Natufian Encampment at Beidha, written by Brian Byrd.
Dhra' Archaeological Project
A Pre-Pottery Neolithic A period (ca. 11,700-10,500 BP) sedentary, agricultural, community in the Near East, Dhra' is the focus of study by the University of Notre Dame and the Council for British Research in the Levant.
A Pre-Pottery Neolithic A period (ca. 11,700-10,500 BP) sedentary, agricultural, community in the Near East, Dhra' is the focus of study by the University of Notre Dame and the Council for British Research in the Levant.
Gerasa
The ancient town of Gerasa or Jerash, located 48 kilometers north of the Jordanian capital of Amman, is one of the best preserved Roman towns in the world.
The ancient town of Gerasa or Jerash, located 48 kilometers north of the Jordanian capital of Amman, is one of the best preserved Roman towns in the world.
Humeima
The Nabataean, Roman, and Byzantine settlements, excavation from Nabatea.net.
The Nabataean, Roman, and Byzantine settlements, excavation from Nabatea.net.
Jerash
From al Mashriq and the Jordan Distribution Agency, an electronic copy of a pamphlet including the history of Jerash and a bunch of photographs.
From al Mashriq and the Jordan Distribution Agency, an electronic copy of a pamphlet including the history of Jerash and a bunch of photographs.
Kasr Bshir
From Oculis, description and photographs from this nearly intact Roman military outpost.
From Oculis, description and photographs from this nearly intact Roman military outpost.
Khirbat Faris
At the Council for British Research in the Levant, excavations at this Islamic period village.
At the Council for British Research in the Levant, excavations at this Islamic period village.
Khirbet el-Dharih
A joint Franco-Jordanian project, excavations at this Nabataean settlement located on the ancient King's Highway.
A joint Franco-Jordanian project, excavations at this Nabataean settlement located on the ancient King's Highway.
Khirbet Iskander
An early Bronze Age site, currently under excavation by Gannon University
An early Bronze Age site, currently under excavation by Gannon University
Khirbet Qumran
The archaeological site of Khirbet Qumran is an ancient cave site, from whence was pulled the first of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 and 1948, causing all kinds of trouble.
The archaeological site of Khirbet Qumran is an ancient cave site, from whence was pulled the first of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 and 1948, causing all kinds of trouble.
Medieval Petra
From the University of Florence, English and Italian; 10 years of excavation and survey on crusader's castles in Trans Jordan area, especially around the Petra Valley.
From the University of Florence, English and Italian; 10 years of excavation and survey on crusader's castles in Trans Jordan area, especially around the Petra Valley.
Nativ Hagdud
Early Neolithic village on the southern Jordan River, site description from Ancient Near East.
Early Neolithic village on the southern Jordan River, site description from Ancient Near East.
Pella (Tabaqat Fahl)
From the University of Sydney, continuing excavations at this site first occupied during the Neolithic.
From the University of Sydney, continuing excavations at this site first occupied during the Neolithic.
Petra: Lost City of Stone
From the American Museum of Natural History, a website on the ancient city of Petra, designed in conjunction with an exhibit.
From the American Museum of Natural History, a website on the ancient city of Petra, designed in conjunction with an exhibit.
Qusayr' Amra
Quasayr' Amra is an Islamic castle in Jordan, about fifty miles west of Amman.
Quasayr' Amra is an Islamic castle in Jordan, about fifty miles west of Amman.
Tall Hesban
Excavated by Andrews University and part of the Madaba Plains Project, a village occupied from Early Iron age through the Ottoman period.
Excavated by Andrews University and part of the Madaba Plains Project, a village occupied from Early Iron age through the Ottoman period.
Teleilat Ghassul
The archaeological site of Teleilat Ghassul is a Chalcolithic site located in the Jordan Valley about 50 miles northeast of the Dead Sea.
The archaeological site of Teleilat Ghassul is a Chalcolithic site located in the Jordan Valley about 50 miles northeast of the Dead Sea.
Tell Abu al-Kharaz, Tell Ain Abda, and Sahem
From Peter Fischer of the University of Goteburg, current investigations at these sites, occupied in the Bronze and Iron ages. A work in progress.
From Peter Fischer of the University of Goteburg, current investigations at these sites, occupied in the Bronze and Iron ages. A work in progress.
Tell Nimrin
A virtual tour of this Middle Bronze Age/Byzantine site, from a joint project by Case Western Reserve University, Willamette University and the University of Jordan.
A virtual tour of this Middle Bronze Age/Byzantine site, from a joint project by Case Western Reserve University, Willamette University and the University of Jordan.
Tell Rukeis
Bronze Age site, excavated by the University of Sydney, Australia.
Bronze Age site, excavated by the University of Sydney, Australia.
The Fortress of Machaerous
From the Franciscan Archaeological Institute, excavations at this Roman to Byzantine era site.
From the Franciscan Archaeological Institute, excavations at this Roman to Byzantine era site.
The Great Temple at Petra
Brown University, Martha Sharp Joukowsky; excavations at this capital of ancient Nabataea famous for its trade and its hydraulic engineering. The web page includes a brief tour of the temple reconstruction and some photographs of the excavations.
Brown University, Martha Sharp Joukowsky; excavations at this capital of ancient Nabataea famous for its trade and its hydraulic engineering. The web page includes a brief tour of the temple reconstruction and some photographs of the excavations.
Umm al-Rasas
From the Franciscan Archaeological Institute, a site occupied from Iron Age II (seventh-sixth centuries B.C.) to the Abbasid period (ninth century A.D.).
From the Franciscan Archaeological Institute, a site occupied from Iron Age II (seventh-sixth centuries B.C.) to the Abbasid period (ninth century A.D.).
Umm el-Jimal
Byzantine/Early Islamic town the best preserved example of late-antique (4th-9th c.) rural domestic architecture in the Eastern Mediterranean; from Calvin College.
Byzantine/Early Islamic town the best preserved example of late-antique (4th-9th c.) rural domestic architecture in the Eastern Mediterranean; from Calvin College.
Wadi Feinan
Wadi Feinan is the name of a wadi, or dry valley, in Jordan, where a number of important Chalcolithic and Bronze Age sites are located.
Wadi Feinan is the name of a wadi, or dry valley, in Jordan, where a number of important Chalcolithic and Bronze Age sites are located.
Wadi Hammeh 27 (Jordan)
Wadi Hammeh 27 is a Natufian period site, one of several sites located in Wadi al-Hammeh on the Jordan valley near where a hot spring joins the wadi.
Wadi Hammeh 27 is a Natufian period site, one of several sites located in Wadi al-Hammeh on the Jordan valley near where a hot spring joins the wadi.
Wadi Ziqlab
From Ted Banning at the University of Toronto, work on several sites dated to the Epipalaeolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Early Bronze Age in northern Jordan.
From Ted Banning at the University of Toronto, work on several sites dated to the Epipalaeolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Early Bronze Age in northern Jordan.