Definition: The site of Aqaba is a medieval Islamic town in Jordan originally called Ayla; the occupations there date from the Chalcolithic through Roman times. Ayla was a capital city of the early Islamic period from AD 650 to the arrival of the Crusaders in 1116 AD, a period of about 450 years. Recent excavations at Aqaba have been undertaken by Donald Whitcomb of the Oriental Institute.
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This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
Also Known As: Ayla
