Ain Ghazal Mega-site Amman Plaster Statues
PPNB to Yarmoukian·PPNB Mega-site·🇯🇴 Amman, Ain Ghazal, Jordan
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About Ain Ghazal Mega-site Amman Plaster Statues
Ain Ghazal Mega-site Amman Plaster Statues at Amman, Ain Ghazal, Jordan is a PPNB to Yarmoukian ancient city of the PPNB Mega-site tradition, built c. 7200 BCE for 15 ha mega-site 32 plaster statues. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersAin Ghazal Mega-site Amman Plaster Statues at Amman, Ain Ghazal, Jordan is a PPNB to Yarmoukian ancient city of the PPNB Mega-site tradition, built c. 7200 BCE
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 7200 BCE
- Period
- PPNB to Yarmoukian
- Culture
- PPNB Mega-site
- Purpose
- 15 ha mega-site 32 plaster statues
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 7200 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Ain Ghazal Mega-site Amman Plaster Statues
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Ain Ghazal Mega-site Amman Plaster Statues
On the ground
Structures & features
31.9900° N · 35.9700° E · 146 m · 3 mapped features
Ain Ghazal Mega-site Amman Plaster Statues Main Ancient-City Feature
structurePrimary ancient-city feature at Ain Ghazal Mega-site Amman Plaster Statues – central 15 ha mega-site 32 plaster statues element with stratified deposits
31.9901° N · 35.9701° EAin Ghazal Mega-site Amman Plaster Statues Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Ain Ghazal Mega-site Amman Plaster Statues defining settlement or ritual space
31.9899° N · 35.9701° EAin Ghazal Mega-site Amman Plaster Statues Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Ain Ghazal Mega-site Amman Plaster Statues ceremonial landscape
31.9901° N · 35.9699° E