Volcanic Ash Sealed Village West — Jordan Valley (Amman)
Volcanic Ash Sealed Village West Site
Classical Antiquity (800 BCE–500 CE)·Classical·🇯🇴 Jordan Valley, Jordan
About
About Volcanic Ash Sealed Village West — Jordan Valley (Amman)
Volcanic Ash Sealed Village West in Jordan Valley, Jordan is a Classical Antiquity (800 BCE–500 CE) tell attributed to Classical culture. Systematic survey and LiDAR document architectural phasing and stratified deposits. The site includes a principal enclosure and ancillary features with votive deposits. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Classical site illustrating Classical Antiquity (800 BCE–500 CE) tell traditions.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Volcanic Ash Sealed Village West
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Classical
- 02Defensive and ritual focus
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. 800 BCE
- Period
- Classical Antiquity (800 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Ceremonial centre and settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 800 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
31.2838° N · 34.9752° E · 469 m · 3 mapped features
Volcanic Ash Sealed Village West — Principal Feature
structurePrimary tell feature at Volcanic Ash Sealed Village West
31.2846° N · 34.9760° EVolcanic Ash Sealed Village West — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Volcanic Ash Sealed Village West
31.2831° N · 34.9746° EVolcanic Ash Sealed Village West — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Volcanic Ash Sealed Village West
31.2849° N · 34.9742° E