Wadi Faynan Early Farming Ghwayr
PPNB to Early Neolithic·Faynan PPN·🇯🇴 Wadi Faynan, Ghwayr I, Jordan
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About Wadi Faynan Early Farming Ghwayr
Wadi Faynan Early Farming Ghwayr at Wadi Faynan, Ghwayr I, Jordan is a PPNB to Early Neolithic ancient village of the Faynan PPN tradition, built c. 8300 BCE for long early neolithic early copper awl. 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 mattersWadi Faynan Early Farming Ghwayr at Wadi Faynan, Ghwayr I, Jordan is a PPNB to Early Neolithic ancient village of the Faynan PPN tradition, built c. 8300 BCE fo
Open questions
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. 8300 BCE
- Period
- PPNB to Early Neolithic
- Culture
- Faynan PPN
- Purpose
- Long Early Neolithic early copper awl
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 8300 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Wadi Faynan Early Farming Ghwayr
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Wadi Faynan Early Farming Ghwayr
On the ground
Structures & features
30.6300° N · 35.4300° E · 18 m · 3 mapped features
Wadi Faynan Early Farming Ghwayr Main Ancient-Village Feature
ancient villagePrimary ancient-village feature at Wadi Faynan Early Farming Ghwayr – central long early neolithic early copper awl element with stratified deposits
30.6301° N · 35.4301° EWadi Faynan Early Farming Ghwayr Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Wadi Faynan Early Farming Ghwayr defining settlement or ritual space
30.6299° N · 35.4301° EWadi Faynan Early Farming Ghwayr Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Wadi Faynan Early Farming Ghwayr ceremonial landscape
30.6301° N · 35.4299° E