Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Deir Alla, located in Balqa Governorate, Jordan, is a site of great archaeological significance. The ancient town, possibly identified as biblical Sukkot, features a series of excavations by Dutch archaeologists, revealing a rich history from the Late Bronze Age through the Iron Age and into the later periods. Notable discoveries include the Deir Alla Inscription, which references the seer Balaam, and a series of clay tablets inscribed in a West Semitic script, dating back to the era around 1200 BCE. The town served as a sanctuary and metal-working center, with evidence of sophisticated pottery traditions. Its continuous habitation post-destruction and later use during the Ayyubid/Mamluk era highlight its enduring significance in the region's cultural and historical landscape.
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