Jordan

Jalul

Largest tell in central Jordanian plateau

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Tell Jalul is an expansive archaeological site located in northwestern Jordan, noted as the largest tell in the central Jordanian plateau. Spanning 18 acres, this oblong mound measures approximately 300 by 240 meters. Historically, it was a significant site during the Iron Age and continued to hold importance into the Early Classical Period. The site features remnants of habitation structures and water management systems, including cisterns. Furthermore, it houses burial structures such as tombs and sarcophagi, indicating its historical significance. The ruins, characterized by columns and large hewn stones, reflect the site's former opulence and strategic location. Although predominantly dated to the Iron Age, Tell Jalul provides valuable insights into ancient settlement patterns and socio-political dynamics in the region.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Early Iron Age occupation

1100 BCE

Middle Iron Age development

600 BCE

Early Classical Period decay

100 BCE

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Water Management Features

Cisterns
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Burial and Funerary Structures

TombsSarcophagi
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Religious and Ritual Structures

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Domestic and Habitation Structures

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Country

Jordan

Coordinates

31.72° N, 35.85° E