Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
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
Location
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The archaeological site of Johfiyeh, located in northern Jordan, displays a rich history of settlement from the Stone Age to the Ottoman Empire. The site consists of domestic structures indicative of a thriving village, with significant periods of prosperity during the Iron Age II and the Byzantine-Umayyad periods. Johfiyeh was a vital center during the Hellenistic and Roman eras, evidenced by artifacts such as pottery and marble remains. The presence of a Byzantine church and cemetery highlights its role as a Christian community in the 6th century CE. The Umayyad period saw the village as a recreational site for rulers. Although significantly impacted by a major earthquake in 747 CE, Johfiyeh persisted into the Ottoman period, as recorded in tax registers.
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- Jordan
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