Kharaneh IV

Kharaneh IV, situated in the Wadi Kharaneh near Azraq, Jordan, is a significant Late Pleistocene archaeological site that spans approximately 21,000 square meters, making it the largest known site of its kind in the area. Excavations have revealed two of the oldest habitation structures in the Levant, dating back to the Early Epipalaeolithic period. The site is notable for its extensive collection of tools, ochre, and marine shells, offering insights into the lifeways of its inhabitants. In 2016, a woman's remains, potentially cremated, were discovered, further highlighting the site's ritualistic aspects. The archaeological findings at Kharaneh IV provide crucial evidence of human habitation and activities during the Upper Paleolithic period.