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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Khirbat Ataruz, located in the Madaba Governorate of Jordan, is a significant archaeological site with a rich history spanning several periods. Primarily known for its Iron Age occupation, the site features one of the best-preserved temples from this era in the Southern Levant. The temple, associated with the Moabite King Mesha and his narrative in the Mesha Stele, highlights the site's historical and religious significance. Khirbat Ataruz also offers insights into the habitation patterns during the Hellenistic and Roman periods and the Islamic resettlements. Archaeological evidence, including aqueducts, workshops, and kitchen remains, points to the site's diverse functional roles over time, from cultic center to rural village.
Archaeological Features
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Water Management Features
Industrial and Craft Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Food Production and Processing Features
Historical Timeline
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- Country
- Jordan
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