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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Tell Hammeh, located in the central Jordan Valley of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is an archaeologically significant site known for its early iron smelting activities dating back to 930 BCE. Archaeological excavations have revealed multiple occupational phases, including Chalcolithic, Early Bronze Age, and continuous settlement through the Late Bronze Age into the Iron Age I. The site is particularly important due to evidence of complex iron production processes, including large quantities of slag, technical ceramics, and remnants of furnaces and smithies. The iron smelting activities, which marked a significant technological advancement, ceased by 750 BCE. These findings provide crucial insights into early metallurgical practices in the region, highlighting Tell Hammeh's role in the technological history of the ancient Near East.
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