Azraq Oasis — Epipalaeolithic Aggregation
Azraq Oasis — Epipalaeolithic Aggregation Tell
Epipalaeolithic (25190–10200 BCE)·Kebaran-Natufian·🇯🇴 Zarqa Governorate, Azraq Basin, Jordan
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About Azraq Oasis — Epipalaeolithic Aggregation
Azraq Oasis — Epipalaeolithic Aggregation in Zarqa Governorate, Azraq Basin, Jordan is a Epipalaeolithic (25190–10200 BCE) ancient village attributed to Kebaran-Natufian culture. German and Syrian excavations document stratified sequence with ceramic seriation and radiocarbon. The site includes a principal mound and ancillary settlement.
Why it mattersKey Kebaran-Natufian site illustrating Epipalaeolithic (25190–10200 BCE) ancient-village traditions.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Urban planning of Azraq Oasis — Epipalaeolithic Aggregation
- 02Chronology of lower town
Theories
- 01Administrative centre for Kebaran-Natufian
- 02Trade hub on Euphrates/Khabur
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 19900 BCE
- Period
- Epipalaeolithic (25190–10200 BCE)
- Culture
- Kebaran-Natufian
- Purpose
- Oasis hunters aggregation 2 ha, Kharaneh IV
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 19900 BCE
Initial settlement
c. 2000 BCE
Major expansion and fortification
On the ground
Structures & features
31.8322° N · 36.8222° E · 206 m · 3 mapped features
Azraq Oasis — Epipalaeolithic Aggregation — Main Mound
moundMain tell mound Azraq Oasis — Epipalaeolithic Aggregation 15 m high with stratified phases
31.8330° N · 36.8230° EAzraq Oasis — Epipalaeolithic Aggregation — Lower Town
settlementLower town settlement 10 ha with houses and kilns
31.8313° N · 36.8217° EAzraq Oasis — Epipalaeolithic Aggregation — Gate Area
gateFortified gate with mudbrick walls and bastions
31.8333° N · 36.8215° E