Archaeology of Jordan: News

 

 

 

December 22, 2021: Who was Captain Bayley, a visitor to Egypt, Petra and the Levant in 1861-2?

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/12/22/who-was-captain-bayley-a-visitor-to-egypt-petra-and-the-levant-in-1861-2/

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/12/26/more-on-captain-bayley-in-egypt-and-at-petra-in-1861-2

 

December 15, 2021: When Biblically Inspired Pseudoscience and Clickbait Cause Looting

https://www.sapiens.org/archaeology/tall-el-hamman/

https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/sciences/2021-12-19/science/sodome-detruite-par-une-meteorite.php

 

December 12, 2021: Archaeologists stunned by worship of female god in Petra 'long before Islam'

https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1534722/archaeology-news-stunned-worship-female-god-petra-islam-ancient-history-spt

https://newsnationusa.com/news/world/uk/archaeologists-stunned-by-worship-of-female-god-in-petra-long-before-islam/

 

December 11, 2021: Century-old cooking pot tells of mediaeval ‘kitchen culture’ in Levant

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/century-old-cooking-pot-tells-mediaeval-%E2%80%98kitchen-culture%E2%80%99-levant

 

November 26, 2021: 9,000 year-old-necklace of 2,580 beads reconstructed

http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/62768

 

November 9, 2021: New findings on Jordanian megaliths

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/11/new-findings-on-jordanian-megaliths/141965

 

November 2, 2021: US ambassador launches antiquity preservation project in Umm Qais

https://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/us-ambassador-launches-antiquity-preservation-project-umm-qais

 

October 30, 2021: Webinar explores findings of Great Arab Revolt archaeological project

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/webinar-explores-findings-great-arab-revolt-archaeological-project

 

October 13, 2021: Scholar explores impact of Levantine earthquake of 418/419 AD

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-explores-impact-levantine-earthquake-418419-ad

 

October 10, 2021: PDTRA reconstructs comb,necklace from Neolithic period

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/pdtra-reconstructs-combnecklace-neolithic-period

 

October 7, 2021: How ancient water management techniques may help Prairie farmers experiencing drought

https://theconversation.com/how-ancient-water-management-techniques-may-help-prairie-farmers-experiencing-drought-168920

 

September 22, 2021: Meteor destroyed Sodom, Tell el-Hammam valley archaeologists believe

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/meteor-destroyed-sodom-tell-el-https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-97778-3

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https://phys.org/news/2021-09-evidence-cosmic-impact-ancient-city.html
https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2021/09/09_conversation_explosion.php
https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2021/september/sodom-meteor-biblical-archaeology-tall-el-hammam-airburst.html
https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/did-the-destruction-of-this-middle-bronze-age-city-inspire-the-story-of-sodom-679997
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/sep-25-bronze-age-town-destroyed-by-meteor-global-warming-makes-animals-shapeshift-and-more-1.6187428/ancient-jordanian-town-destroyed-by-a-meteor-blast-may-have-inspired-biblical-stories-scientists-say-1.6187436
https://news.yahoo.com/forget-meteor-talking-biblical-rape-090727328.html
https://www.realclearscience.com/articles/2021/09/21/a_giant_space_rock_demolished_an_ancient_middle_eastern_city_795301.html
https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/tunguskatype-cosmic-explosion-may-have-destroyed-ancient-city-inspiring-bible-story/
https://theconversation.com/a-giant-space-rock-demolished-an-ancient-middle-eastern-city-and-everyone-in-it-possibly-inspiring-the-biblical-story-of-sodom-167678
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/destruction-of-city-by-space-rock-may-have-inspired-biblical-story-of-sodom-180978734/
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210928102235.htm
https://www.zmescience.com/science/cosmic-impact-could-be-inspiration-behind-biblical-story-of-sodom/
https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/was-biblical-sodom-destroyed-by-a-cosmic-blast/
https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2021/september/sodom-meteor-biblical-archaeology-tall-el-hammam-airburst.html
https://buzz.magatopia.com/2021/09/scientific-analysis-of-meteor-strike.html

 

September 25, 2021: Conservation of early Islamic bathhouse in Al Muwaqqar under way

https://jordantimes.com/news/local/conservation-early-islamic-bathhouse-al-muwaqqar-under-way

 

September 16, 2021: Amman’s migrant communities under British rule ‘put more weight into social development than ethnic fervour’ — historian

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/ammans-migrant-communities-under-british-rule-%E2%80%98put-more-weight-social-development-ethnic

 

September 11, 2021: Book sheds light on excavations of Prophet Lut’s supposed home

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/book-sheds-light-excavations-prophet-luts-supposed-home

 

September 1, 2021: The Stunning Greek-inspired Architecture of the Ancient City of Petra

https://greekreporter.com/2021/09/01/needs-edit-apostolis-to-give-publish-date-the-greek-inspired-architecture-of-the-ancient-city-of-petra/

 

August 26, 2021: Environmentalists object to copper mine in Jordanian nature reserve

https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2021/08/environmentalists-object-copper-mine-jordanian-nature-reserve

https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/economy/story/Wadi_Feynan_copper_mining_will_pose_grave_threat_to_archaeological_environmental_treasures__scholar-SNG_236371462/

 

August 23, 2021: Scholar traces social changes in Jordan’s prehistoric period

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-traces-social-changes-jordans-prehistoric-period

 

August 22, 2021: Wadi Feynan copper mining will pose grave threat to archaeological, environmental treasures — scholar

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/wadi-feynan-copper-mining-will-pose-grave-threat-archaeological-environmental-treasures-%E2%80%94

 

August 21, 2021: Town of Umm Al Jimmal offers glimpse into religion, daily life in ancient times

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/town-umm-al-jimmal-offers-glimpse-religion-daily-life-ancient-times

 

August 16, 2021: Recordings of the magnetic field from 9,000 years ago teach us about the magnetic field today

https://phys.org/news/2021-08-magnetic-field-years-today.html
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/08/210816161332.htm
https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/.premium-breakthrough-technique-detects-magnetic-field-in-prehistoric-stone-tools-1.10125401
https://www.sciencealert.com/flint-neolithic-artefacts-offer-a-new-way-to-probe-the-history-of-earth-s-magnetic-field
https://www.pnas.org/content/118/34/e2100995118

 

August 10, 2021: Scholar explores settlement patterns in Jordan Valley in ancient times

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-explores-settlement-patterns-jordan-valley-ancient-times

 

August 1, 2021: Lecture explores Amman’s history as Early Islamic palatine city

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/lecture-explores-ammans-history-early-islamic-palatine-city

 

July 28, 2021: ‘City of tolerance and urban hospitality’: Salt listed on UNESCO World Heritage List

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/%E2%80%98city-tolerance-and-urban-hospitality%E2%80%99-salt-listed-unesco-world-heritage-list

 

July 27, 2021: Where did the biblical road from Judea to Edom pass? Experts find answers

https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/where-did-the-biblical-road-from-judea-to-edom-pass-experts-find-answers-675038

 

July 27, 2021: Chatterton and Leslie at Jarash and Palmyra in 1816

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/07/27/chatterton-and-leslie-at-jarash-and-palmyra-in-1816/

 

July 19, 2021: Wakefield, John Edward (Kendal, 8 August 1830 – Great Malvern, 30 July 1858)

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/07/19/wakefield-john-edward-kendal-8-august-1830-great-malvern-30-july-1858/

 

July 18, 2021: A Postscript on Henry and Mary Yeatman

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/07/18/a-postscript-on-henry-and-mary-yeatman/

 

July 18, 2021: Scholar traces history of Jordan almonds

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-traces-history-jordan-almonds

 

July 8, 2021: Henry Veazey Ward at Petra with Rev. Thomas Bowles in March 1854

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/07/08/henry-veazey-ward-at-petra-with-rev-thomas-bowles-in-march-1854/

 

July 5, 2021: Mr and Mrs John Leverett Rogers at Petra, March 1854

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/07/05/mr-and-mrs-john-leverett-roger-at-petra-march-1854/

 

July 5, 2021: Mr Fish at Petra

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/07/05/mr-fish-at-petra/

 

July 1, 2021: Why Roads Aren't Marked on the Madaba Map, the Earliest Map of the Holy Land

https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/.premium.MAGAZINE-why-roads-aren-t-marked-on-the-madaba-map-the-earliest-map-of-the-holy-land-1.9961540

 

July 1, 2021: Workshop explores archaeology of Islamic, Crusader periods

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/workshop-explores-archaeology-islamic-crusader-periods

 

June 19, 2021: Conference offers archaeological perspective on ‘multifaceted’ Edom

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/conference-offers-archaeological-perspective-%E2%80%98multifaceted%E2%80%99-edom

 

June 14, 2021: Lecture explores history of Rabbot-Ammon

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/lecture-explores-history-rabbot-ammon

 

June 13, 2021: Who Really Destroyed Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem?

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/who-really-destroyed-solomon-s-temple-in-jerusalem-1.9900539

 

June 10, 2021: Work on Madaba Regional Archaeological Museum Project progressing — official

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/work-madaba-regional-archaeological-museum-project-progressing-%E2%80%94-official

 

June 6, 2021: Italy, Jordan unite for cultural heritage

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/italy-jordan-unite-cultural-heritage

 

May 26, 2021: William Beamont (1797–1889) and William John Beamont (1828-1868) in Egypt, Sinai and the Levant

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/05/26/william-beamont-1797-1889-and-william-john-beamont-1828-1868-in-egypt-sinai-and-the-levant/

 

May 18, 2021: James Hamilton (1816-1868). Origins and early life

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/05/18/james-hamilton-1816-1868-origins-and-early-life/

 

May 18, 2021: James Hamilton (1816-1868) at Petra?

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/05/18/james-hamilton-1816-1868-at-petra/

 

May 18, 2021: Rodewald, Charles (1811-1854)

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/05/18/rodewald-charles-1811-1884/

 

May 17, 2021: Digital Documentation and Storytelling Build Greater Appreciation for Jordan’s Cultural Heritage

https://eca.state.gov/highlight/digital-documentation-and-storytelling-build-greater-appreciation-jordans-cultural

 

May 12, 2021: From Stonehenge to Petra: How the University of Bradford is helping uncover heritage secrets around the world

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/education/from-stonehenge-to-petra-how-the-university-of-bradford-is-helping-uncover-heritage-secrets-around-the-world-3233876

 

May 12, 2021: Fede e cultura: Accademie Pontificie, assegnato il premio 2020 al prof. Gyozo Vörös

https://www.agensir.it/quotidiano/2021/5/12/fede-e-cultura-accademie-pontificie-assegnato-il-premio-2020-al-prof-gyozo-voros/

https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2021/05/12/210512d.html

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/news/vatican-honors-machaerus-excavator/?mqsc=E4131358&dk=ZE1250ZF0

https://aleteia.org/2021/05/16/the-vatican-has-recognized-three-archaeologists-for-their-contributions/

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/news/vatican-honors-machaerus-excavator/?mqsc=E4131358&dk=ZE1250ZF0

https://aleteia.org/2021/05/16/the-vatican-has-recognized-three-archaeologists-for-their-contributions/

 

May 9, 2021: Ghor Safi region is abundant of archeological sites but badly looted by treasure hunters — researcher

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/ghor-safi-region-abundant-archeological-sites-badly-looted-treasure-hunters-%E2%80%94-researcher

 

May 8, 2021: Wadi Musa, Umm Al Jimal residents receive training on archaeological site conservation, restoration

https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/economy/story/Wadi_Musa_Umm_Al_Jimal_residents_receive_training_on_archaeological_site_conservation_restoration-SNG_210677749/

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/wadi-musa-umm-al-jimal-residents-receive-training-archaeological-site-conservation

 

 

May 7, 2021: Podcast: Proof that Nabateans’ trade empire collapsed due to ancient epidemic

https://www.timesofisrael.com/podcast-proof-that-nabateans-trade-empire-collapsed-due-to-ancient-epidemic/

 

 

May 5, 2021: Authorities uncover stone coffins, artifacts buried beneath house in Irbid

https://en.royanews.tv/news/27660/2021-05-05

 

 

May 4, 2021: Scholar recollects contributions of British archaeologist Olga Tufnell, a pioneer of her times

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-recollects-contributions-british-archaeologist-olga-tufnell-pioneer-her-times

 

April 19, 2021: Archaeologists restore 3 ancient Roman statues in Jerash

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/archaeologists-restore-3-ancient-roman-statues-jerash

 

April 2021: Siq al-Barid Little Petra

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/04/siq-al-barid-little-petra/138672

 

April 14, 2021: Jordanian archaeologist offers a glimpse into ancient cave dwelling

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordanian-archaeologist-offers-glimpse-ancient-cave-dwelling

 

April 13, 2021: William Palmer (12 July 1811, Mixbury – 5 April 1879, Rome)

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/04/13/william-palmer-12-july-1811-mixbury-5-april-1879-rome/

 

March 29, 2021: Fenton, Samuel Greame (1821-1892) and Fenton, Rev. George Metcalfe (1826-1879)

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/03/29/fenton-samuel-greame-1821-1892-and-fenton-rev-george-metcalfe-1826-1879/

 

March 26, 2021: The oldest map of the Holy Land is actually a magnificent mosaic

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/history-magazine/article/madaba-mosaic-oldest-map-jerusalem-holy-land

 

March 24, 2021: John Wakefield in Egypt, at Petra and in the Levant in December 1853 – May 1854

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/03/24/john-wakefield-in-egypt-at-petra-and-in-the-levant-in-december-1853-may-1854/

 

March 19, 2021: William Bryce, M. D.

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/03/19/william-bryce-m-d/

 

March 14, 2021: Webinar highlights ACOR’s archaeological restoration projects in Jordan :

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/webinar-highlights-acors-archaeological-restoration-projects-jordan

 

March 12, 2021: Mosaics found in Ajloun

https://en.ammonnews.net/article/47770

March 11, 2021: Rev. Thomas Bowles and the Rev. George Percy Badger Blog

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/03/11/rev-thomas-bowles-and-the-rev-george-percy-badger-blog/

 

March 3, 2021: Webinar held on Late Petra Project

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/webinar-held-late-petra-project

 

February 25, 2021: En Jordanie, population et réfugiés rénovent des églises parmi les plus vieilles au monde

https://www.sudouest.fr/tourisme/patrimoine/en-jordanie-population-et-refugies-renovent-des-eglises-parmi-les-plus-vieilles-au-monde-1437605.php

https://www.albawaba.com/slideshow/jordan-church-project-preserving-heritage-fighting-poverty-1412389 https://en.royanews.tv/news/25639/2021-02-19

https://www.dailystar.com.lb/Arts-and-Ent/Culture/2021/Feb-19/517573-ancient-jordan-site-restoration-brings-locals-refugees-jobs.ashx

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210219-ancient-jordan-site-restoration-brings-locals-refugees-jobs

https://www.la-croix.com/Jordanie-projet-destine-preserver-patrimoine-creer-emplois-2021-02-19-1301141545

https://www.uol.com.br/splash/noticias/afp/2021/02/19/projeto-de-conservacao-do-patrimonio-na-jordania-cria-empregos-entre-refugiados.htm

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202102/1216042.shtml https://www.swissinfo.ch/por/projeto-de-conserva%C3%A7%C3%A3o-do-patrim%C3%B4nio-na-jord%C3%A2nia-cria-empregos-entre-refugiados/46384356

https://fr.timesofisrael.com/jordanie-un-projet- destine-a-preserver-le-patrimoine-et-a-creer-des-emplois/

https://www.rfi.fr/es/cultura/20210219-un-proyecto-de-preservaci%C3%B3n-del-patrimonio-en-jordania-crea-empleos-entre-refugiados

https://domtotal.com/noticia/1500487/2021/02/na-jordania-projeto-para-restaurar-patrimonio-cultural-cria-empregos-entre-refugiados/

https://www.nacion.com/cables/un-proyecto-de-preservacion-del-patrimonio-en/3TYXBDEDTRHTJHWAXETIHS6RJA/story/

https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2021/02/19/un-proyecto-de-preservacion-del-patrimonio-en-jordania-crea-empleos-entre-refugiados/

 

 

February 20, 2021: Scholar seeks to decipher ancient inscriptions in Black Desert

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-seeks-decipher-ancient-inscriptions-black-desert

 

February 19, 2021: Church restoration project preserves heritage, creates job opportunities in Jordan

https://en.royanews.tv/news/25639/2021-02-19

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210219-ancient-jordan-site-restoration-brings-locals-refugees-jobs
https://middle-east-online.com/en/ancient-jordan-site-restoration-brings-locals-refugees-jobs

 

February 7, 2021: 'Mr Kennedy' in the Diary of Thomas Bowles for 1854

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2021/02/07/mr-kennedy-in-the-diary-of-thomas-bowles-for-1854/

 

February 3, 2021: Tell Hisban ‘a living laboratory’ of Mamluk periphery — US scholar

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/tell-hisban-%E2%80%98-living-laboratory%E2%80%99-mamluk-periphery-%E2%80%94-us-scholar

 

January 25, 2021: Archaeology project gauges strategic defence value of Salt during late Ottoman period

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/archaeology-project-gauges-strategic-defence-value-salt-during-late-ottoman-period

 

January 21, 2021: Book Landscapes of Survival sheds new light on the habitation of the Jordan deserts

https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2021/01/book-landscapes-of-survival-sheds-new-light-on-the-habitation-of-the-jordan-deserts

January 19, 2021: UNESCO, GIZ preserve unique mosaic heritage in Rihab

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/unesco-giz-preserve-unique-mosaic-heritage-rihab

 

 

January 1, 2021: Archaeology news: The 'real-life Indiana Jones' who uncovered an ancient Biblical artefact

https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1377859/archaeology-news-real-indiana-jones-charles-warren-biblical-artefact-evg

 

December 30, 2020: Petra first choice of National Geographic’s 2021 archaeology volume — JTB

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/petra-first-choice-national-geographics-2021-archaeology-volume-%E2%80%94-jtb

 

December 28, 2020: Caves, structures of Iraq Al Amir hold clues to distant past

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/caves-structures-iraq-al-amir-hold-clues-distant-past

 

December 26, 2020: Jordanian scholar calls for increased efforts in heritage preservation

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordanian-scholar-calls-increased-efforts-heritage-preservation

 

December 14, 2020: Giordania: scoperto sito archeologico romano nel centro della capitale Amman

https://it.euronews.com/2020/12/14/giordania-scoperto-sito-archeologico-romano-nel-centro-della-capitale-amman

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/amman-roman-baths-crematorium-jordan-b1774179.html
https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/jordan-roman-archaeological-site-uncovered-in-amman-1.1607890699397
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/roman-baths-and-site-uncovered-in-amman/ar-BB1bWppr
http://www.ecns.cn/m/hd/2020-12-15/detail-ihaetmvy3496348.shtml
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-12/16/c_139594419.htm
https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2020/12/1800-years-old-roman-baths-unearthed-in.htm

https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-jordan-antiquities/drainage-works-unearth-roman-baths- in-heart-of-jordans-capital-idUKKBN2931GH

https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-jordan-antiquities-idUKKBN2931GH
http s://www.reuters.com/article/jordan-antiquities/drainage-works-unearth-roman-baths-in-heart-of-jordans-capital-idUSL8N2J925J

https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/12/jordan-amman-roman-ruins-baths-archeology-excavation.html
https://news.yahoo.com/roman-ruins-discovered-downtown-amman-180034661.html
https://www.israelhayom.com/2020/12/30/baths-from-ancient-philadelphia-dug-up-in-modern-day-amman/

https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/mena/jordan-s-newly-discovered-roman-baths-to-be-covered-back-up-1.1143082

 

December 14, 2020: King Herod’s Throne Room where ‘Salome Danced’ Found in Jordan

https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/.premium.MAGAZINE-king-herod-s-throne-room-where-salome-danced-found-in-jordan-1.9368704

https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1379952/bible-archaeology-john-the-baptist-death-sentence-site-discovery-evg

https://www.livescience.com/dance-floor-john-the-baptist-execution.html

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/13653481/john-the-baptist-death-place/

 

https://www.thedailybeast.com/have-archaeologists-found-historys-deadliest-dance-floor
https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/archaeologists-believe-theyve-found-where-the-dance-that-killed-john-the-baptist-happened/

 

 

December 7, 2020: Fortress of Machaerus holds clues to region’s past http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/fortress-machaerus-holds-clues-regions-past

 

November 26, 2020: Jordanian-British archaeological project wins Newton Prize

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordanian-british-archaeological-project-wins-newton-prize

 

November 26, 2020: Discovering a 4,500-year-old olive oil factory in Jordan https://blog.britishmuseum.org/discovering-a-4500-year-old-olive-oil-factory-in-jordan/

 

November 16, 2020: Nabataean flood control system restoration project wins award

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/nabataean-flood-control-system-restoration-project-wins-award

 

October 11, 2020: Polish scholar explores ancient trade links in Levant

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/polish-scholar-explores-ancient-trade-links-levant

 

October 1, 2020: Webinar explores Bait Ras’ ancient tombs

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/webinar-explores-bait-ras%E2%80%99-ancient-tombs

 

September 14, 2020: Webinar explores ancient way of life in Jordan’s Black Desert

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/webinar-explores-ancient-way-life-jordans-black-desert

 

September 6, 2020: Professor studies funerary practices of ancient Arabs http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/professor-studies-funerary-practices-ancient-arabs

 

September 2, 2020: Danish-German project seeks to shine light on ancient Jerash’s pottery production

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/danish-german-project-seeks-shine-light-ancient-jerashs-pottery-production

 

August 28, 2020: Anastylosis at Machaerus, Where John the Baptist was Beheaded

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-places/anastylosis-at-machaerus-where-john-the-baptist-was-beheaded/

 

August 26, 2020: Pella: A Window on Survival

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-places/pella-a-window-on-survival/

 

August 9, 2020: Jordanian scholar explores trade routes linking civilisations during antiquity

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordanian-scholar-explores-trade-routes-linking-civilisations-during-antiquity

 

August 9, 2020: Levantine female figurines cast light on women’s sociocultural role in ancient times

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/levantine-female-figurines-cast-light-womens-sociocultural-role-ancient-times

 

August 5, 2020: Heritage conservation master’s programme offers opportunities for Jordanians, refugees

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/heritage-conservation-masters-programme-offers-opportunities-jordanians-refugees

 

August 4, 2020: Can the field of archaeology "pass the spade" to locals to manage cultural heritage?
https://phys.org/news/2020-08-field-archaeology-spade-locals-cultural.html
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-08/lu-ctf080320.php
https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2020/08/can-field-of-archaeology-pass-spade-to.html

 

July 26, 2020: Australian scholar explores ancient olive presses in Jordan

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/australian-scholar-explores-ancient-olive-presses-jordan

 

July 20, 2020: Petra – The Rose City

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2020/07/petra-the-rose-city/134475

 

July 19, 2020: Safeguarding heritage ‘a national duty’ — Jordanian archaeologist

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/safeguarding-heritage-%E2%80%98-national-duty%E2%80%99-%E2%80%94%C2%A0jordanian-archaeologist

 

July 14, 2020: Palestinian archaeologist peers into ancient irrigation practices in Lisan Peninsula

www.jordantimes.com/news/local/palestinian-archaeologist-peers-ancient-irrigation-practices-lisan-peninsula

 

July 8, 2020: German archaeologist seeks to trace origins of metallurgy in ancient Levant

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/german-archaeologist-seeks-trace-origins-metallurgy-ancient-levant

 

July 7, 2020: Strange 10,000-year-old Artifacts From Jordan Tied to Cult That Dug Up the Dead, Archaeologists Say

https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/.premium-10-000-year-old-artifacts-from-jordan-tied-to-cult-that-dug-up-the-dead-1.8973438
https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/a-neolithic-artistic-revolution-may-have-been-sparked-by-a-gruesome-death-ritual/
https://tntribune.com/spanish-archaeologists-dig-up-dozens-of-mysterious-tiny-human-figures/

https://www.livescience.com/grave-figurines-early-human-portrayal.html

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2248126-mysterious-stone-age-flint-artefacts-may-be-crude-sculptures-of-humans/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/10000-year-old-flint-objects-may-be-human-figurines-180975325/

 

July 6, 2020: Qui Salomè ha danzato e ha chiesto la testa di Giovanni Battista (FOTO)

https://it.aleteia.org/2020/07/06/qui-salome-ha-danzato-e-ha-chiesto-la-testa-di-giovanni-battista-foto/

 

June 22, 2020: US scholar explores trade links of early pastoralists in Levant

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/us-scholar-explores-trade-links-early-pastoralists-levant

 

June 21, 2020: Initiative seeks to revive glory of Jordan’s dolmens

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/initiative-seeks-revive-glory-jordans-dolmens

 

June 15, 2020: Museum showcases artifacts, handicrafts from Ghor Safi heritage

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/museum-showcases-artifacts-handicrafts-ghor-safi-heritage

 

June 14, 2020: In pictures: Ancient Petra a ghost town as pandemic hits Jordan tourism https://gulfnews.com/photos/news/in-pictures-ancient-petra-a-ghost-town-as-pandemic-hits-jordan-tourism-1.1592141063476

 

June 13, 2020: Jordan surveyor seeks to harness potential of digital imaging in archaeology field

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordan-surveyor-seeks-harness-potential-digital-imaging-archaeology-field

 

June 2020: Discover the epic path that crosses this Middle Eastern kingdom

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2020/06/discover-the-jordan-trail-an-epic-path-that-passes-through-petra/

 

May 21, 2020: Frederic Hetley at Petra in …. 1851

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2020/05/21/frederic-hetley-at-petra-in-1851/

 

May 10, 2020: Authorities to launch archaeological excavations near Petra’s Treasury http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/authorities-launch-archaeological-excavations-near-petras-treasury

 

April 11, 2020: ‘G. O’Brien’ with the Rev. John Wilson at Petra in March 1843 https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2020/04/11/g-obrien-with-the-rev-john-wilson-at-petra-in-march-1843/

 

April 9, 2020: Further Notes on John Smith, Esq. of Bombay and Companion of Rev. John Wilson at Petra in 1843

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2020/04/09/further-notes-on-john-smith-esq-of-bombay-and-companion-of-rev-john-wilson-at-petra-in-1843/

 

April 8, 2020: John Smith Esq of Bombay

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2020/04/08/john-smith-esq-of-bombay/

 

April 5, 2020: James Finn’s Diary and Some Previously Unknown Visitors to Petra in 1851 https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2020/04/05/james-finns-diary-and-some-previously-unknown-visitors-to-petra-in-1851/

 

March 14, 2020: Privatisation of land tipped balance of power in Mamluk times — scholar http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/privatisation-land-tipped-balance-power-mamluk-times-%E2%80%94-scholar

 

March 14, 2020: Travel Diaries of Rev. Thomas Bowles (1822 – 1899) https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2020/03/14/travel-diaries-of-rev-thomas-bowles-1822-1899/
 

March 11, 2020: Further Enlightenment on the Composition of the Finn Group ‘Over the Jordan’.

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2020/03/11/further-enlightenment-on-the-composition-of-the-finn-group-over-the-jordan/

 

March 11,2020 : Lecture offers peek into Nabataean presence on Dead Sea shores

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/lecture-offers-peek-nabataean-presence-dead-sea-shores

 

March 8, 2020: Museum of Jordanian Heritage preserves ancient cultural gems

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/museum-jordanian-heritage-preserves-ancient-cultural-gems

 

February 26, 2019: Jordan once home to one of the largest flying reptiles in history, ancient remains show

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordan-once-home-one-largest-flying-reptiles-history-ancient-remains-show

 

February 25, 2020: US scholar puts together pieces in attempt to rediscover ancient board games

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/us-scholar-puts-together-pieces-attempt-rediscover-ancient-board-games

 

February 19, 2020: Jordan’s ancient history ‘comes home’

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordans-ancient-history-%E2%80%98comes-home%E2%80%99

 

February 10, 2020: US-Import restrictions imposed on archaeological material from Jordan

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=0055fa21-5223-4cd9-b122-69ccdae7c6bf

 

January 30, 2020: Scholar recounts tales of female Roman elite’s pilgrimages across region

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-recounts-tales-female-roman-elites-pilgrimages-across-region

 

January 30, 2020: Learning the art of ancient irrigation the Nabatean way

https://www.greenprophet.com/2020/01/learning-the-art-of-ancient-irrigation-the-nabatean-way/

 

January 29, 2020: Veteran archaeologist Hammond’s role in unraveling Petra’s past remembered

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/veteran-archaeologist-hammonds-role-unraveling-petras-past-remembered

 

January 28, 2020: Department of Antiquities to inspect artefact discovered by Petra tourist

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/department-antiquities-inspect-artefact-discovered-petra-tourist

 

January 19, 2020: Excavations at ancient sanctuary in Jordan Valley offer glimpse into area’s religious past

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/excavations-ancient-sanctuary-jordan-valley-offer-glimpse-areas-religious-past

https://menafn.com/1099573430/Excavations-at-ancient-sanctuary-in-Jordan-Valley-offer-glimpse-into-areas-religious-past

 

January 18, 2020: Colossal Ammonite Statue Discovered in Amman

https://watchjerusalem.co.il/842-colossal-ammonite-statue-discovered-in-amman

 

January 11, 2020: World’s oldest chess piece to be returned to Jordan decades after excavation

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/worlds-oldest-chess-piece-be-returned-jordan-decades-after-excavation

 

January 6, 2020: Sela rock inscription captivates Spanish scholar

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/sela-rock-inscription-captivates-spanish-scholar

 

December 18, 2019: La alianza de un galerista español y una princesa jordana para devolver varios tesoros de Petra

https://www.elmundo.es/cultura/2019/12/18/5df907a721efa0892f8b45b9.html

 

December 14, 2019 : Crystal-Margaret Bennett: Pioneering archaeologist in region remembered

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/crystal-margaret-bennett-pioneering-archaeologist-region-remembered

https://menafn.com/1099423329/Crystal-Margaret-Bennett-Pioneering-archaeologist-in-region-remembered

 

December 12, 2019: Edomite Kings List: Is It Post-Mosaic?

https://www.thetorah.com/article/edomite-kings-list-is-it-post-mosaic

 

December 11, 2019: Frederic Hetley (France, 14 April 1821 – London, 13 March 1902) again

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2019/12/11/frederic-hetley-france-14-april-1821-london-13-march-1902-again/

 

November - December, 2019: Beyond Petra

https://www.archaeology.org/issues/360-1911/letter-from/8076-jordan-petra-hinterland

 

November 27, 2019: In Jordan’s desert, ancient rock art finds modern defenders

https://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2019/1127/In-Jordan-s-desert-ancient-rock-art-finds-modern-defenders

https://www.livescience.com/56943-photos-jordan-black-desert-rock-art.html

 

November 25, 2019: “Mr and Mrs Smith of England”: a tour to Petra and east of Jordan in 1865.

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2019/11/25/mr-and-mrs-smith-of-england-a-tour-to-petra-and-east-of-jordan-in-1865/

 

November 25, 2019: “Travellers of 1857 to Petra.”

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2019/11/25/travellers-of-1857-to-petra/

 

November 25, 2019: Ginsburg and Tristram in Moab, 1872

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2019/11/25/ginsburg-and-tristram-in-moab-1872/

 

November 24, 2019: Flora, fauna remains in Wadi Al Zarqa offer scholars insight into ancient settlement http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/flora-fauna-remains-wadi-al-zarqa-offer-scholars-insight-ancient-settlement

 

November 22, 2019: A carved rock found in Jordan may be the oldest known chess piece

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/carved-rock-found-jordan-may-be-oldest-known-chess-piece

https://www.archaeology.org/news/8205-191125-jordan-chess-piece

http://www.ancientpages.com/2019/11/26/worlds-oldest-chess-piece-discovered-at-humayma-in-jordan/

https://www.realclearscience.com/2019/11/24/rock_found_in_jordan_may_be_oldest_known_chess_piece_288428.html

https://www.foxnews.com/science/carved-rock-worlds-oldest-chess-piece

https://www.accessscience.com/content/a-carved-rock-found-in-jordan-may-be-the-oldest-known-chess-piece/SN1911221

https://www.accessscience.com/content/a-carved-rock-found-in-jordan-may-be-the-oldest-known-chess-piece/SN1911221

https://phys.org/news/2019-11-chess-piece-jordan-world-oldest.html
https://www.livescience.com/oldest-chess-piece-humayma-jordan.html
https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/.premium.MAGAZINE-world-s-oldest-surviving-chess-piece-unearthed-in-jordan-1.8201206
https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/carved-stone-could-be-the-oldest-chess-piece-ever-discovered/
https://www.sciencealert.com/this-small-chunk-of-rock-might-be-the-oldest-chess-piece-in-the-world

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/chess-piece-unearthed-jordan-may-be-worlds-oldest-180973675/

 

November 22, 2019: Frederic Hetley in 18**? 

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2019/11/22/frederic-hetley-at-petra-in-18/

 

November 9, 2019: The Finn Expedition ‘East of Jordan in May 1855 https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2019/11/09/the-finn-expedition-east-of-jordan-in-may-1855/

 

November 7, 2019: Italian scholar looks to north Jordan village for insights into ancient architecture http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/italian-scholar-looks-north-jordan-village-insights-ancient-architecture

 

November 5, 2019: GWU Professor Translates Ancient Inscriptions Discovered at the Site of Machaerus

https://www.newswise.com/articles/gwu-professor-translates-ancient-inscriptions-discovered-at-the-site-of-machaerus?sc=c52

 

November 1, 2019: Archaeologist highlights link between contemporary and Bronze-Age olive oil production

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/archaeologist-highlights-link-between-contemporary-and-bronze-age-olive-oil-production

 

October 31, 2019: Scholar follows trail of Kingdom’s scattered ancient figurines

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-follows-trail-kingdoms-scattered-ancient-figurines

 

October 28, 2019: The Nabonidus Inscription at Sela

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/the-nabonidus-inscription-at-sela/?mqsc=E4097325&dk=ZE96O2ZF0&utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=BHDDaily%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=ZE96O2ZF0

 

October 27, 2019: ‘House with the Loom’ offers snapshot of daily Iron Age life — German scholar

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/%E2%80%98house-loom%E2%80%99-offers-snapshot-daily-iron-age-life-%E2%80%94-german-scholar

 

October 26, 2019: British scholar takes aerial glance at Jordan’s past http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/british-scholar-takes-aerial-glance-jordans-past

 

October 24, 2019: Scholar explores ancient city-state at crossroads of caravan trade http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-explores-ancient-city-state-crossroads-caravan-trade

https://menafn.com/1099185018/Scholar-explores-ancient-city-state-at-crossroads-of-caravan-trade

 

October 24, 2019: Digging into archaeological research through digital storytelling

https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-storymaps/sharing-collaboration/digging-into-archaeological-research-through-digital-storytelling/

 

October 19, 2019: A Chance Discovery Changes Everything We Know About Biblical Israel

https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/.premium.MAGAZINE-a-chance-discovery-changes-everything-we-know-about-biblical-israel-1.8003920

https://www.facebook.com/Prof.IsraelFinkelstein/posts/1164550793744423

https://www.facebook.com/CentralTimnaValleyProjectCtv/photos/a.556088144470646/2542689592477148

https://watchjerusalem.co.il/782-archaeology-confirms-biblical-account-of-edomite-statehood

 

October 19, 2019: Jerash sculptures point towards early Arab, Greco-Roman contact — German scholar

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jerash-sculptures-point-towards-early-arab-greco-roman-contact-%E2%80%94-german-scholar

 

October 17, 2019: Viewing the Promised Land, Moses Looks Even at the Transjordan

https://www.thetorah.com/article/viewing-the-promised-land-moses-looks-even-at-the-transjordan

 

October 16, 2019: Workshop held on preservation of archaeological artefacts

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/workshop-held-preservation-archaeological-artefacts

 

October 16, 2019: Scholar examines ancient irrigation technologies of Black Desert sites http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-examines-ancient-irrigation-technologies-black-desert-sites

 

October 14, 2019: Sahab holds archaeological treasures — Jordanian scholar http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/sahab-holds-archaeological-treasures-%E2%80%94-jordanian-scholar

https://menafn.com/1099126017/Sahab-holds-archaeological-treasuresJordanian-scholar

 

October 12, 2019: Australian scholar traces foundation of Jerash walls

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/australian-scholar-traces-foundation-jerash-walls

 

October 10, 2019: Archaeologist finds new meaning for ancient word

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/archaeologist-finds-new-meaning-ancient-word

 

October 10, 2019: Archaeology, Camels and Cars: from the Dead Sea to Petra

https://coolhunting.com/travel/archaeology-camels-and-cars-from-the-dead-sea-to-petra/

 

October 6, 2019: Italian scholar calls for deeper digs into Karak Castle’s past

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/italian-scholar-calls-deeper-digs-karak-castles-past

 

October 4, 2019: From the Southern Jordan Valley Plains to the Transjordanian Plateau: Current Archaeological Fieldwork in the Wadi Shuʿaib, Jordan http://www.asor.org/anetoday/2019/10/Archaeological-Fieldwork-in-the-Wadi-Shuaib-Jordan  

 

October 4, 2019: New Survey Will Identify Nabataean Sites in Saudi Arabia

https://www.archaeology.org/news/8053-191004-nabataean-saudi-arabia

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49424036

 

October 2, 2019: Lecture held on mapping progress of Black Desert

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/lecture-held-mapping-progress-black-desert

 

September 29, 2019: Jordan’s ‘only’ Early Islamic copper smelting site located south of Dead Sea — scholar

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordans-%E2%80%98only%E2%80%99-early-islamic-copper-smelting-site-located-south-dead-sea-%E2%80%94-scholar

 

September 28, 2019: Swiss scholar studies ancient map to navigate Petra’s past

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/swiss-scholar-studies-ancient-map-navigate-petras-past

 

September 25, 2019: Italian scholar studies impact of crusaders on Petra monastery http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/italian-scholar-studies-impact-crusaders-petra-monastery

https://menafn.com/1099047366/Italian-scholar-studies-impact-of-crusaders-on-Petra-monastery

 

September 24, 2019: Young Jordanian seeks to showcase Kingdom’s archaeological treasures with aid of technology

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/young-jordanian-seeks-showcase-kingdoms-archaeological-treasures-aid-technology

 

September 22, 2019: Scholars study settlement in Jerash in Middle Islamic period http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholars-study-settlement-jerash-middle-islamic-period

https://menafn.com/1099037728/Scholars-study-settlement-in-Jerash-in-Mile-Islamic-period

 

September 19, 2019: ‘World’s only’ Aramaic gravestones found in northern Jordan — French scholar

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/%E2%80%98worlds-only%E2%80%99-aramaic-gravestones-found-northern-jordan-%E2%80%94-french-scholar

 

September 18, 2019: Rome brought pomp and prosperity to this ancient outpost in Jordan - Jerash

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/archaeology-and-history/magazine/2019/09-10/jerash-ancient-city-of-jordan/

 

September 18, 2019: Bible-era nomadic Edomite tribesmen were actually hi-tech copper mavens

https://www.timesofisrael.com/bible-era-nomadic-edomite-tribesmen-were-actually-hi-tech-copper-mavens/

https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/Israeli-researchers-identify-biblical-kingdom-of-Edom-602158

https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/.premium.MAGAZINE-archaeology-confirms-book-of-genesis-on-israel-s-arch-nemesis-the-edomites-1.7855111

https://www.aftau.org/news-page-archaeology?storyid4677=2482&ncs4677=3
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https://www.livescience.com/edomites-went-through-technological-leap.html
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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/archaeologists-claim-copper-slag-heaps-prove-existence-of-edom-lpjzjdxff
https://mosaicmagazine.com/picks/history-ideas/2019/09/new-findings-support-the-biblical-account-of-the-edomite-kingdom/

https://sputniknews.com/science/201909211076859082-scientists-assume-technologically-advanced-biblical-nation-lived-in-holy-land-3000-years-ago/

 

September 18, 2019: Scholar focuses on pottery to get insight into ancient diet

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-focuses-pottery-get-insight-ancient-diet

 

September 17, 2019: Scholar peruses Petra’s past during crusades http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-peruses-petras-past-during-crusades

 

September 15, 2019: Treasure hunting takes toll on Eastern Badia archaeological site — Dutch scholar http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/treasure-hunting-takes-toll-eastern-badia-archaeological-site-%E2%80%94-dutch-scholar

https://menafn.com/1099012834/Treasure-hunting-takes-toll-on-Eastern-Badia-archaeological-siteDutch-scholar
 

September 15, 2019: Godfrey Thring and the Finn Tour ‘East of Jordan’ in May 1855 https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2019/09/15/godfrey-thring-and-the-finn-tour-east-of-jordan-in-may-1855/

 

September 15, 2019: Wadi Quseiba excavations offer clues to Yarmoukian lifestyle http://jordantimes.com/news/local/wadi-quseiba-excavations-offer-clues-yarmoukian-lifestyle

 

September 12, 2019: Italian architect seeks to unravel ‘mystery’ of Qasr Amra http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/italian-architect-seeks-unravel-%E2%80%98mystery%E2%80%99-qasr-amra

 

September 11, 2019: Scholar embarks on study of climate change impact in ancient times

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-embarks-study-climate-change-impact-ancient-times

 

September 11, 2019: The Kingdom of Copper

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b441a28ea5844d7bafbd47d3471166c9

 

September 10, 2019: ‘Great Jerash Baths bear marks of human destruction’

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/%E2%80%98great-jerash-baths-bear-marks-human-destruction%E2%80%99

 

September 9, 2019: Advanced Imaging Sheds Light on Ancient Inscriptions (Machaerus Ostraca)

https://gwtoday.gwu.edu/advanced-imaging-sheds-light-ancient-inscriptions

https://phys.org/news/2019-10-advanced-imaging-reveals-ancient-inscriptions.html
https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Post-it-notes-of-antiquity-might-reveal-names-of-Ancient-Judean-soldiers-603691
https://www.newsweek.com/2000-year-old-hidden-inscriptions-middle-eastern-pottery-may-shine-light-jewish-revolt-against-1462678

https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2019/09/advanced-imaging-reveals-ancient.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheArchaeologyNewsNetwork+(The+Archaeology+News+Network)#S4EG0hlPwyir6zYk.97

 

September 9, 2019: Numeira in southern Jordan offers glimpse into ancient agricultural town

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/numeira-southern-jordan-offers-glimpse-ancient-agricultural-town

 

September 7, 2019: Inscriptions offer clues to Nabataeans’ social, political relations

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/inscriptions-offer-clues-nabataeans%E2%80%99-social-political-relations

 

September 5, 2019: Mamluk sultans sent sons to Karak Castle to ‘toughen them up’ — US scholar

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/mamluk-sultans-sent-sons-karak-castle-%E2%80%98toughen-them-%E2%80%99-%E2%80%94-us-scholar

 

September 4, 2019: German archaeologist seeks to fathom Nabataean pantheon

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/german-archaeologist-seeks-fathom-nabataean-pantheon

 

September 3, 2019: Italian scholar explores ancient herding, hunting practices http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/italian-scholar-explores-ancient-herding-hunting-practices

https://menafn.com/1098960451/Italian-scholar-explores-ancient-herding-hunting-practices

 

September 2, 2019: Excavations put spotlight on ancient human settlements in Azraq

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/excavations-put-spotlight-ancient-human-settlements-azraq

 

August 29, 2019: Remnants of ancient bread give clues to Natufian diet

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/remnants-ancient-bread-give-clues-natufian-diet

 

August 28, 2019: Scholar refutes tentative identification of Khirbet Jazzir with biblical site http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-refutes-tentative-identification-khirbet-jazzir-biblical-site

 

August 28, 2019: Clues to early social structures may be found in ancient extraordinary graves

https://phys.org/news/2019-08-clues-early-social-ancient-extraordinary.html
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-08/p-cte082119.php
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190828143053.htm

 

August 27, 2019: Researchers seek to decipher ancient Moabite inscriptions

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/researchers-seek-decipher-ancient-moabite-inscriptions

https://www.timesofisrael.com/newly-deciphered-moabite-inscription-may-be-first-use-of-written-word-hebrews

 

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/inscribed-moabite-altar-mentions-biblical-rebellion/

 

August 25, 2019: Jordanian scholar delves into time measurement in ancient agrarian societies

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/jordanian-scholar-delves-time-measurement-ancient-agrarian-societies

 

August 24, 2019: Experts take cue from Nabataeans on flood control system in Petra

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/experts-take-cue-nabataeans-flood-control-system-petra

 

August 22, 2019: Biblical War Revealed on 2,800-Year-Old Stone Altar

https://www.livescience.com/alter-tells-story-of-biblical-war.html

 

August 21, 2019: Photo collection spanning over four decades offers rare glimpse into archaelogical sites

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/photo-collection-spanning-over-four-decades-offers-rare-glimpse-archaelogical-sites

https://photoarchive.acorjordan.org/nancy-lapp/

 

August 20, 2019: Mudayna excavations point to Moab’s ‘complex’ regional relations http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/mudayna-excavations-point-moabs-%E2%80%98complex%E2%80%99-regional-relations

 

August 19, 2019: Project digs into ancient agricultural practices in Umm Al Rassas

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/project-digs-ancient-agricultural-practices-umm-al-rassas

 

August 17, 2019: History merges with sustainable development at Faynan Museum http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/history-merges-sustainable-development-faynan-museum

 

August 15, 2019: Iron Age temple ruins near Madaba shed light on ancient cult practices

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/iron-age-temple-ruins-near-madaba-shed-light-ancient-cult-practices

 

August 14, 2019: Canadian researcher tracks ‘dominance, harmony’ in ancient garrison town

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/canadian-researcher-tracks-%E2%80%98dominance-harmony%E2%80%99-ancient-garrison-town

https://menafn.com/1098885422/Canadian-researcher-tracks-dominance-harmony-in-ancient-garrison-town

 

August 8, 2019: Jordanian, Syrian youth join hands to preserve cultural heritage http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordanian-syrian-youth-join-hands-preserve-cultural-heritage

 

August 8, 2019: German research continues in ancient city of Gadara

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/german-research-continues-ancient-city-gadara

 

August 1, 2019: Interview to R. Da Riva

https://iaassyriology.com/in-the-spotlight-rocio-da-riva-and-the-neo-babylonian-rock-inscriptions/

 

July 28, 2019: Ajloun Castle named Islamic World Heritage site http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/ajloun-castle-named-islamic-world-heritage-site

 

July 27, 2019: Scholar delves into intricacies of early Islamic architecture near Karak http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-delves-intricacies-early-islamic-architecture-near-karak

 

July 23, 2019: Ancient Nabataeans were using Roman technology a century before occupation — archaeologist

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/ancient-nabataeans-were-using-roman-technology-century-occupation-%E2%80%94-archaeologist

 

July 21, 2019: Researcher says Byzantine-era artisans ‘less skilful’ than predecessors

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/researcher-says-byzantine-era-artisans-%E2%80%98less-skilful%E2%80%99-predecessors

 

July 12, 2019: Conference sheds light on 10 years of excavations at Petra Church, Temple of Winged Lions

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/conference-sheds-light-10-years-excavations-petra-church-temple-winged-lions

 

July 1, 2019: Digital archive aims to preserve Jordan’s past for future generations

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/digital-archive-aims-preserve-jordans-past-future-generations

 

June 26, 2019: How ‘pre-conceived notions’ are hindering access to heritage http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/how-%E2%80%98pre-conceived-notions%E2%80%99-are-hindering-access-heritage

https://menafn.com/1098691820/Jordan-How-preconceived-notions-are-hindering-access-to-heritage

 

June 24, 2019: Treasures from site of John the Baptist’s martyrdom brought to new light through MSU’s Cobb Institute of Archaeology

https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2019/06/treasures-site-john-baptist-s-martyrdom-brought-new-light-through-msu-s/

https://www.newswise.com//articles/treasures-from-site-of-john-the-baptist-s-martyrdom-brought-to-new-light-through-mississippi-state-s-cobb-institute-of-archaeology

 

June 20, 2019: Wadi Hammeh, one of the largest repertoires of Natufian art — archaeologist http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/wadi-hammeh-one-largest-repertoires%C2%A0-natufian-art-%E2%80%94-archaeologist

 

June 16, 2019: New Tell Deir Alla excavations suggest previously unknown urbanisation http://jordantimes.com/news/local/new-tell-deir-alla-excavations-suggest-previously-unknown-urbanisation

 

June 14, 2019: Pella excavations unearth trove of ‘exceptional’ artefacts http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/pella-excavations-unearth-trove-%E2%80%98exceptional%E2%80%99-artefacts

 

June 4, 2019: US expert sheds light on collapse and resilience of Levant communities http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/us-expert-sheds-light-collapse-and-resilience-levant-communities

 

June 2, 2019: German-Danish team unearth building in Jerash destroyed by earthquake in 749AD

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/german-danish-team-unearth-building-jerash-destroyed-earthquake-749ad

 

May 27, 2019: Old culture, architecture of Karak’s Bathan village to be restored in renovation project

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/old-culture-architecture-karaks-bathan-village-be-restored-renovation-project

 

May 22, 2019: Khirbet es-Sar

http://scienceinpoland.pap.pl/en/news/news%2C77154%2Cjordan-archaeologists-study-changing-history-ancient-temple-complex.html

https://www.archaeology.org/news/7687-190530-jordan-khirbat-es-sar

 

May 20, 2019: Oxford researcher explores social changes in early Islamic era http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/oxford-researcher-explores-social-changes-early-islamic-era

 

May 13, 2019: New Petra Museum opportunity for tourists to read, feel and experience ancient city

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/new-petra-museum-opportunity-tourists-read-feel-and-experience-ancient-city

 

May 8, 2019: Several Projects in Jerash to preserve heritage, employ locals http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/several-projects-jerash-preserve-heritage-employ-locals

 

May 8, 2019: Iron Age Ammonite statue says a lot about religion, influence by Egyptians, Assyrians

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/iron-age-ammonite-statue-says-lot-about-religion-influence-egyptians-assyrians

 

May 6, 2019: Scholars investigate whole quarter of the ancient city Petra as part of North-Eastern Petra Project

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholars-investigate-whole-quarter-ancient-city-petra-part-north-eastern-petra-project

 

May 2, 2019: Mesha Stele inscription may have major consequences for biblical history https://www.heritagedaily.com/2019/05/mesha-stele-inscription-may-have-major-consequences-for-biblical-history/123600 https://www.livescience.com/65381-mesha-stele-biblical-king.html

https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1121956/bible-ancient-stone-tablet-mesha-stele-old-testament-king-balak-real

https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/.premium-the-biblical-king-balak-was-a-historical-figure-reinterpretation-of-mesha-stele-sug-1.7188438

https://phys.org/news/2019-05-mesha-stele-far-reaching-consequences-biblical.html

https://www.newsweek.com/bible-king-mesha-stele-moabite-stone-moab-jordan-history-archaeology-1411453

https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/bjwp5i/new_reading_of_mesha_stele_could_have_farreaching/

https://www.care2.com/news/member/101244593/4146349

https://www.labrujulaverde.com/2019/05/el-rey-balac-mencionado-en-la-biblia-puede-haber-sido-una-figura-historica-segun-una-nueva-lectura-de-la-estela-de-mesha

https://www.aftau.org/news-page-archaeology?=&storyid4677=2451&ncs4677=3&erid=7886027

https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-tech-study-of-ancient-stone-keeps-davidic-dynasty-in-disputed-inscription/

https://www.theepochtimes.com/3000-year-old-tablet-suggests-biblical-king-could-have-existed_2903667.html

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-05/afot-nro050219.php

https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/ancient-stone-tablet-suggests-biblical-king-was-a-real-historical-figure/

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03344355.2019.1586378

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/inscriptions/biblical-king-balak-mesha-stele/?mqsc=E4051878&utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=BHDDaily%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=ZE9A5FZ40

Full coverage: https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqOQgKIjNDQklTSURvSmMzUnZjbmt0TXpZd1NoTUtFUWpxOTZUd2pZQU1FUU04VkN4a0lOOGZLQUFQAQ?hl=it&gl=IT&ceid=IT:it

 

April 30, 2019: Petra region still holds ‘completely untapped potential’ — archaeologist http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/petra-region-still-holds-%E2%80%98completely-untapped-potential%E2%80%99-%E2%80%94-archaeologist

 

April 25, 2019: New Endowment Aims to Support Community Archaeology in Jordan

https://www.adventistreview.org/church-news/story13610-new-endowment-aims-to-support-community-archaeology-in-jordan

https://lasierra.edu/article/geraty-endowment-aims-to-support-community-archaeology-in-jordan/

 

April 24, 2019: ‘Tell Al Hammam offers clues to blank page in region’s history’

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/%E2%80%98tell-al-hammam-offers-clues-blank-page-regions-history%E2%80%99

 

April 15, 2019: Researchers explore development of Hajj pilgrimage routes in Jordan http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/researchers-explore-development-hajj-pilgrimage-routes-jordan

 

April 10, 2019: U-2 Spy Plane Images Reveal Ancient Archaeological Sites in the Middle East

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/u-2-spy-plane-images-reveal-ancient-archaeological-sites-middle-east-180971934/

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-04/uop-dus040819.php

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190408161617.htm

https://phys.org/news/2019-04-declassified-u2-spy-plane-images.html

https://www.newsweek.com/mystery-8000-year-old-abandoned-structure-discovered-declassified-images-cold-1390064

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/04/declassified-u-2-spy-plane-photos-are-boon-aerial-archaeology

https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/04/declassified-photos-from-u2-planes-are-helping-archaeologists-unlock-the-past/

http://www.archaeology.org/news/7533-190409-middle-east-u-2-images

 

March 23, 2019: ‘Ancient Levant practice of modifying skulls increased with rise in temperatures’

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/%E2%80%98ancient-levant-practice-modifying-skulls-increased-rise-temperatures%E2%80%99

 

March 16, 2019: Ottoman-era mosque containing hieroglyphic inscriptions damaged after recent rainfall http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/ottoman-era-mosque-containing-hieroglyphic-inscriptions%C2%A0damaged-after-recent-rainfall

 

March 14, 2019: Lost biblical fortress of Machaerus restored after 50 years of excavations

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/lost-biblical-fortress-machaerus-restored-after-50-years-excavations

https://menafn.com/1098263745/Jordan-Lost-biblical-fortress-of-Machaerus-restored-after-50-years-of-excavations

 

March 10, 2019: ‘Eastern Desert tombs reflect successful culture adapted to harsh environment’

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/%E2%80%98eastern-desert-tombs-reflect-successful-culture-adapted-harsh-environment%E2%80%99

 

March 7, 2019: Ancient Nabataeans built dams, terraces to mitigate flooding in Petra — Jordanian researcher

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/ancient-nabataeans-built-dams-terraces-mitigate-flooding-petra-%E2%80%94-jordanian-researcher

 

March 3, 2019: UJ museum aims to preserve Jordan’s cultural heritage

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/uj-museum-aims-preserve-jordans-cultural-heritage

 

February 23, 2019: Murayghat dolmen site near Madaba may have had ritualistic purpose - scholar

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/murayghat-dolmen-site-near-madaba-may-have-had-ritualistic-purpose-%E2%80%94-scholar

 

February 22, 2019: Iraq al-Amir

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/iraq-al-amir

 

February 16, 2019: Archaeologist urges research into old photo archives as ‘key tool’

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/archaeologist-urges-research-old-photo-archives-%E2%80%98key-tool%E2%80%99

https://www.albawaba.com/editorchoice/rome-digger-retraces-italian-archaeological-work-jordan-1253338

 

February 14, 2019: Archaeologists Culminate Celebrations of 50-Year Jordan Project

https://www.adventistreview.org/church-news/story13406-archaeologists-culminate-celebrations-of-50-year-jordan-project

 

February 13, 2019: Scholar tries to tackle first challenge posed by Neolithic sites http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-tries-tackle-first-challenge-posed-neolithic-sites

 

February 7, 2019: ‘Many theories but few answers’ surround glass disk found in Shobak — scholar

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/%E2%80%98many-theories-few-answers%E2%80%99-surround-glass-disk-found-shobak-%E2%80%94-scholar

 

February 7, 2019: Roman Theater of Amman

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/roman-amphitheater

 

February 5, 2019: Jordan Seeks U.S. Import Restrictions to Protect Archaeological Heritage

https://culturalheritagelawyer.blogspot.com/2019/02/jordan-import-restrictions-cultural-heritage.html

 

February 4, 2019: Wadis connecting Jordan Valley, Transjordanian Highlands heavily used for thousands of years — archaeologist

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/wadis-connecting-jordan-valley-transjordanian-highlands-heavily-used-thousands-years-%E2%80%94

https://menafn.com/1098072568/Wadis-connecting-Jordan-Valley-Transjordanian-Highlands-heavily-used-for-thousands-of-yearsarchaeologist

 

January 31, 2019: Early Bronze Age inhabitants faced challenges world still grapples with today — anthropologist

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/early-bronze-age-inhabitants-faced-challenges-world-still-grapples-today-%E2%80%94-anthropologist

 

January 29, 2019: Nabataean culture lived on long after kingdom’s disappearance — scholar

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/nabataean-culture-lived-long-after-kingdoms-disappearance-%E2%80%94-scholar

 

January 27, 2019: Petra’s rarely-excavated tombs still hold answers to area’s ancient burial practices — researchers

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/petras-rarely-excavated-tombs-still-hold-answers-areas-ancient-burial-practices-%E2%80%94

 

January 22, 2019: Key to restoring ancient artefacts is remembering everything is ‘temporary’ — conservator http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/key-restoring-ancient-artefacts-remembering-everything-%E2%80%98temporary%E2%80%99-%E2%80%94-conservator  

 

January 22, 2019: Prince Hassan calls for regional institution to preserve heritage at Italy conference

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/prince-hassan-calls-regional-institution-preserve-heritage-italy-conference  

 

January 21, 2019: Toy camels found in Jerash tomb ‘lack parallels’ in Jordan — archaeologist http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/toy-camels-found-jerash-tomb-%E2%80%98lack-parallels%E2%80%99-jordan-%E2%80%94-archaeologist

 

January 21, 2019: Florence hosting conference on Jordanian history http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/nations/jordan/2019/01/21/florence-hosting-conference-on-jordanian-history_31608421-d560-46ed-a4d3-f137198b887d.html

 

January 17, 2019: Levant’s transition to Islamic rule was gradual for majority of population http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/%E2%80%98levants-transition-islamic-rule-was-gradual-majority-population%E2%80%99

 

January 17, 2019: Prehistoric People Hunted With Dogs in Jordan, Archaeologists Conclude From Hare Explosion

https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/.premium-prehistoric-people-hunted-with-dogs-in-jordan-archaeologists-conclude-1.6848935 http://www.ansa.it/canale_scienza_tecnica/notizie/ragazzi/news/2019/01/16/i-cani-da-caccia-esistevano-gia-11.500-anni-fa-nel-neolitico-_d0f31ccb-11d8-4cdb-83d1-28c5bd056b1c.html https://www.archaeology.org/news/7308-190117-jordan-dogs-hunting https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/humans-and-dogs-may-have-hunted-together-prehistoric-jordan-180971291/

https://phys.org/news/2019-01-year-old-animal-bones-jordan-early.html

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-01/uoc--1ab011519.php

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/dogs-may-have-helped-ancient-middle-easterners-hunt-small-game

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190115132904.htm

http://cphpost.dk/news/dogs-mans-best-friend-since-the-stone-age.html

https://popular-archaeology.com/article/11500-year-old-animal-bones-in-jordan-suggest-early-dogs-helped-humans-hunt/

January 15, 2019: ‘Jordan’s monuments threatened by population growth, theft’

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/%E2%80%98jordans-monuments-threatened-population-growth-theft%E2%80%99

 

January 13, 2019: Archaeologist find clues for “important” Ayyubid settlement

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/archaeologists-find-clues-%E2%80%98important%E2%80%99-ayyubid-settlement

https://www.archaeology.org/news/7301-190114-jordan-ayyubid-site

https://www.albawaba.com/editorchoice/jordan-has-ayyubid-copper-production-site-dating-12-century-us-archaeologist-1238412

 

January 13, 2019: Researchers dig through layers of time in Eastern Badia

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/researchers-dig-through-layers-time-eastern-badia

 

January 11, 2019: In Jordan, Antiquities Sites Enlist Nearby Communities as Partners

https://www.al-fanarmedia.org/2019/01/in-jordan-antiquities-sites-enlist-nearby-communities-as-partners/

 

January 10, 2019: Scholar believes he has answer to Jordan Valley dolmens’ exclusivity

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-believes-he-has-answer-jordan-valley-dolmens%E2%80%99-exclusivity

 

January 8, 2019: Population boom points to Nabataean cultivation of inhospitable southern Jordan

https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2019/01/population-boom-points-to-nabataean.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheArchaeologyNewsNetwork+(The+Archaeology+News+Network)&m=1#WrHdLXETu6Sp7Lgf.97

 

January 5, 2019: Machaerus: Beyond the Beheading of John the Baptist https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-sites/machaerus-beyond-the-beheading-of-john-the-baptist/

 

January 5, 2019: Population boom points to Nabataean cultivation of ‘inhospitable’ southern Jordan

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/population-boom-points-nabataean-cultivation-%E2%80%98inhospitable%E2%80%99-southern-jordan

 

January 3, 2019: Archeological discovery yields clues to how our ancestors may have adapted to their environment (Azraq Basin)

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-01/buso-ady010319.php

https://phys.org/news/2019-01-archeological-discovery-yields-clues-ancestors.html

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190103110620.htm

 

January 3, 2019: German research team incorporates local community in preservation

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/german-research-team-incorporates-local-community-preservation

 

January 2, 2019: Arqueología y escalada extrema para estudiar un yacimiento (Nabonidus relief at Sel’a)

https://elpais.com/ccaa/2019/01/01/catalunya/1546374933_558472.html

 

January 2, 2019: Archaeologists explore history of mysterious mountain stronghold ‘Sela’ southwest of Jordan

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/archaeologists-explore-history-mysterious-mountain-stronghold-%E2%80%98sela%E2%80%99-southwest-jordan

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/ancient-shards-0011283

https://www.albawaba.com/editorchoice/jordan-diggers-explore-sela-civilization-1233716

 

December 27, 2018: Ancient lead sarcophagus unveiled to public in Jerash

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/ancient-lead-sarcophagus-unveiled-public-jerash  

 

December 18, 2018: Umm Qais aqueduct opens as preservation project concludes http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/umm-qais-aqueduct-opens-preservation-project-concludes

https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2018/12/roman-aqueduct-rehabilitation-project.html#4RjVBepkzfVtVi7L.97

 

December 18, 2018: Extinct Paleolithic marshes near Azraq offer scientists clues to Jordan’s ancient history

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/extinct-paleolithic-marshes-near-azraq-offer-scientists-clues-jordans-ancient-history

 

December 16, 2018: Detailed history of Karak Castle discoverable by analysing architecture — archaeologist

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/detailed-history-karak-castle-discoverable-analysing-architecture-%E2%80%94-archaeologist  

 

December 10, 2018 : Jordan signs charter to protect Byzantine heritage

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordan-signs-charter-protect-byzantine-heritage

 

December 10, 2018: SCHEP finalises draft bid to include Um Al Jimal on World Heritage list

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/schep-finalises-draft-bid-include-um%C2%A0al-jimal-world-heritage-list

 

December 7, 2018: UJ professor highlights Khirbet Yajuz discoveries http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/uj-professor-highlights-khirbet-yajuz-discoveries 

 

December 5, 2018: Italian excavation of ‘extraordinary’ Jaya Palace concludes season http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/italian-excavation-%E2%80%98extraordinary%E2%80%99-jaya-palace-concludes-season

 

December 4, 2018: Artefact restoration centre expected to help ‘place Jerash on map’

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/artefact-restoration-centre-expected-help-%E2%80%98place-jerash-map%E2%80%99

 

November 29, 2018: Farmer accidentally unearths ‘unique’ medieval building in Shobak while ploughing farmland

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/farmer-accidentally-unearths-%E2%80%98unique%E2%80%99-medieval-building-shobak-while-ploughing-farmland

 

November 22, 2018: Archaeology for the Jordanian Community Via Swiss Help

https://www.albawaba.com/editorchoice/archaeology-jordanian-community-swiss-help-1216768

 

November 21, 2018: Local NGO builds programme to train Jordanians in archaeology

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/local-ngo-builds-programme-train-jordanians-archaeology

 

November 20, 2018: An exploding meteor may have wiped out ancient Dead Sea communities

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/exploding-meteor-may-have-wiped-out-ancient-dead-sea-communities

https://www.timesofisrael.com/evidence-of-sodom-meteor-blast-cause-of-biblical-destruction-say-scientists/

https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1048943/Sodom-and-Gomorrah-asteroid-impact-book-of-genesis-bible-archaeology

https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/archaeology/how-an-asteroid-destroyed-sodom/news-story/7034528b5e51ee8cbd706acd2afab9e2

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/sodom-meteor-0011030

 

https://www.newsweek.com/biblical-city-sodom-was-blasted-smithereens-massive-asteroid-explosion-1227339

https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/metsoc2017/pdf/6001.pdf

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286450259

 

 

November 17, 2018: Polish archaeologists unveil large Neolithic settlement in southern Jordan http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/polish-archaeologists-unveil-large-neolithic-settlement-southern-jordan  

 

November 17, 2018: Scholar explores urbanisation, formation of Arab communities in ancient times http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-explores-urbanisation-formation-arab-communities-ancient-times

 

November 8, 2018: Ghor Safi’s ancient sugar production brought to life by Greek scholar http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/ghor-safis-ancient-sugar-production-brought-life-greek-scholar

 

November 8, 2018: Geophysicist turns cave discovery into restaurant in Madaba

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/geophysicist-turns-cave-discovery-restaurant-madaba

 

November 4, 2018: Scholar explores Jordan’s use of planes, trains, cars during Great Arab Revolt

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-explores-jordans-use-planes-trains-cars-during-great-arab-revolt

 

November 1, 2018: Unearthed Graeco-Roman statues unveiled in Jerash

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/unearthed-graeco-roman-statues-unveiled-jerash

https://www.albawaba.com/editorchoice/french-diggers-excavate-aphrodite-zeus-sculptures-jerash-1207702

 

October 24, 2018: Rehabilitated downtown Nymphaeum Archaeological Park opens to public

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/rehabilitated-downtown-nymphaeum-archaeological-park-opens-public

 

October 24, 2018: Programme aims to map endangered cultural sites through online database

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/programme-aims-map-endangered-cultural-sites-through-online-database

 

October 17, 2018: Petra Papyri brought back to full glory after quarter a century http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/petra-papyri-brought-back-full-glory-after-quarter-century

 

October 15, 2018: ‘Human settlement in Jordan endured woes of history’ ­— expert http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/%E2%80%98human-settlement-jordan-endured-woes-history%E2%80%99-%C2%AD%E2%80%94-expert

 

October 13, 2018: Shobak Castle's commercial role in mediaeval time uncovered http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/shobak-castles-commercial-role-mediaeval-time-uncovered    

 

October 13, 2018: Archaeologists unearth historic lime floor in Zarqa http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/archaeologists-unearth-historic-lime-floor-zarqa

 

October 9, 2018: Italian scholar highlights 'musealisation' efforts of Wadi Rum discoveries http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/italian-scholar-highlights-musealisation-efforts-wadi-rum-discoveries

 

October 9, 2018: Abu-Ghazaleh Patronizes the Launch of Madaba Regional Archaeological Museum Project

https://www.albawaba.com/business/pr/abu-ghazaleh-patronizes-launch-madaba-regional-archaeological-museum-project-1197330

 

October 9, 2018: Polish archaeologists discover Neolithic settlement in Jordan https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/polish-archaeologists-discover-neolithic-settlement-in-jordan-2602

https://www.archaeology.org/news/7030-181012-jordan-neolithic-settlement

http://scienceinpoland.pap.pl/en/news/news%2C31354%2Carchaeologists-krakow-discovered-neolithic-settlement-jordan.html

 

October 7, 2018: Project aims to build database of Jordan’s archaeological objects

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/project-aims-build-database-jordans-archaeological-objects

https://menafn.com/1097536950/Project-aims-to-build-database-of-Jordans-archaeological-objects

 

October 3, 2018: Petra Museum to open early 2019

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/petra-museum-open-early-2019

 

October 3, 2018: Several ‘priceless’ sculptures unearthed in Jerash including ones for Zeus and Aphrodite

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/several-%E2%80%98priceless%E2%80%99-sculptures-unearthed-jerash-including-ones-zeus-and-aphrodite

http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/nations/jordan/2018/10/04/archaeology-rare-roman-sculptures-discovered-in-jerash_1b2e14b1-5af7-43ce-afbe-3c18e470e034.html

https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/#cEYJSXZAEXJoC0YJ.97

https://www.albawaba.com/editorchoice/greek-gem-goddess-love-aphrodite-discovered-jerash-1195268

https://www.archaeology.org/news/7012-181004-jerash-roman-sculptures

 

September 29, 2018: Umayyad chicken bones from Dharih

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2018/09/29/archaeologists-suggest-ancient-chicken-with-broken-leg-was-a-good-egg-provider/#3b60bc4346f5

 

September 26, 2018: Madaba archaeological museum to be active, living centre for promotion of education

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/madaba-archaeological-museum-be-active-living-centre-promotion-education

 

September 23, 2018: Jerash a ‘significant urban community of the Early Islamic period’ — archaeologist

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jerash-%E2%80%98significant-urban-community-early-islamic-period%E2%80%99-%E2%80%94-archaeologist

 

September 21, 2018: An Iconographic Treasure Unearthed in Jordan

https://news.cnrs.fr/articles/an-iconographic-treasure-unearthed-in-jordan https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/MAGAZINE-archaeologists-find-ancient-comics-decorating-roman-tomb-in-jordan-1.6494732

https://www.livescience.com/63705-ancient-roman-comics.html

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-comics-line-roman-era-tomb-jordan-180970400/

http://www.archaeology.org/news/7000-180928-jordan-capitolias-murals

https://mediterraneoantico.it/articoli/rinvenuta-in-giordania-una-tomba-romana-con-splendidi-affreschi/

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-near-eastern-world/aramaic-comics-roman-tomb-beit-ras-jordan/

https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/archaeologists-surprised-to-find-comic-book-style-murals-in-ancient-grecoroman-tomb/

https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/10/ancient-comic-strip-depicts-the-founding-of-a-roman-city/

 

September 21, 2018: Memorial ceremony to honour archaeologist that worked extensively in Jordan held at ACOR

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/memorial-ceremony-honour-archaeologist-worked-extensively-jordan-held-acor

 

September 18, 2018: Italian archaeologists believe Karak Castle has more to say

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/italian-archaeologists-believe-karak-castle-has-more-say

 

September 2, 2018: Wadi Rum new Museum at Qaa Disah’

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/%E2%80%98findings-wadi-rum-desert-be-showcased-new-museum-be-built-qaa-disah%E2%80%99

 

August 30, 2018: Tell Damiyah statues

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/bits-statues-question-jordan-valleys-occupation-history

 

August 27, 2018: Petra swimming pool

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/swimming-pool-complex-uncovered-heart-ancient-petra

 

August 25, 2018: Black Desert Petroglyphs

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/black-desert-petroglyphs-uncover-neolithic-animal-life

 

August 20, 2018: Jebel Haroun

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/byzantine-monastery-excavations-reveal-key-religious-site

 

August 20, 2018: Mushash 163 neolithic settlement

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/team-explores-transition-hunting-gathering-culture-sedentary-communities

 

August 18, 2018: Faynan neolithic burials

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/british-scholar-unveils-burial-practices-faynan-communities-neolithic-age

 

August 7, 2018: Nabataean winepress

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/centuries-old-winepresses-reveal-nabatean-kingdoms-wine-production

 

August 1, 2018: Drones and archaeology

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/drones-give-new-push-aerial-archaeology

 

July 29, 2018: Kharaneh IV

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/two-american-scholars-analyse-hunter-gatherer-site-kharaneh-iv

 

July 24, 2018: Interview to Guido Vannini

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/archaeologists-near-east-are-mediators-between-cultures-past-and-present

 

July 22, 2018: Tell Husn

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/stakeholders-join-forces-research-preserve-tell-al-husn-historical-site

 

July 22, 2018: ACOR photo library digitalisation

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/acor-starts-digitalisation-photo-library

 

18 lug 2018: Mamluk agricolture

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/american-scholar-explores-centuries-old-agricultural-practices-jordan

 

July 16, 2018: Oldest bread

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/daily-life-and-practice/ancient-bread-jordan/

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-07/uoc--adb071118.php

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/remnants-oldest-bread-made-14000-years-ago-found-jordan

http://www.repubblica.it/scienze/2018/07/18/news/il_primo_pane_della_storia_risale_a_14mila_anni_fa-202068327/

https://humanities.ku.dk/news/2018/archaeologists-discover-bread-that-predates-agriculture-by-4000-years/

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-07/uoc--adb071118.php

https://phys.org/news/2018-07-archaeologists-bread-predates-agriculture-years.html

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180716151513.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44846874

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/jul/16/archaeologists-find-earliest-evidence-of-bread

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/bread-history-cooking-stone-age-middle-east-archaeology-discovery-a8450276.html

https://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/MAGAZINE-earliest-pita-14-400-years-old-found-in-jordan-s-black-desert-1.6273569

https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Worlds-oldest-bread-found-at-prehistoric-site-in-Jordan-562680

https://www.timesofisrael.com/bread-was-being-baked-in-jordan-4000-years-before-the-start-of-agriculture/

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2018/07/16/bread-farming-neolithic/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2018/07/16/these-crumbs-come-from-the-worlds-oldest-bread-it-might-have-resembled-a-pita/

https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/17/health/bread-jordan-desert-intl/index.html

https://www.dw.com/en/revolutionary-evidence-proves-bread-existed-before-agriculture/a-44702764

https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/worlds-oldest-bread-crumbs-jordan-pita-discovery-13079411.php

https://www.thelocal.dk/20180717/danish-archaeologists-find-14000-year-old-bread-in-jordan

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-science-bread/worlds-oldest-bread-found-at-prehistoric-site-in-jordan-idUSKBN1K62JB?feedType=RSS&feedName=scienceNews

https://www.newsweek.com/bread-early-humans-archaeology-1027726

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-discover-evidence-bread-baked-advent-agriculture-180969667/

http://sciencenordic.com/following-new-trail-crumbs-agricultures-origins

https://www.npr.org/2018/07/18/630008575/archaeologists-find-14-500-year-old-bread

https://gizmodo.com/discovery-of-14-000-year-old-toast-suggests-bread-can-b-1827631358

https://www.latercera.com/tendencias/noticia/cientificos-descubren-los-humanos-hacian-pan-4-mil-anos-desarrollar-la-agricultura/246119/

https://elpais.com/elpais/2018/07/14/ciencia/1531557609_401411.html

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2018/9/14-000-year-old-bread-found-in-jordan-539848https://www.archaeology.org/news/6795-180717-hunter-gatherer-bread

 

July 15, 2018: Feline images discovery

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/feline-images-discovery-%E2%80%98adds-new-page-history-art-and-archaeology-jordan%E2%80%99

 

July 12, 2018: Madaba Plains Project 50 anniversary

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/longest-ongoing-archaeological-project-madaba-plains-project-celebrates-50-years-research

 

July 10, 2018: Pella

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-studies-ancient-pella-inhabitants-through-olive-exploitation-history

 

July 8, 2018: Azraq

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/standing-centuries-azraq-castle-has-more-tell

 

June 28, 2018: Special-purpose buildings bring together earliest Neolithic communities

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-06/ku-nsa062718.php

https://phys.org/news/2018-06-special-purpose-world-earliest-neolithic-villages.html

 

June 22, 2018: 3rd int’l conference on Petra explores Nabataeans’ economic heritage

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/3rd-int%E2%80%99l-conference-petra-explores-nabataeans%E2%80%99-economic-heritage

 

June 18, 2018: Nabataeans’ expression of identity explored through Tomb 70 http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/nabataeans%E2%80%99-expression-identity-explored-through-tomb-70

 

June 15, 2018: Historical mosque keeps early Islamic history alive in Jordan

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/historical-mosque-keeps-early-islamic-history-alive-jordan

 

June 8, 2018: Forensic research seeks to solve mysterious deaths at Qasr Hallabat archaeological site

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/forensic-research-seeks-solve-mysterious-deaths-qasr-hallabat-archaeological-site

 

June 3, 2018: US scholar researches diversity in Early Bronze Age Dead Sea urbanism

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/us-scholar-researches-diversity-early-bronze-age-dead-sea-urbanism

 

June 1, 2018: New radiocarbon cycle research may alter history

http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2018/06/new-radiocarbon-cycle-research-may-alter-history   

 

June 1, 2018: Old Maps and Hi-Tech Scans Reveal A Lost City’s Watery Past

http://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/old-maps-lost-city-jerash-jordan-0010144

https://phys.org/news/2018-05-lost-archaeology-revealed-satellite-images.html

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/05/29/615120552/scientists-use-lasers-to-map-an-ancient-city-in-jordan

http://sciencenordic.com/once-lost-archaeology-revealed-satellite-images-and-aerial-photography

https://aleteia.org/2018/06/01/ancient-jordanian-city-mapped-with-new-laser-technology/

https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/05/decades-of-aerial-photos-reveal-how-an-ancient-desert-city-got-its-water/

 

May 28, 2018: Aerial imagery aids Jerash archaeology

https://popular-archaeology.com/article/aerial-imagery-aids-jerash-archaeology/

 

April 30, 2018: Scholar presents differences between ‘Arabian, Arabia and Arabic’ http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-presents-differences-between-arabian-arabia-and-arabic%E2%80%99    

 

April 21, 2018: Scholar explores living relation to dead in early Jordan Valley

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-explores-living-relation-dead-early-jordan-valley

 

April 17, 2018: Jordanian scientist unveils evolution of cremation practices in area http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordanian-scientist-unveils-evolution-cremation-practices-area

 

April 14, 2018: ‘Amman the only Arab city with complete components from Islamic times’

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/amman-only-arab-city-complete-components-islamic-times%E2%80%99

 

Apr 12,2018: Italian scholar researches crisis, reformation of Near East’s early urban societies

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/italian-scholar-researches-crisis-reformation-near-east%E2%80%99s-early-urban-societies

 

April 7, 2018: ‘Jordan Codices’ proven fake — DoA

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordan-codices%E2%80%99-proven-fake-%E2%80%94-doa

 

April 4, 2018: Findings from Irbid's Bait Ras tomb are 'unique in region' http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/findings-irbids-bait-ras-tomb-are-unique-region

https://www.facebook.com/USAIDSCHEP/videos/1994441190875085/?t=20

 

April 2, 2018: German scholar digs deeper into orientalists’ study of Nabataean religion

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/german-scholar-digs-deeper-orientalists%E2%80%99-study-nabataean-religion

 

March 24, 2018: Series of lectures on epigraphic testimonies from region kicks off

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/series-lectures-epigraphic-testimonies-region-kicks

March 22, 2018: DoA to create anti-smuggling division to protect antiquities

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/doa-create-anti-smuggling-division-protect-antiquities

 

March 21, 2018: Scholar points out Wadi Faynan’s economic, archaeological potential

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-points-out-wadi-faynan%E2%80%99s-economic-archaeological-potential

 

March 6, 2018: Two German books on archaeology in Jordan launched in at the Jordan Museum

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/two-german-books-archaeology-jordan-launched-jordan-museum

 

March 2, 2018: American Centre of Oriental Research celebrates 50th anniversary

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/american-centre-oriental-research-celebrates-50th-anniversary

 

February 26, 2018: Umayyad-era sunken marine port unearthed in Aqaba Gulf

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/umayyad-era-sunken-marine-port-unearthed-aqaba-gulf

http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/sections/generalnews/2018/02/27/archaeology-ancient-marine-structure-discovered-in-aqaba_f342ea84-62fd-4999-b480-39af8aa733f8.html

https://www.archaeology.org/news/6411-180301-jordan-islamic-port

 

February 22, 2018: Scholar explores past of Um Al Jimal through ceramics study

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-explores-past-um-al-jimal-through-ceramics-study

 

February 15, 2018: Survey reveals architectural wealth of Petra region

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/survey-reveals-architectural-wealth-petra-region

 

February 7, 2018: Dutch scholar studies ancient sugar industry in Jordan Valley

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/dutch-scholar-studies-ancient-sugar-industry-jordan-valley

 

February 6, 2018: ACOR celebrates 50 years of ‘innovative’ research with focus on Jordan

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/acor-celebrates-50-years-innovative%E2%80%99-research-focus-jordan

 

February 3, 2018: Tell Jalul excavations shed light on ancient water systems

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/tell-jalul-excavations-shed-light-ancient-water-systems

 

January 30, 2018: Scholar goes through Iron Age gates in Jordan

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholar-goes-through-iron-age-gates-jordan

 

January 28, 2018: American historian studies economic relations between Petra and its hinterland

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/american-historian-studies-economic-relations-between-petra-and-its-hinterland

 

January 24, 2018: French anthropologist seeks to decipher ancient hunting techniques

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/french-anthropologist-seeks-decipher-ancient-hunting-techniques

 

January 20, 2018: Sukhne allures scholars of prehistory

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/sukhne-allures-scholars-prehistory

 

January 16, 2018: Excavations at Tell Al Umayri give clues to ancient administrative centre

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/excavations-tell-al-umayri-give-clues-ancient-administrative-centre  

 

January 11, 2018: German scholar explores lesser-known early Islamic settlements in northern Jordan

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/german-scholar-explores-lesser-known-early-islamic-settlements-northern-jordan

 

January 9, 2018: Jordanian scholar strolls through history of Islamic waystations

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordanian-scholar-strolls-through-history-islamic-waystations

 

January 7, 2018: Norwegian scholar draws parallel between archaeological sites and botanical gardens

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/norwegian-scholar-draws-parallel-between-archaeological-sites-and-botanical-gardens

 

January 6, 2018: American historian explores Ottoman land reforms in Palestine http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/american-historian-explores-ottoman-land-reforms-palestine

 

January 4, 2018: Piles of rocks in Jordan’s Black Desert offer clues to ancient past http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/piles-rocks-jordan%E2%80%99s-black-desert-offer-clues-ancient-past

 

January 3, 2018: Scholars delve into vegetation history of northeast Jordan

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/scholars-delve-vegetation-history-northeast-jordan

 

January 2, 2018: Danish scholar pores over ancient ceramics, pottery

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/danish-scholar-pores-over-ancient-ceramics-pottery

 

December 31, 2017: German scholar traces cultural transitions in ancient Levent

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/german-scholar-traces-cultural-transitions-ancient-levent

 

December 30, 2017: American archaeologist explores Tell Jalul in central Jordan

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/american-archaeologist-explores-tell-jalul-central-jordan

 

December 28, 2017: Australian archaeologist sorts through Gerasene pottery shreds

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/australian-archaeologist-sorts-through-gerasene-pottery-shreds

 

December 28, 2017: Excavation in Khirbet Al Batrawy gives clues to ancient urban centre

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/excavation-khirbet-al-batrawy-gives-clues-ancient-urban-centre

 

December 27, 2017: Italian expert ‘transforms Al Wuayra site into archaeological laboratory’

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/italian-expert-transforms-al-wuayra-site-archaeological-laboratory%E2%80%99

 

December 24, 2017: British scholar traverses through caravanserais in Jordan

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/british-scholar-traverses-through-caravanserais-jordan

 

December 24, 2017: French scholar mulls over scarcity of baths in Nabataean Petra

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/french-scholar-mulls-over-scarcity-baths-nabataean-petra

 

December 20, 2017: Archaeological team works to place Abila of Decapolis on tourism map

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/archaeological-team-works-place-abila-decapolis-tourism-map

 

December 19, 2017: Umm Qais Jordan’s ancient town ‘without a soul’

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20171218-jordans-ancient-town-without-a-soul

 

December 17, 2017: Photo archive provides rare insight into Wadi Rum treasures http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/photo-archive-provides-rare-insight-wadi-rum-treasures

 

December 14, 2017: Jordanian archaeologist calls for using Beit Ras theatre to support local economy

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordanian-archaeologist-calls-using-beit-ras-theatre-support-local-economy

 

December 9, 2017: American scholar examines contribution of ancient copper mines

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/american-scholar-examines-contribution-ancient-copper-mines

 

December 6, 2017: Archaeologists revise chronology of the last hunter-gatherers in the Near East (Shubayqa 1)

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171205091509.htm

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2017/12/archaeologists-revise-chronology-last-hunter-gatherers-near-east/117672

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-12/wios-uvp120717.php

https://www.archaeology.org/news/6147-171207-jordan-natufian-transition

http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/New-research-challenges-origins-of-ancient-Middle-East-Natufian-culture-517349

https://phys.org/news/2017-12-archaeologists-chronology-hunter-gatherers-east.html

 

December 4, 2017: Archaeological project explores Beidha during Islamic era

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/archaeological-project-explores-beidha-during-islamic-era

 

November 30, 2017: Canadian scholar delves into Roman commander’s residence in Humayma

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/canadian-scholar-delves-roman-commander%E2%80%99s-residence-humayma

 

November 30, 2017: New geodatabase of Jordan’s heritage sites under development — official

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/new-geodatabase-jordan%E2%80%99s-heritage-sites-under-development-%E2%80%94-official

 

November 25, 2017: French scholar tries to decipher ancient Greek, Latin inscriptions in Jordan

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/french-scholar-tries-decipher-ancient-greek-latin-inscriptions-jordan

 

November 21, 2017: German scholar explores Jerash history through tomb settings

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/german-scholar-explores-jerash-history-through-tomb-settings

 

November 20, 2017: Jordanian archaeologists to investigate biblical connections at Iraq Al Amir

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordanian-archaeologists-investigate-biblical-connections-iraq-al-amir

 

November 20, 2017: Italian scholar explores Ayyubid palatine complexes of Karak and Shawbak

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/italian-scholar-explores-ayyubid-palatine-complexes-karak-and-shawbak

November 16, 2017: Prominent Jordanian Scholar Narrates Salt’s Past

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/prominent-jordanian-scholar-narrates-salt%E2%80%99s-past

 

November 12, 2017: Jerash Danish German archaeological project

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/danish-german-archaeological-project-jerash-unlocks-new-path-understanding-city%E2%80%99

 

November 9, 2017: Mount Nebo new discoveries

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/recent-excavations-mount-nebo-shed-light-ancient-monastic-life

 

November 4, 2017: Jordanian scholar digs deep into copper mining in ancient times

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/jordanian-scholar-digs-deep-copper-mining-ancient-times

http://menafn.com/1096039902/Jordanian-scholar-digs-deep-into-copper-mining-in-ancient-times

 

October 23, 2017: Dutch scholar researches ‘entire history’ of basalt desert in Jordan

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/dutch-scholar-researches-entire-history%E2%80%99-basalt-desert-jordan

 

October 19, 2017: British scholar explores forgotten rural heritage of Jordan’s villages

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/british-scholar-explores-forgotten-rural-heritage-jordan%E2%80%99s-villages

 

October 18, 2017: German team presents Wadi Shu’aib archaeological findings

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/german-team-presents-wadi-shu%E2%80%99aib-archaeological-findings

 

October 8, 2017: German scholar explores Jordan’s ancient monasteries

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/german-scholar-explores-jordan%E2%80%99s-ancient-monasteries

 

October 8, 2017: Pella, Interview to John Tidmarsh

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/archaeologist-analyses-pellas-early-history-through-settlements

 

October 5, 2017: Jerash water system

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/researcher-seeks-answers-ancient-water-network

 

September 28, 2017: Shubayqa Expedition

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/archaeologist-explores-ancient-sedentary-communities-northeastern-jordan

 

September 26 2017: Spanish mission returns to Neolithic site of Kharaysin: http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/spanish-mission-returns-neolithic-site-kharaysin

 

August 28 2017: Spanish Archaeological Mission strives to excavate Jordan’s treasures

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/spanish-archaeological-mission-strives-excavate-jordan%E2%80%99s-treasures

 

August 26 2017: Friends of Archaeology, USAID project team up to raise awareness on heritage preservation

http://www.menafn.com/1095775512/Friends-of-Archaeology-USAID-project-team-up-to-raise-awareness-on-heritage-preservation

 

August 23 2017: Wild sheep grazed in the Black Desert 14,500 years ago

http://popular-archaeology.com/issue/june-2013/article/wild-sheep-grazed-in-the-black-desert-14-500-years-ago

 

August 17 2017: Ain Ghazal statue to be displayed at Abu Dhabi Louvre — official http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/ain-ghazal-statue-be-displayed-abu-dhabi-louvre-%E2%80%94-official

 

August 17 2017: US scholar shares concerns over preservation of archaeological sites

http://www.menafn.com/1095742672/US-scholar-shares-concerns-over-preservation-of-archaeological-sites

 

August 14 2017: Umm Qais Hellenistic Temple

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/first-its-kind%E2%80%99-hellenistic-temple-discovered-umm-qais

http://www.archaeology.org/news/5849-170816-jordan-hellenistic-temple

 

August 10 2017: Irbid’s latest site (Beit Ras) will be opening to the public soon

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/irbid%E2%80%99s-newly-discovered-archaeological-site-open-public-next-month

http://www.menafn.com/1095723894/Irbids-newly-discovered-archaeological-site-to-open-to-public-next-month

 

August 10 2017: Feature on Jerash the ‘Pompeii of the East’ in Jordan

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/mosaics-pompeii-east-reveal-moment-destruction-that-crushed-city-1200-years-ago-1634479

https://www.livescience.com/60132-earthquake-reveals-mosaic-production-practices.html

http://www.archaeology.org/news/5842-170815-jordan-umayyad-house-unearthed

 

July 31 2017: Community archaeology challenges 'colonial' approaches to research — expert

http://www.menafn.com/1095670520/Community-archaeology-challenges-colonial-approaches-to-research-%E2%80%94-expert

 

July 16 2017: Multidisciplinary approach to archaeology improves research findings — Jordanian expert

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/multidisciplinary-approach-archaeology-improves-research-findings-%E2%80%94-jordanian-expert

http://www.menafn.com/1095628577/Multidisciplinary-approach-to-archaeology-improves-research-findings-%E2%80%94-Jordanian-expert 

 

July 13 2017: Jebel Qurma

https://www.livescience.com/59785-hundreds-of-tombs-discovered-jordan-desert.html

http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/science/archaeologists-life-once-flourished-in-jordan-s-black-desert/article/497694

http://www.archaeology.org/news/5734-170713-jordan-jebel-qurma

 

July 13 2017: Beit Ras Roman Cemetery

http://www.menafn.com/1095620062/Jordan--Ancient-Cemetery-Found-in-Irbid

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/19-roman-ruins-found-irbid%E2%80%99s-beit-ras-town-%E2%80%94-antiquities-department

 

July 7 2017: Carved in Stone: the Ancient CIty of Petra

https://www.livescience.com/59707-google-maps-of-petra-photos.html

 

June 22, 2017: Canadian scholars explore ancient Nabataean site of Hawara

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/canadian-scholars-explore-ancient-nabataean-site-hawara

 

June 14, 2017: Archaeologists Find Monumental Mikveh at King Herod's Palace in Jordan

http://www.haaretz.com/archaeology/1.795720

http://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/hungarian-archaeologists-unearth-herods-fortress-ritual-bath-east-of-jordan-river/2017/06/15/

 

June 11, 2017: Italian expert trains locals to preserve ancient mosaics in Jordan

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/italian-expert-trains-locals-preserve-ancient-mosaics-jordan

https://www.albawaba.com/editorchoice/preserving-jordans-heritage-italian-expert-has-trained-50-locals-mosaic-restoration-985

 

June 6, 2017: Jordan River ‘never border or obstacle’ between west, east banks — scholar

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/jordan-river-never-border-or-obstacle%E2%80%99-between-west-east-banks-%E2%80%94-scholar

 

June 5, 2017: 'Community needed to preserve archaeological sites'

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/community-needed-preserve-archaeological-sites

 

May 20, 2017: Jordan- Swiss archaeologist examines ancient Nabateans' water technology

http://menafn.com/1095494015/Jordan--Swiss-archaeologist-examines-ancient-Nabateans-water-technology

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/swiss-archaeologist-examines-ancient-nabateans-water-technology

 

May 16, 2017: KUDOS: For Bruce Routledge

http://www.asor.org/news/2017/05/spotlight-routledge.html

 

May 15, 2017: Khirbat Iskandar reveals 'crucial time span in history of Jordan' — Italian archaeologist

http://menafn.com/1095481939/Khirbat-Iskandar-reveals-crucial-time-span-in-history-of-Jordan-%E2%80%94-Italian-archaeologist

 

May 6, 2017: Excavations overturn long-held beliefs about ancient Kingdom of Edom http://jordantimes.com/news/local/excavations-overturn-long-held-beliefs-about-ancient-kingdom-edom-%E2%80%94-jordanian-scholar

http://en.ammonnews.net/article.aspx?articleno=35026#.WQ8-MtwlHIU

 

May 5, 2017: Underwater search planned for clues to early Islamic city of Ayla

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/underwater-search-planned-clues-early-islamic-city-ayla

http://www.livescience.com/59176-underwater-search-for-ancient-city.html

 

April 7, 2017: Canadian scholar examines ‘Nabataean colony of Humayma’

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/canadian-scholar-examines-nabataean-colony-humayma%E2%80%99

http://www.sdjewishworld.com/2017/04/07/canadian-scholar-examines-nabataean-colony-of-humayma/ 

 

March 26, 2017: Madaba New Museum Project

http://www.adventistreview.org/church-news/story4921-adventist-school-involved-in-archaeological-project-with-biblical-implications

March 20, 2017: Wadi Hammeh 27 Natufian Site

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/half-million-miniscule-stone-flakes-give-clues-natufian-culture-%E2%80%94-archaeologist

 

March 13, 2017: Jerash Burial Caves threatened

http://www.albawaba.com/business/roadworks-threaten-jordans-ancient-caves-near-jerash-949008

 

March 10, 2017: Jordan Codices Fake

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/antiquities-agency-chief-says-jordan-codices-fake

http://paleojudaica.blogspot.com/2017_03_05_archive.html#3541853932590304956

 

March 7, 2017: Halabat Anastasios Edict

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/greek-inscriptions-qasr-al-hallabat-third-most-important-monument-jordan%E2%80%99s-literary

 

March 1, 2017: Wadi Rayyan Dolmens

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/dolmens-stand-magnificent-monuments-jordan%E2%80%99s-long-rich-history%E2%80%99-scholar-says

 

December 14, 2016: Hilda Waldron and Jerash

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2016/12/14/hilda-waldron-and-jarash/

 

December 11, 2016: Jordan lead codices not modern forgeries

http://www.heritagedaily.com/2016/12/jordan-lead-codices-not-modern-forgeries/113620

 

December 7, 2016: Mark Sykes, Richard Burton and Charles Doughty East of Jordan

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/mark-sykes-richard-burton-and-charles-doughty-east-of-jordan/

 

December 3, 2016: Faynan Bronze Age River Pollution

http://phys.org/news/2016-12-polluted-river-bronze-age.html

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-12/uow-rmh120216.php

http://www.sci-news.com/archaeology/worlds-very-first-polluted-river-jordan-04427.html

Full coverage:

https://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.archaeology.org/news/5069-161206-wadi-faynan-pollution&hl=en&geo=GB

 

November 22, 2016: Jebel Qurma Rock Drawings

http://www.archaeology.org/news/5030-161121-jordan-desert-rock-art

http://www.livescience.com/56944-ancient-inscriptions-found-in-black-desert.html

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ancient-inscriptions-show-life-once-flourished-in-jordans-black-desert/

 

Novembre 19, 2016: Petra Exhibition in Sharjah

http://saudigazette.com.sa/saudi-arabia/antiquities-lost-city-petra-exhibited-sharjah-archaeology-museum/

http://gulftoday.ae/portal/a0511051-16a5-478c-ac71-2e16b6483892.aspx

 

November 17, 2016: Beit Ras, Late Roman Tomb

http://ilmessaggero.it/primopiano/esteri/giordania_scoperta_tomba_affrescata_romano_bizantina-2086871.html

http://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/travel-tourism/jordan-gets-newly-discovered-archaeological-attraction/452547/

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-reveals-latest-archaeological-wonder-at-beit-ras/

http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/Top-Stories/ancient-tomb-discovered-in-jordan-32040

 

November 14, 2016: Khirbet Yajouz, Byzantine Church Bulldozed

http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/antiquities-agency-defensive-ancient-church-bulldozed%E2%80%99

 

November 13, 2016: Khirbet el-Batrawy

http://www.haaretz.com/jewish/archaeology/1.752808

 

November 13, 2016: Ghassul Star exposed in Jerusalem

http://www.timesofisrael.com/mysterious-6000-year-old-star-mural-sees-first-daylight-in-jerusalem/

http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-1.753414

 

October 31, 2016: Lawrence of Arabia's exploits 'backed up' by archaeology

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-37803035

http://www.newhistorian.com/archaeology-backs-lawrence-arabias-wwi-exploits/7490/

 

October 19, 2016: Neolithization in Jordan

http://phys.org/news/2016-10-resilient-risky-and-reliable-strategy-driven-neolithization.html

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-10/p-rp101316.php

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2109821-our-ancestors-chose-reeds-over-grain-when-quitting-nomadic-life/

 

October 18, 2016: How the First Farmers Changed History

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/18/science/ancient-farmers-archaeology-dna.html?_r=0

 

October 12, 2016: APAAME Project

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/world/jordans-airborne-monuments-men-discover-protect-archeological-sites-facing-onslaught-of-humanity  

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3833924/Jordans-airborne-monuments-men-discover-protect-sites.html   http://www.thenational.ae/world/middle-east/archaeologists-take-flight-over-jordans-ancient-wonders

http://www.rainews.it/dl/rainews/media/Medio-oriente-olo-meraviglie-antichita-Giordania-bordo-elicottero-mappare-proteggere-patrimonio-archeologico-d21349d1-08e9-4896-94a3-e451f34b7c36.html#foto-3

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2016/10/12/flying-over-ancient-jordan-2-archaeologists-snap-photos-to-discover-protect-sites.html

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/jordan%E2%80%99s-airborne-monuments-men-discover-protect-sites

Full Coverage:

https://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.thenational.ae/world/middle-east/archaeologists-take-flight-over-jordans-ancient-wonders&hl=en&geo=GB

 

October 5, 2016: Mystery surrounds 'advanced' society living in Jordanian desert over 6,000 years ago

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-05/archaeologists-find-6,000-year-old-fort-in-jordanian-desert/7903358

 

September 25, 2016: Petra, Monumental Garden rediscovered after 2000 Years

http://www.haaretz.com/jewish/archaeology/1.744119

 

September 21, 2016: Veteran Archaeologist explores Jordan’s Ancient Sugar Industry

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/veteran-archaeologist-explores-jordan%E2%80%99s-ancient-sugar-industry

http://world.greekreporter.com/2016/09/22/greek-archaeologist-exploring-jordans-rich-ancient-sugar-industry/

http://www.albawaba.com/business/sweet-secrets-greek-archaeologist-digs-evidence-jordans-ancient-sugar-industry-885550%C2%A0

 

September 21, 2016: Abila, Menorah graffito

http://www.haaretz.com/jewish/archaeology/1.743438

 

September 17, 2016: Black Desert Calcholitic and Early Bronze Age Fortresses

http://www.haaretz.com/jewish/archaeology/1.742318

http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/09/2016/early-bronze-age-hillforts-of-the-basalt-desert-of-eastern-jordan

 

September 12, 2016: Two Aphrodite Statues found in Petra

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/exquisite-mythological-statues-discovered-heart-petra-archaeological-site-1581064

http://popular-archaeology.com/issue/june-2013/article/researchers-unearth-ancient-mythological-statues-in-jordan

http://www.sci-news.com/archaeology/marble-statues-aphrodite-petra-jordan-04184.html

Full Coverage:

https://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.sci-news.com/archaeology/marble-statues-aphrodite-petra-jordan-04184.html&hl=en&geo=GB

 

August 9, 2016: (Azraq) Archaeology team makes unprecedented tool discovery

http://popular-archaeology.com/issue/summer-2016/article/archaeology-team-makes-unprecedented-tool-discovery

 

August 3, 2016: Organised Tours to Petra – Hilda Waldron and the Lunn Tour of 1908

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2016/08/03/organised-tours-to-petra-hilda-waldron-and-the-lunn-tour-of-1908/

 

June 15, 2016: Tristram and ….’s Expedition to Moab in 1872

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/tristram-and-s-expedition-to-moab-in-1872/

 

June, 10th, 2016: Proceedings of the Seminar for Arabian Studies Volume 46 (2016)

edited by Janet Starkey and Orhan Elmaz

http://archaeopress.com/ArchaeopressShop/Public/displayProductDetail.asp?id={7C5532BA-8357-46D8-9C54-9BA1F202C409}

 

June, 10th, 2016: Petra, Huge Hidden Monument Discovered

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36498234

http://www.archaeology.org/news/4527-160609-jordan-petra-platform

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/09/petra-buried-monument-discovered-jordan

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ist/?next=/smart-news/archaeologists-found-gigantic-ancient-monument-jordan-180959368/

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/world/archaeologists-use-satellites-to-discover-enormous-monument-hidden-in-plain-sight-at-ancient-city-of-petra

Full coverage:

https://news.google.com/news/story?ncl=http://www.archaeology.org/news/4527-160609-jordan-petra-platform&hl=en&geo=GB

 

June, 9th, 2016: The Archaeology of Agro-Pastoralist Economies in Jordan

edited by Kevin M. McGeough

https://www.isdistribution.com/BookDetail.aspx?aId=71227

 

June, 9th, 2016: The Shammakh to Ayl Archaeological Survey, Southern Jordan (2010-2012)

by Burton MacDonald, Geoffrey A. Clark, Larry G. Herr, D. Scott Quaintance, Hani Hayajneh and Jürg Eggler

https://www.isdistribution.com/BookDetail.aspx?aId=71226

 

May, 16th 2016: Sir Mark Sykes (16 March 1879 – 16 February 1919)

https://eastofjordan.wordpress.com/2016/05/16/sir-mark-sykes-16-march-1879-16-february-1919/

 

May, 13th 2016: Aphrodite statue discovered in Jerash

http://www.ansamed.info/ansamed/en/news/sections/culture/2016/05/13/archaeology-jordan-aphrodite-statue-discovered-in-jerash_f063d589-114d-4f7a-9f3a-efc01c8168fc.html

http://www.jordancamera.com/%D8%A7%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%81-%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%AB%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A2%D9%84%D9%87%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%A8-%D8%A3%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AA-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%B4/

https://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.it/2016/05/aphrodite-statue-discovered-in-jerash.html#Rj8FDCYyA41U6gHh.97

 

May, 4th 2016: Neolithic sites in Eastern Badia

http://wtop.com/travel/2016/05/in-jordans-spring-desert-bloom-hints-of-human-history/

http://news.nationalpost.com/life/travel/in-jordans-spring-desert-bloom-hints-of-human-history-as-archaeologists-map-8000-year-old-stone-structures?__lsa=1590-370e