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In the dominion of Edom

In the dominion of Edom

JU archaeologists suspect they will be able to find traces of human civilisation - from the stone age to ancient Rome - near At-Tafilah (Jordan).

There are several important archaeological sites near At-Tafilah, such as Bozrah, the biblical capital of the Edomites, and Sela, a rock refugium frequently theorised to have been an important religious holy site and the place of a great battle between Israelites and Edomites (9th–8th century BCE). The famous Wadi Feynan Valley, which played a crucial role in copper smelting and export to the early Egyptian kingdom, is also located in the area.

On the Edom plateau

The Kraków research team, led by Dr Piotr Kołodziejczyk and Dr Wojciech Machowski from the JU Institute of Archaeology, are particularly interested in finds from the bronze age, which may answer many questions concerned with human civilisation in Edom. Another issue  is related to the role of this micro-region in the Nabatean and Roman period (1st century BCE–2nd century CE) and its ties to trade routes and important cultural centres.

The long-term goral of this project is to map trade routes in southern Jordan and analyse the impact of environmental conditions on human activity in the region.

To the mountains

The research is conducted in a harsh mountainous region. Some of the areas are nearly inaccessible and will require the use of climbing equipment and drones. The vast valley begins on the Edom plateau near At-Tafilah and ends close to Wadi al-Arabah, which lies between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Akabah. The Kraków researchers document every site and archaeological find.

The study is the first independent Polish research project in Jordan. The next expedition is scheduled to take place in September 2015.

Photographs: Piotr Kołodziejczyk
Original text: www.nauka.uj.edu.pl

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