SITE ReportJune 2, 2023
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Primary Site name: JALUL
Other Site Names: جلّول, تل جلّول, تل جلول, تل جالول, Tall Jalul, JADIS: 2312001
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Governorate:
AMMAN
Sub-governorate:
Al-Jizeh
MEGA Number:
2692
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Site Map:
Coordinates
(Long Lat):
35.85504 31.72008, 35.85633 31.72024, 35.85756 31.71999, 35.85765 31.71939, 35.85738 31.7187, 35.85794 31.71852, 35.8585 31.71847, 35.85895 31.71826, 35.85966 31.71807, 35.85988 31.71771, 35.85991 31.71661, 35.86007 31.71634, 35.86034 31.71591, 35.86033 31.71571, 35.86036 31.71555, 35.86033 31.71546, 35.86036 31.71498, 35.85996 31.71458, 35.85974 31.71423, 35.85945 31.71398, 35.85872 31.7136, 35.85793 31.71358, 35.85689 31.71366, 35.85501 31.71448, 35.85393 31.715, 35.85362 31.71542, 35.85342 31.71602, 35.85343 31.71666, 35.85356 31.71721, 35.8538 31.71774, 35.85402 31.71789, 35.854 31.71804, 35.85432 31.71846, 35.85462 31.71895, 35.85478 31.7193, 35.85488 31.71967, 35.85504 31.72008
Total Area (m²):
340979.2;
Perimeter (m):
2305
Buffer Zone (m):
0
Period(s) Recorded for Site:
| 9012 (Neolithic, Pottery); 9017 (Chalcolithic, Late); 9024 (Early Bronze, Unspecified); 9027 (Middle Bronze, Unspecified); 9030 (Late Bronze, Unspecified); 9031 (Iron Age I); 9032 (Iron Age IIa-b); 9033 (Iron Age IIc); 9034 (Iron Age III (Persian)); 9035 (Iron Age, Unspecified); 9039 (Hellenistic, Unspecified); 9043 (Nabataean, Unspecified); 9044 (Roman, Early); 9046 (Roman, Unspecified); 9049 (Byzantine, Unspecified); 9050 (Islamic, Umayyad); 9053 (Islamic, Ayyubid); 9054 (Islamic, Mamluk); 9058 (Ottoman, Late); 9059 (Ottoman, Unspecified); 9060 (Modern (1915-1950)); 9999 (Unspecified/Unknown Period) |
DoA Office Responsible:
| Department of Antiquities, Amman |
Site Investigators:
Investigator(s):
Hanadi Taher , DoA; Paul Gregor, Andrews University
Investigation Date:
None
Site Comments:
[e.g., accuracy of coordinates; directions to Site]
Site Significance:
| Scientific Value | Tall Jalul spans continuous occupation from the Early Bronze Age Period through the Islamic Periods. It is the largest site in Central Jordan and provides unique remains. The ancient site of the tall covers an area of 7 hectares with the later Islamic Village covering 28 hectares. The enormous water reservor on the tall is now partially excavated and can be said to be the largest in the country of Jordan. It is still intact and holds water. This reservor dates back to the Iron Age and was used during the succeeding periods. |
| Historical Value | The continuous occupation of the site of Tall Jalul provides a historical perspective unique to excavations in Jordan. Occuppied as early as the Early Bronze Age with substantial remains dating to the Iron Age and Persian Period, the site provides new information regarding the extensive presence and prosperity of the community especially during the Persian Period. This alone gives the site significant historical value. However, the Water Reservor is of particular historical value as it is the only reservor of this enormity in the country of Jordan. As revealed through this season's excavations thus far, the plaster and lower encasing wall of the reservor are preserved. The upper portion of the reservor's wall has collapsed into the reservor. |
| Aesthetic Value | The Water System is a monumental and awe-sinspiring sight. It's value to both the local community and to tourism has high potential. |
| Social Value | The local community has a treasure in their lands and it needs to be respected, protected and preserved by the entire community. Without their cooperation, the site will be destroyed. |
| Spiritual Value |
Surveys:
Record History:
Last Modified By
Samar Habahbeh
Last Modified On
August 2, 2016
Record Created By
ORIGINAL IMPORT
Record Created On
July 1, 2010
Record Review Status:
Status:
Under Review
Reviewer:
None
Review Date:
None
Comments:
The following 31 site element(s) have been recognized at this site:
| MEGA Number | Element Type | Period(s) Recorded for Site Element: |
| 14955 | 408 Cemetery | 9058 Ottoman, Late |
| 14956 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9999 Unspecified/Unknown Period |
| 14957 | 835 Water Structure, Cistern | 9999 Unspecified/Unknown Period |
| 14958 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9043 Nabataean, Unspecified |
| 14959 | 815 Monumental Gateway/Arch | 9999 Unspecified/Unknown Period |
| 14960 | 411 Grave | 9059 Ottoman, Unspecified |
| 14961 | 514 Settlement, No Fortifications (Village) | 9060 Modern (1915-1950) |
| 14962 | 513 Settlement, Fortified | 9032 Iron Age IIa-b |
| 14963 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9046 Roman, Unspecified |
| 14964 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9027 Middle Bronze, Unspecified |
| 14965 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9030 Late Bronze, Unspecified |
| 14966 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9049 Byzantine, Unspecified |
| 14967 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9031 Iron Age I |
| 14968 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9012 Neolithic, Pottery |
| 14969 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9017 Chalcolithic, Late |
| 14970 | 411 Grave | 9060 Modern (1915-1950) |
| 14971 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9050 Islamic, Umayyad |
| 14972 | 514 Settlement, No Fortifications (Village) | 9049 Byzantine, Unspecified |
| 14973 | 513 Settlement, Fortified | 9999 Unspecified/Unknown Period |
| 14974 | 514 Settlement, No Fortifications (Village) | 9058 Ottoman, Late |
| 14975 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9035 Iron Age, Unspecified 9034 Iron Age III (Persian) |
| 14976 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9024 Early Bronze, Unspecified |
| 14977 | 825 Statue/Sculpture/Bas-Relief | 9999 Unspecified/Unknown Period |
| 14978 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9039 Hellenistic, Unspecified |
| 14979 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9044 Roman, Early |
| 14980 | 513 Settlement, Fortified | 9031 Iron Age I |
| 14981 | 899 Unspecified/Unknown General Site Element (Specify) | 9999 Unspecified/Unknown Period |
| 14982 | 901 Sherd/Flint Surface Scatter (Unexcavated) | 9053 Islamic, Ayyubid |
| 14983 | 513 Settlement, Fortified | 9033 Iron Age IIc |
| 59169 | 514 Settlement, No Fortifications (Village) | 9050 Islamic, Umayyad 9054 Islamic, Mamluk 9059 Ottoman, Unspecified |
| 64163 | 838 Water Structure, Reservoir (Birket) | 9035 Iron Age, Unspecified |
Site References:
| Primary Author | Date | Title |
| GLUECK N. | 1933 | Explorations in Eastern Palestine I , Philadelphia. (AASOR 14 =EEP 1) |
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