MEGA-Jordan Site Report

Primary Site name: JALUL

Other Site Names: جلّول, تل جلّول, تل جلول, تل جالول, Tall Jalul, JADIS: 2312001

Governorate: AMMAN Sub-governorate: Al-Jizeh

MEGA Number: 2692

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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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