Book Series The Archaeology and History of Western Asia (300 BCE - 750 CE), vol. 2

Khirbet al-Khalde

Final Publications from the Khirbet al-Khalde Archaeological Project 2023

Craig A. Harvey, Emanuele Ettore Intagliata, Rubina Raja (eds)

  • Pages: approx. 430 p.
  • Size:216 x 280 mm
  • Illustrations:595 b/w, 36 tables b/w., 15 maps b/w
  • Language(s):English
  • Publication Year:2025


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This publication presents the results of the survey undertaken at the fortlet known as Khirbet al-Khalde in southern Jorden in the summer of 2023 by an international team.

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Carvey Harvey is assistant professor at University of Alberta, Canada
Emanuele Intagliata is associate professor at the University of Milan
Rubina Raja is professor and centre director at Aarhus University

Summary

The trade networks that covered the broad expanse of north-western Arabia and the Negev Desert have long been known from historical sources, but in recent years, archaeological investigations in the region have begun to reshape our perception of what ancient trade looked like in this arid region, In particular, the modern application of advanced techniques, together with a greater focus on the numerous smaller sites that dotted these routes, have led to a far more nuanced understanding of the dynamics of trade in this borderland region.

This volume focuses in particular on survey work undertaken at the site of Khirbet al-Khalde, ancient Praesidium, a fortlet and possible caravanserai in southern Jordan, located along the Via Nova Traiana. The survey, which included surface collection, mapping, and assessment of damage done to the site over time has yielded new insights into the character and chronology of the site. The chapters gathered here include a comprehensive report of this survey project, together with a reassessment of the find groups, giving new insights into the chronology and dynamics both of this small but important site, and the role it played along a major route connecting the Red Sea with the Near East.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Illustrations

1. Preface and Acknowledgements
Craig A. Harvey, Emanuele E. Intagliata, and Rubina Raja

2. Overview of the Khirbet al-Khalde Archaeological Project 2023 Campaign
Craig A. Harvey, Emanuele E. Intagliata, and Rubina Raja

3. Damage Assessment at Khirbet al Khalde
Craig A. Harvey, Emanuele E. Intagliata, Katarína Mokránová, Rubina Raja, and Mara Zoppi

4. Khirbet al-Khalde Ceramics
Sarah Wenner

5. Ceramic Building Materials
Craig A. Harvey, Emanuele E. Intagliata, and Rubina Raja

6. Glass from Khirbet al-Khalde
Cristina Boschetti

7. Other Finds — Coins, Metal and Stone Artefacts, Metal Slag, Crucibles, and Coral
Craig A. Harvey, Emanuele E. Intagliata, and Rubina Raja

8. Animal Bones and Marine Shells
David S. Reese