Bab edh-Dhra

The remains of Bab edh-Dhra stretch across 4 hectares, featuring stone walls measuring 7 meters in height and multiple residential structures from the Bronze Age period.

Discovered in 1924 by William F. Albright, this Early Bronze Age settlement flourished between 3300 BCE and 2350 BCE before its inhabitants abandoned the location.

The burial grounds contain 20,000 tombs with various types, including shaft graves, charnel houses, and circular tumulus structures, revealing changes in funeral practices over time.

Archaeological artifacts from the site are displayed at the Museum at the Lowest Place on Earth, Karak Archaeological Museum, and British Museum for public viewing.

The cemetery complex suggests this location served as a regional burial center, with an estimated capacity for over 500,000 individuals despite a local population of 1,000.

Location: Jordan

Inception: 3500 BCE

GPS coordinates: 31.25437,35.53403

Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:14