Kharaneh IV

The Kharaneh IV site spans 21,000 square meters and contains substantial deposits revealing continuous human settlement patterns from 19,000 to 16,600 BC.

The excavation site features early human dwellings, with discovered hut structures dating to the Late Pleistocene period, marking a shift toward permanent settlements.

Marine shells and red ochre found at the location indicate established trade networks and social practices among Early Epipaleolithic hunter-gatherer communities.

Research teams need permits from the Department of Antiquities of Jordan to conduct investigations at the coordinates 31.7236401 latitude and 36.4543193 longitude.

Analysis of phytoliths and starch at the site reveals how ancient inhabitants combined wetland resources with broader foraging strategies for sustained settlement.

GPS coordinates: 31.72364,36.45432

Latest update: June 25, 2025 17:20