Khirbat Faynan, Archaeological site in Wadi Faynan, Jordan
Khirbat Faynan contains structures, mines, and a Nabataean reservoir spanning multiple historical periods at the junction of Wadis Faynan, Dana, and Ushayqar.
The location operated as one of the largest copper mining complexes in the Roman Empire, with continuous mining activities from 4500 BCE until 400 CE.
Early Christian texts reference this site as Phaino, where numerous Christians, including Bishop Silvanus of Gaza, were sent to work under harsh conditions.
The archaeological site lies 215 kilometers from Amman, between Wadi Dana and Wadi Ghuwayr, south of the Dead Sea in Jordan.
Excavated human remains from the cemetery reveal high metal absorption levels and severe arthritis among the mining community members.
GPS coordinates: 30.62775,35.49365
Latest update: March 10, 2025 06:01
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