'Umayri, Archaeological tell near Amman, Jordan.
The excavation area spreads across a ridge between Queen Alia Airport highway and Amman National Park, revealing multiple layers of ancient settlements.
Archaeologists have uncovered remains from the Early Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period, spanning over 3000 years of continuous human occupation.
The site contains a five-room temple structure with artifacts indicating religious practices, including animal bones and ceremonial figurines from different periods.
Located 12 kilometers south of Amman, the site provides researchers access to 21 different archaeological strata containing over 50,000 pottery fragments.
The natural spring near the site served as the sole water source for travelers between Amman and Madaba until the 1930s.
Location: Amman
GPS coordinates: 31.86860,35.88810
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:13
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