Khirbat Ataruz, Iron Age temple ruins in Madaba Governorate, Jordan
Khirbat Ataruz sits on the Jabal Hamidah ridge between Zarqa Main and Sayl al-Hidan rivers, covering multiple archaeological layers from different periods.
The site contains settlements from the Iron Age through Islamic periods, with a temple dating to the 9th century BCE mentioned in the Mesha Stele.
Archaeological excavations revealed storage jars, altars, and incense burners with Moabite text inscriptions in the Main Sanctuary area.
The archaeological site stands 10 kilometers from Libb town and 3 kilometers from ancient Hellenistic and Roman locations including Machaerus.
A bull statue discovered in the central courtyard from the 9th century BCE provides evidence of religious practices during the Iron Age period.
GPS coordinates: 31.57442,35.66475
Latest update: March 21, 2025 06:57
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