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First results of the excavations at Salibiya I, Lower Jordan Valley

natufian culture in the levant • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1991 • Pages: 161-171

By: Crabtree, Pam J., Campana, Douglas V., Belfer-Cohen, Anna, Bar-Yosef, Daniella E..

Abstract
Salibaiya I is a late Natufian site in the lower Jordan valley, 230 meters below sea level. Crabtree et al. present their findings from the first season of excavations at this site. The site contains stone, bone, and shell artifacts. The authors were able to offer a preliminary analysis on the fauna exploited by the inhabitants of the site. They classifiy the site as a seasonal camp.
Subjects
Fauna
Diet
Ornament
Settlement patterns
Archaeological excavation methods
tradition
Epipaleolithic
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2007
Field Date
1987
Coverage Date
11,530±1550 BP
Coverage Place
Salibiya I, Israel and Palestinian Autonomous Areas
Notes
Pam J. Crabtree, Douglas V. Campana, Anna Belfer-Cohen, and Daniella E. Bar-Yosef
Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-172)
LCSH
Natufian culture/Middle East--Antiquities