essay

Beidha: an early Natufian encampment in southern Jordan

natufian culture in the levant • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1991 • Pages: 245-261

By: Byrd, Brian F..

Abstract
Byrd summarizes the results of the Beidha Natufian excavations. This includes the ecological context, the Natufian stratigraphy, the chipped stone assemblage, marine shells that were probably used as ornaments, subsistence, and hearths and roasting areas. No walls, structures, storage facilities, or stone pavements were found.
Subjects
Lithic industries
General tools
Geography
Cultural stratigraphy
Hunting and trapping
Heating and lighting equipment
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
1958-1967, 1983
Coverage Date
12,910±250 BP - 10,910±520 BP
Coverage Place
Beidha, southern Jordan
Notes
Brian F. Byrd
Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-264)
LCSH
Natufian culture/Middle East--Antiquities