essay

Natufian settlement in the Azraq Basin, eastern Jordan

natufian culture in the levant • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1991 • Pages: 235-242

By: Garrard, Andrew N..

Abstract
Research in the Azraq Basin has found over 100 prehistoric sites, but only one has definite Natufian affinities. It is a deflated site situated among silt dunes about one kilometer south of some perennial springs. A six meter square sounding was excavated. Stone and bone tools were found along with faunal remains and some human remains. The site appears to have been a base camp.
Subjects
Identification
Archaeological excavation methods
Processing of basic materials
Weapons
Fauna
Burial practices and funerals
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
1975-1989
Coverage Date
early to mid Natufian
Coverage Place
Azraq 18 or Ain el-Saratan, Azraq Basin, eastern Jordan
Notes
Andrew N. Garrard
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-244)
LCSH
Natufian culture/Middle East--Antiquities