book chapter

The excavation of Abu Hureyra 1

Village on the Euphrates: from foraging to farming at Abu Hureyra, byA.M.T. Moore, G.C. Hillman, A.J. Legge ; with contributions by J. Huxtable ... [et al • London • Published In 2000 • Pages: 105-131

By: Moore, A. M. T. (Andrew Michael Tangye).

Abstract

Moore describes the excavation of Abu Hureyra 1 in Trench E: their methods of excavation, its complex stratigraphy, the architectural findings, the three phases, and some of the artifacts from the various pits. He describes how space might have been used within the settlement (the layout of the dwellings, how they might have been built, the bench area, where food preparation took place, etc.) and how the settlement changed over time. Moore shows how the stratigraphy from the various trenches corresponds to the various phases at the site. The dates for Abu Hureyra 1 are described, including 5 grains of domesticated rye. The calibrated date for Abu Hureyra 1 is 12,700-11,100 calibrated B.P.

HRAF PubDate

2009

Region

Middle East

Sub Region

Middle East

Document Type

book chapter

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry; 2007

Field Date

1971 reconnaissance, 1972-1973 field work

Coverage Date

11,500 B.P.-10,000 B.P.

Coverage Place

Abu Hureyra 1, Syria

Notes

A. T. M. Moore

For bibliographical references see M084 document 14:Moore

LCCN

98002893

LCSH

Neolithic period--Syria/Excavations (Archaeology)--Syria/Abu Hureyra, Tall (Syria)/Syria--Antiquities