Tall Jalul
jordan
Home of the Ammonites and Moabites
Join the excavation of Tall Jalul on “the other side of the Jordan” and help unearth dramatic new evidence of ancient Israel’s neighbors to the east. As one of the largest tells in central Jordan, Tall Jalul witnessed nearly continuous occupation from the Bronze Age to the Islamic period. During the Iron Age, however, the site became an important settlement of the Ammonites and Moabites, two of ancient Israel’s closest neighbors and fiercest rivals.
As recent excavations have revealed, the site grew dramatically during this period, becoming a major walled town, possibly Biblical Besor. Several structures, including domestic residences and an enigmatic tri-partite building have been uncovered, as well as a stone-paved approach ramp that gave direct access to the city’s main gate.
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Details
Geographic Location
Jordan
Periods of Occupation
Iron Age
Directors
Paul Gregor
Paul Gregor is Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Archeology and Associate Director of the Institute of Archeology at Andrews University.
Constance Gane
Constance Gane is Associate Professor of Archaeology and Old Testament and Curator at the Horn Archaeological Museum at Andrews University.
