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Numayra

Excavations at the Early Bronze Age Townsite in Jordan, 1977-1983
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This volume presents the resultsof archeological research atthe Early Bronze Age sites ofNumayra and Ras an-Numayra,conducted to investigate therise of Early Bronze Age urbansociety with a distinctive focuson links between environmentaland social systems.

List of Illustrations

List of Tables

Preface

Meredith S. Chesson

Supporters of the Expedition to the Dead Sea Plain, Jordan

1. Introduction: The 1977–1983 Excavations at Numayra and Ras an- Numayra

Meredith S. Chesson

2. Geology and Geomorphology

Jack Donahue

3. Central Area Excavations

Meredith S. Chesson

4. Town Walls and Gate Systems: East Town Area Excavations (Phases 1A–2B) and West Gate Area Excavations (Phases 1A–2B)

R. Thomas Schaub and Meredith S. Chesson

5. Pottery Typology at Numayra

R. Thomas Schaub

6. Excavations at Ras an- Numayra

Meredith S. Chesson, R. Thomas Schaub, Gillian Bentley, and Michael Coogan

7. Storage in Numayra in Phases 1A–2C

Meredith S. Chesson and Nathan Goodale

8. Crop Storage, Processing, and Cooking Practices at Numayra: The Plant Remains

Chantel E. White, David McCreery, and Fabian Toro

9. Chipped Stone Tools from Numayra and Ras an- Numayra

Mark A. McConaughy

10. Basketry, Cordage, Plant Fibers, and Weaving Tools from Numayra

J. M. Adovasio, J. S. Illingworth, T. Miller- Sporrer, M. L. Greek, and S. L. Dost Kerchusky

11. Seal Impressions and Sherds with Markings from Numayra

Nancy Lapp

12. Ornaments Excavated at Numayra, Jordan

N. H. Broeder and H. C. W. Skinner

Bibliography

Appendixes

Appendix A. Master Locus Lists for Numayra’s Central, East Tower, and West Gate Areas and Ras an- Numayra

Meredith S. Chesson, R. Thomas Schaub, and Walter E. Rast

Appendix B. Pottery Plates

Meredith S. Chesson, R. Thomas Schaub, and Walter E. Rast

Appendix C. Illustrated Profiles

Meredith S. Chesson

Appendix D. Registered Objects

Meredith S. Chesson, R. Thomas Schaub, and Walter E. Rast


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