The Archaeological Survey and Excavation of As-Sadaqa, Southern Jordan


 

Area of study: Sadaqa - Maan

Status of Project and date of conduction:  2007

Partners: None

Brief about the Project: The project aimed to identify all recorded structures and features located within the area.

Significant Finds: During our survey in the area, twenty eight sites have been identified and these sites include watchtowers, remains of ancient roads as well as villages. Archaeological soundings within the studied area addressed a range of research questions about the history of the site and the living patterns of the people who inhabited this region.

Local community engagement (employment and public awareness):

Members of the local community were actively engaged in the work as workers.

Publications related to the project:

Al-Salameen, Z., Twaissi, S. and Abudanah, F. (2008): Preliminary Report on the Archaeological Investigations of as-Sadaqa, Southern Jordan, 2007. Annual of the Department of Antiquities of Jordan 52, 397-416.