Wadi Faynan 16
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Wadi Faynan, a rugged, sun-drenched valley in Southern Jordan holding the whispers of human history within its dusty embrace. I invite you to stand with me upon this seemingly unassuming knoll, located just before…
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As we step forward along the dusty pathway of the knoll, our first stop brings us to the southern edge of the excavation area, overlooking the lower gravel terraces. Look closely at the shallow depressions cut into the hardened…
Listen in the app3The Burnt Storage Building
Continuing our journey deeper into the heart of the settlement, we arrive at the remains of one of the most remarkable and fortuitous discoveries at Wadi Faynan 16. Before you lies the meticulously excavated footprint of a dense,…
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We now move a short distance to a smaller, more intimately scaled circular structure, an area that hummed with the focused energy of intense, specialized labor. This seemingly unassuming space has been definitively identified as…
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Our path now takes us to the far northern edge of the settlement mound, to a feature that might seem unglamorous to a casual visitor, but is considered absolute gold dust by archaeologists. You are looking at the location of the…
Listen in the app6Structure O75: The Grand Amphitheater
Now, prepare yourself for the absolute centerpiece of Wadi Faynan 16, an architectural marvel that completely rewrites the history books. We are standing at the edge of Structure O75, the monumental communal enclosure located…
Listen in the app7The Amphitheater Trough and Benches
Let us descend into the architectural details of the great amphitheater, Structure O75, to truly appreciate the craftsmanship of the Neolithic mind. As you look down at the meticulously plastered floor, notice the remarkable…
Listen in the app8Structure O100 and The Architectural Shift
As we move from the grand expanse of the amphitheater, we encounter a fascinating architectural anomaly directly adjacent, situated entirely within the footprint of the older enclosure. This is Structure O100, and it represents a…
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Our final stop within the excavated boundaries of the settlement brings us to a deeply intimate and profoundly spiritual aspect of life at Wadi Faynan 16. We are standing over the domestic living quarters, but we are focusing not…
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As our journey through Wadi Faynan 16 comes to an end, let us walk to the edge of the knoll and cast our gaze out across the sweeping expanse of the wadi. The harsh, brilliant sun casts long, deep shadows over the rugged terrain,…
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What is Wadi Faynan 16?
Wadi Faynan 16 is a place with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.6228, 35.5019 |
| Last updated |
