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Jawa
요르단
Bronze Age archaeological site in Jordan
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Jawa, an extraordinary and enigmatic archaeological site nestled deep within the Harret al-Sham, the unforgiving Black Desert of northeastern Jordan. Before we begin our journey through this ancient marvel, I must…
Listen in the app2The Great Deflection Dam of Wadi Rajil
As we move to the northeastern edge of the site, we arrive at the dry, rocky channel of the Wadi Rajil. Please remember that all the historical and archaeological insights provided at this stop are drawn from external scholarly…
Listen in the app3The Main Supply Canal and Silt Basins
Following the path of the diverted water away from the wadi, we now walk alongside the shallow depression of the main supply canal. As with our previous stops, please bear in mind that the information presented here relies…
Listen in the app4The Upper Reservoir (Pool 1)
We have now reached the heart of Jawa's water storage system: the Upper Reservoir, designated by archaeologists as Pool 1. Once again, I remind you that this analysis is based exclusively on external scholarly records regarding…
Listen in the app5The Massive Fortification Walls
Leaving the reservoir, we ascend the rocky slope toward the upper town, passing through the remnants of Jawa's massive fortification walls. As is customary on our tour, please note that all architectural and historical details…
Listen in the app6The Upper Town and Circular Dwellings
Having passed through the defensive perimeter, we now enter the heart of the upper town, the residential sector of Jawa. Please keep in mind the standing disclaimer: all information regarding this ancient settlement is drawn from…
Listen in the app7The Central Cisterns and Animal Pens
Moving eastward through the settlement, we come to a lower, flatter area characterized by a series of smaller stone enclosures and deep, rock-cut cisterns. A final reminder that the historical context provided here relies…
Listen in the app8The Eastern Necropolis and Site Exit
Our journey concludes on the eastern outskirts of the settlement, an area that serves as the ancient necropolis, the city of the dead. Please note once more that all information in this section is based on external archaeological…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our comprehensive audio tour of Jawa, I invite you to take one final, lingering look at the vast, silent expanse of the Harret al-Sham. Please remember, as noted throughout our journey, the historical and…
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What is Jawa?
Jawa is a place in 요르단 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 요르단 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.3350, 37.0033 |
| Last updated |