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Tell al-Umayri

Tell al-Umayri is an archaeological dig site in western Jordan that dates back to the Early Bronze Age and extends forwards to the Hellenistic Period. It is located near the modern capital of Amman, and is significant for its well preserved temple.

Site Information

Country: Jordan

District: Amman Governorate

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: Third Millennium BC

Oldest Culture: Bronze Age

Later Cultures: Kingdom of Ammon + Hellenistic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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