Hesban 5: Archaeological Survey of the Hesban Region

This volume contains the results of the three-year survey conducted of the region around Hesban. The survey mapped out all the sites within a 10-kilometer radius of Hesban, collecting surface artifacts, as well as photographing and sketching visible architectural features in order to get a clear picture of the occupational history of the entire region. Included is a catalogue of the sites complete with detailed photographs and a summary of each period for the region.

About the Hesban Series

This series provides reports on anthropological and archaeological findings gleaned from the site of Tell Hesban, Jordan, during five seasons of excavation. Sponsored principally by Andrews University, the Hesban Expedition received international recognition as the first regional project in Jordan. Each volume of this series describes a specific aspect of the excavation and has been authored by one or more specialists in the subject. Authors in this series include Lawrence T. Geraty, Robert D. Ibach Jr., Øystein S. LaBianca, Larry A. Mitchel, Paul J. Ray Jr., Leona G. Running, and S. Douglas Waterhouse, among others. The hardcover volumes are highly illustrated and completely indexed.

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CHAPTER 1: Introduction
CHAPTER 2: Catalogue of Sites
CHAPTER 3: Characterizations of Periods
CHAPTER 4: Summary and Conclusions

APPENDIX A: Project Area Sites Visited by C. R. Conder in 1881-1882
APPENDIX B: Sample Site Report Form

References
Index

Title: Hesban 5: Archaeological Survey of the Hesban Region: Catalogue of Sites and Characterization of Periods
Author: Robert Ibach
ISBN-13: 978-0-943872-16-2
Year: 1987
Pages: 313