Monday, August 24, 2009

Damiyah

The Damiyah dolmen field is the largest such field in Jordan. Over 300 dolmens have been counted in the field which stretches along the eastern foothills in the Jordan valley. These dolmen are functioned as tombs 5000 years ago, during the Early Bronze I period. Unfortunately, many of the dolmens are being destroyed each year by the Travco company that is quarrying the valuable travertine stone in the field.

Stop by and see these endangered archaeological artifacts.

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