Archaeological excavations at Sarūq al‐Ḥadīd‐2022–2023 season: stratigraphy and new absolute chronological sequence of Area G

The 3‐month excavation conducted in Area G at Sarūq al‐Ḥadīd yielded novel insights into the historical occupation, abandonment and utilisation patterns of the site. The archaeological strata unearthed during our excavation dating span a significant timeframe, ranging from the fourth to the first mi...

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Published in:Arabian archaeology and epigraphy 2024-11, Vol.35 (1), p.71-102
Main Authors: Alkhalid, Mohammed, Alkassem, Amal, D'Auria, Alessia, Naime, Younes, Reize, Felix, Alsuwaidi, Mariam, Boraik, Mansour, Ali, Bader A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bronze Age
climate change
Iron Age
metallurgy
transition
Umm an‐Nar
Wadi Suq
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Summary:The 3‐month excavation conducted in Area G at Sarūq al‐Ḥadīd yielded novel insights into the historical occupation, abandonment and utilisation patterns of the site. The archaeological strata unearthed during our excavation dating span a significant timeframe, ranging from the fourth to the first millennium BC. Employing a stratigraphical approach, we systematically established a relative chronological sequence for the area supported by C14 absolute dating. This methodological framework enabled us to discern the temporal evolution of the site, unveiling pertinent information regarding the nature of occupation, the construction phase of the well and its temporal utilisation and the occurrences of natural phenomena such as climatic disruption, alluvial processes and sand accumulation.
ISSN:0905-7196
1600-0471
DOI:10.1111/aae.12250