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The Neolithic of the Levant (1978)
A.M.T. Moore (Oxford University)

Chapter 4: Neolithic 2 Wadi Dhobai (Pages 241-243)

The Wadi Dhobai is in TransJordan southeast of Amman beside the road from Qasr Mushatta to Qasr Tuba. Site B is situated at the junction of a tributary wadi with the main valley floor. Remains of several circular huts were found at the site constructed of stones set upright in the ground. These presumably served as foundations for a light superstructure of poles -- brush -- skins. There were two hearths in an occupation layer associated with these huts ...

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