Soil development in the context of historical land use of northern Jordan

Research at Umm Al-Jimāl, northern Jordan, reveals a correlation between historical human activity and soil properties, offering new insights into ancient landscape dynamics. By surveying material culture scatters on agricultural fields alongside plant-available phosphate levels near the sites of Abila and Umm el-Jimal, scientists found evidence linking past activities to periods of landscape change. Initial findings suggest that level plateaus in the region may be old and stable, while soil creep appears to occur at their edges. This approach holds promise for reconstructing ancient agricultural practices and understanding long-term environmental transformations.

Lucke, B., & Schörner, G. (2015). Soil development in the context of historical land use of northern Jordan. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.20295827