Reconstructing the Chronology of the House XVII-XVIII Complex at Umm el-Jimal, East Jordan: Radiocarbon Dates of Organic Inclusions of Architectural Mortars

Radiocarbon dating of organic inclusions from the House XVII-XVIII Complex at Umm el-Jimal, East Jordan, reveals that the structure was likely constructed or plastered during the middle Byzantine period. This finding aligns with historical and archaeological evidence indicating Umm el-Jimal's flourishing population during this time, suggesting the house was built to accommodate the growing demand for housing. The study utilized accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) to date fine straws and charcoal fragments embedded in preserved architectural lime mortars and plasters, providing a non-invasive method to refine the site's chronology without extensive excavation.

Al-Bashaireh, K. (2014). Reconstructing the Chronology of the House XVII-XVIII Complex at Umm el-Jimal, East Jordan: Radiocarbon Dates of Organic Inclusions of Architectural Mortars. Radiocarbon, 56(1), 245–256. https://doi.org/10.2458/56.16945