The Early Prehistory of Wadi Faynan, Southern Jordan: Archaeological Survey of Wadis Faynan, Ghuwayr and al-Bustan and evaluation of the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A Site of WF16

The 25 chapters of this major study each present the results of excavation carried out at this pre-neolithic site in Jordan. Published in an oversized format (8.5x12"), a wealth of drawings, photos, charts, and other visual aids are incorporated into the text. Four initial chapters describe the archaeological survey of the region, including its rock art. Subsequent chapters discuss topics that include the sediment micromorphology, chipped stone, worked bone, and radiocarbon dates. The final chapter, WF16 and the pre-pottery neolithic of the southern Levant is given in both English and Arabic versions. A detailed bibliography is provided; there is no index. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation c2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)