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The Digital Archaeological Atlas of the Holy Land

 


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DAAHL Site Record for Umm Qeis:

DAAHL SITE #: 353201854
SIZE: 2100000
ELEVATION: 348
SITE NAME: Umm Qeis
LATITUDE: 32.65540
LONGITUDE: 35.67800
NOTES: Elevation from Google Elevation Service.
Alternate Site Names:
MNEMONIC ARTICLE SITE NAME
GADARA
UMM QEIS

Site Components:
PERIOD FEATURE TYPE SIZE (ha) DESCRIPTION
Unspecified Tabun / Oven 0
Unspecified Quarry 0
Unspecified Mosaic / Tesserae / Opus Sectile / Opus Reticulatum
Upper Paleolithic Cistern 0
Upper Paleolithic Qanat 0
Hellenistic Fortified Settlement / Structure
Hellenistic Courtyard 0
Hellenistic Aqueduct or Water Channel 0
Late Hellenistic Tabun / Oven 0
Late Hellenistic Hearth
Nabatean Tabun / Oven 0
Roman Fortified Settlement / Structure 0
Roman Isolated Structure / House 0
Roman Courtyard 0
Roman Temple / Shrine 0
Roman Aqueduct or Water Channel 0
Roman Cistern 0
Roman Birket / Water Reservoir / Vaulted Pool 0
Roman Qanat 0
Roman Baths / Bathroom 0
Roman Road / Street / Path 0
Roman Theater/Odeum 0
Roman Monumental Gateway / Arch 0
Roman Rock-Cut Shaft Tomb/Cave 0
Roman Burial Cave (Loculus / Arcosolium Type) 0
Roman Hypogaeum
Roman Mausoleum 0
Roman Sarcophagus 0
Roman Mosaic / Tesserae / Opus Sectile / Opus Reticulatum 0
Roman Frescoes 0
Roman Statue / Sculpture / Bas-Relief 0
Roman Nymphaeum
Roman Latin Inscription 0
Roman Hearth 0
Early Roman Sherd / Flint Scatter 0
Early Roman Temple / Shrine 0
Early Roman Aqueduct or Water Channel 0
Early Roman Tabun / Oven 0
Late Roman Aqueduct or Water Channel 0
Late Roman Colombarium 0
Late Roman Other Type of Tomb 0
Late Roman Statue / Sculpture / Bas-Relief 0
Late Roman Greek Inscription 0
Byzantine Fortified Settlement / Structure 0
Byzantine Church / Chapel 0
Byzantine Aqueduct or Water Channel 0
Byzantine Baths / Bathroom 0
Byzantine Road / Street / Path 0
Byzantine Mausoleum 0
Byzantine Burial In Church 0
Byzantine Frescoes
Byzantine Greek Inscription 0
Early Byzantine Isolated Structure / House
Early Byzantine Church / Chapel
Early Byzantine Aqueduct or Water Channel 0
Early Byzantine Cistern 0
Early Byzantine Baths / Bathroom
Early Byzantine Storage Facility / Silo 0
Early Byzantine Tabun / Oven 0
Early Byzantine Kiln 0
Early Byzantine Cemetery / Necropolis 0
Early Byzantine Other Type of Tomb 0
Early Byzantine Mosaic / Tesserae / Opus Sectile / Opus Reticulatum 0
Late Byzantine Fortified Settlement / Structure 0
Late Byzantine Isolated Structure / House 0
Late Byzantine Church / Chapel
Late Byzantine Mosque / Minaret 0
Late Byzantine Aqueduct or Water Channel 0
Late Byzantine Cistern 0
Late Byzantine Tabun / Oven 0
Islamic Mosque / Minaret 0
Umayyad Fortified Settlement / Structure
Umayyad Church / Chapel
Umayyad Mosque / Minaret 0
Umayyad Tabun / Oven 0
Umayyad Sarcophagus 0
Ayubid Tabun / Oven 0
Ayubid/Mamluk Sherd / Flint Scatter
Ayubid/Mamluk Other / Unspecified Structure or Wall Foundations 0
Ayubid/Mamluk Mosque / Minaret 0
Ayubid/Mamluk Tabun / Oven 0
Mamluk Tabun / Oven 0
Ottoman Cemetery / Necropolis 0
Late Ottoman Village Site (No Fortifications) 0
Late Ottoman Tower 0
Late Ottoman Tabun / Oven
Late Ottoman Stables

Condition Report: 1997-06-21
OVERALL CONDITION: Good
OVERALL RATING: Site Already Protected
CUMULATIVE RISK: Unknown / Not Noted
SEVERITY OF RISK: Unknown
NOTES: Coins. Disturbance also codes:(21,31,11,24). *Crypt was constructed in the 1st half of 4th cent.AD. *There was an open Air mosqe(Musalla).
DATE VISITED: 1997-06-21
ENTERED BY: QF/HA
DATE ENTERED: 1997-06-21
Threats in this Condition Report:
THREAT: Road or Highway (construction)
THREAT SEVERITY: Significant damage
THREAT: Quarrying
THREAT SEVERITY: Little or no damage
THREAT: Cultivation
THREAT SEVERITY: Significant damage
THREAT: Erosion - General
THREAT SEVERITY: Significant damage
THREAT: Construction - General
THREAT SEVERITY: Little or no damage
THREAT: Water Control Facility / Structure (operation)
THREAT SEVERITY: Little or no damage
THREAT: Other Development
THREAT SEVERITY: Significant damage
THREAT: Other Human Impacts - Other
THREAT SEVERITY: Little or no damage

Disturbances in this Condition Report:
DISTURBANCE: Archaeological Excavation
RISK: Unknown / Not Noted
TIMING: Unknown
DISTURBANCE: Modern Houses
RISK: Unknown / Not Noted
TIMING: Unknown
DISTURBANCE: Reuse of Ancient Masonry
RISK: Unknown / Not Noted
TIMING: Unknown

 

Condition Report: 0000-00-00
OVERALL CONDITION: No Information
OVERALL RATING: No Information
CUMULATIVE RISK: Unknown / Not Noted
SEVERITY OF RISK: Unknown
NOTES: Coins. Disturbance also codes:(21,31,11,24). *Crypt was constructed in the 1st half of 4th cent.AD. *There was an open Air mosqe(Musalla).
DATE VISITED: 0000-00-00
DATE ENTERED: 0000-00-00
Threats in this Condition Report:
THREAT: Road or Highway (construction)
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Quarrying
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Cultivation
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Erosion - General
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Construction - General
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Water Control Facility / Structure (operation)
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Other Development
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Other Human Impacts - Other
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown

Disturbances in this Condition Report:
DISTURBANCE: Structural Decay
RISK: Unknown / Not Noted
TIMING: Unknown

 

Condition Report: 0000-00-00
OVERALL CONDITION: No Information
OVERALL RATING: No Information
CUMULATIVE RISK: Unknown / Not Noted
SEVERITY OF RISK: Unknown
NOTES: Coins. Disturbance also codes:(21,31,11,24). *Crypt was constructed in the 1st half of 4th cent.AD. *There was an open Air mosqe(Musalla).
DATE VISITED: 0000-00-00
DATE ENTERED: 0000-00-00
Threats in this Condition Report:
THREAT: Road or Highway (construction)
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Quarrying
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Cultivation
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Erosion - General
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Construction - General
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Water Control Facility / Structure (operation)
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Other Development
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Other Human Impacts - Other
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown

Disturbances in this Condition Report:
DISTURBANCE: Agricultural Use (General)
RISK: Unknown / Not Noted
TIMING: Unknown

 

Condition Report: 0000-00-00
OVERALL CONDITION: No Information
OVERALL RATING: No Information
CUMULATIVE RISK: Unknown / Not Noted
SEVERITY OF RISK: Unknown
NOTES: Coins. Disturbance also codes:(21,31,11,24). *Crypt was constructed in the 1st half of 4th cent.AD. *There was an open Air mosqe(Musalla).
DATE VISITED: 0000-00-00
DATE ENTERED: 0000-00-00
Threats in this Condition Report:
THREAT: Road or Highway (construction)
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Quarrying
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Cultivation
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Erosion - General
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Construction - General
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Water Control Facility / Structure (operation)
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Other Development
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Other Human Impacts - Other
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown

Disturbances in this Condition Report:
DISTURBANCE: Bulldozing
RISK: Unknown / Not Noted
TIMING: Unknown

 

Condition Report: 0000-00-00
OVERALL CONDITION: No Information
OVERALL RATING: No Information
CUMULATIVE RISK: Unknown / Not Noted
SEVERITY OF RISK: Unknown
NOTES: Coins. Disturbance also codes:(21,31,11,24). *Crypt was constructed in the 1st half of 4th cent.AD. *There was an open Air mosqe(Musalla).
DATE VISITED: 0000-00-00
DATE ENTERED: 0000-00-00
Threats in this Condition Report:
THREAT: Road or Highway (construction)
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Quarrying
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Cultivation
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Erosion - General
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Construction - General
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Water Control Facility / Structure (operation)
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Other Development
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown
THREAT: Other Human Impacts - Other
THREAT SEVERITY: Unknown

Disturbances in this Condition Report:
DISTURBANCE: Modern Tombs/Cemetery
RISK: Unknown / Not Noted
TIMING: Unknown

 
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SERIAL NAME: ADAJ 20,p.5-8. (Arabic)
REFERENCE: DE VRIES B.1973
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SERIAL NAME: ADAJ 18,p.77,pls.47-48.
REFERENCE: DUSSAUD R.1909b
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REFERENCE: PELLETT D.C.1962b
TITLE: Gadara
SERIAL NAME: IDB 2,p.335,fig.1.
REFERENCE: PICCIRILLO M.1984
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SERIAL NAME: ADAJ 28,p.333-342.
REFERENCE: ROSENBERGER M.1978
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SERIAL NAME: ADAJ 24,p.157-161,pl.99,plan.
REFERENCE: WAGNER-LUX U. & VRIEZEN K.J.H.1980a
TITLE: A Preliminary Report on the Excavations at Gadara (Umm Qes) in Jordan from 1976 to 1979
SERIAL NAME: ADAJ 24,p.157-161,pl.99,plan.
REFERENCE: WAGNER-LUX U. & VRIEZEN K.J.H.1980b
TITLE: Vorlaufiger Bericht uber die Ausgrabungen in Gadara (Umm Qes) inJordanien in den Jahren 1976-1978
SERIAL NAME: ZDPV 96,p.48-58,figs.1-3,pls.2-4.
REFERENCE: WAGNER-LUX U. & VRIEZEN K.J.H.1980c
TITLE: Vorlaufiger Bericht uber die Ausgrabungen in Gadara (Umm Qes) inJordanien im jahre 1979
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REFERENCE: WAGNER-LUX U. & VRIEZEN K.J.H.1982a
TITLE: Chronique Archeologique : Umm Qeis (Gadara)
SERIAL NAME: RB 89,p.247-250,pls.11-12a.
REFERENCE: WAGNER-LUX U. & VRIEZEN K.J.H.1982b
TITLE: Vorlaufiger Bericht uber die Ausgrabungen in Gadara (Umm Qes) inJordanien im Jahre 1980
SERIAL NAME: ZDPV 98,p.153-162,figs.1-3,pls.4-6.
REFERENCE: WAGNER-LUX U. ET AL.1978
TITLE: Bericht uber Oberflachenforschung in Gadara (Umm Qes) in Jordanien im Jahre 1974
SERIAL NAME: ZDPV 94,p.134-144,pls.11-17,map.
REFERENCE: WAGNER-LUX U. ET AL.1979
TITLE: Bericht uber Oberflachenforschung in Gadara (Umm Qes) in Jordanien im Jahre 1974
SERIAL NAME: ADAJ 23,p.31-39,pls.3-9,map.
REFERENCE: WAGNER-LUX U. ET AL.1979
TITLE: Bericht uber Oberflachenforschung in Gadara (Umm Qes) in Jordanien im Jahre 1974
SERIAL NAME: ADAJ 23,p.31-39,pls.3-9,map.
REFERENCE: WAGNER-LUX U.1978
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SERIAL NAME: ZDPV 94,p.161-163.
REFERENCE: WAGNER-LUX U.1979
TITLE: Chronique Archeologique : Umm Qeis (1974)
SERIAL NAME: RB 86,p.450-453,figs.6-7,pls.20-22a.
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SERIAL NAME: ADAJ 35,p.223-236.
REFERENCE: ZAYADINE F.1973b
TITLE: A Dated Greek Inscription from Gadara - Um Qeis
SERIAL NAME: ADAJ 18,p.78,pl.49.