A Top-Down, Multi-Method and Multi-Scale Approach to Studying the Byzantine–Umayyad Settlement of Umm ar-Rasas (Amman, Jordan)
The present study constitutes the latest in a series of investigations conducted between 2021 and 2023 as part of the ongoing, multidisciplinary research project at the UNESCO archaeological site of Umm ar-Rasas in Amman Governorate, Jordan, which began in 2013. Building on the foundations of previo...
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| description | The present study constitutes the latest in a series of investigations conducted between 2021 and 2023 as part of the ongoing, multidisciplinary research project at the UNESCO archaeological site of Umm ar-Rasas in Amman Governorate, Jordan, which began in 2013. Building on the foundations of previous studies, this latest research offers a comprehensive analysis of the region, with a special focus on pinpointing the boundaries of the Byzantine–Umayyad settlement. The delineation of these boundaries has hitherto been the subject of theoretical discourse only, thus rendering this study a significant addition to the field. An innovative multi-dimensional, multi-methodological, and multi-scalar approach has been adopted, incorporating the capabilities of remote sensing technologies, archaeological surveys, laser scans, and geophysical prospecting to facilitate a shared interpretation of the results. This approach has culminated in the establishment of a probable configuration of the northern limits, which is truly remarkable. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-65ca3fec284e4b7abe3c4182fd6db2f72025-08-20T02:33:46ZengMDPI AGHeritage2571-94082025-05-018517710.3390/heritage8050177A Top-Down, Multi-Method and Multi-Scale Approach to Studying the Byzantine–Umayyad Settlement of Umm ar-Rasas (Amman, Jordan)Marilena Cozzolino0Francesca Di Palma1Roberto Gabrielli2Paolo Mauriello3Giuseppe Scardozzi4Department of Biosciences and Territory, University of Molise, C.da Fonte Lappone, 86090 Pesche, ItalyInstitute of Heritage Sciences (ISPC), National Council of Researches, 73100 Lecce, ItalyThe International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies (ISMEO), 00186 Roma, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, ItalyInstitute of Heritage Sciences (ISPC), National Council of Researches, 73100 Lecce, ItalyThe present study constitutes the latest in a series of investigations conducted between 2021 and 2023 as part of the ongoing, multidisciplinary research project at the UNESCO archaeological site of Umm ar-Rasas in Amman Governorate, Jordan, which began in 2013. Building on the foundations of previous studies, this latest research offers a comprehensive analysis of the region, with a special focus on pinpointing the boundaries of the Byzantine–Umayyad settlement. The delineation of these boundaries has hitherto been the subject of theoretical discourse only, thus rendering this study a significant addition to the field. An innovative multi-dimensional, multi-methodological, and multi-scalar approach has been adopted, incorporating the capabilities of remote sensing technologies, archaeological surveys, laser scans, and geophysical prospecting to facilitate a shared interpretation of the results. This approach has culminated in the establishment of a probable configuration of the northern limits, which is truly remarkable.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/8/5/177Umm ar-RasasByzantine–Umayyad settlementremote sensing analysislaser scanninggeophysical prospections |
| spellingShingle | Marilena Cozzolino Francesca Di Palma Roberto Gabrielli Paolo Mauriello Giuseppe Scardozzi A Top-Down, Multi-Method and Multi-Scale Approach to Studying the Byzantine–Umayyad Settlement of Umm ar-Rasas (Amman, Jordan) Heritage Umm ar-Rasas Byzantine–Umayyad settlement remote sensing analysis laser scanning geophysical prospections |
| title | A Top-Down, Multi-Method and Multi-Scale Approach to Studying the Byzantine–Umayyad Settlement of Umm ar-Rasas (Amman, Jordan) |
| title_full | A Top-Down, Multi-Method and Multi-Scale Approach to Studying the Byzantine–Umayyad Settlement of Umm ar-Rasas (Amman, Jordan) |
| title_fullStr | A Top-Down, Multi-Method and Multi-Scale Approach to Studying the Byzantine–Umayyad Settlement of Umm ar-Rasas (Amman, Jordan) |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Top-Down, Multi-Method and Multi-Scale Approach to Studying the Byzantine–Umayyad Settlement of Umm ar-Rasas (Amman, Jordan) |
| title_short | A Top-Down, Multi-Method and Multi-Scale Approach to Studying the Byzantine–Umayyad Settlement of Umm ar-Rasas (Amman, Jordan) |
| title_sort | top down multi method and multi scale approach to studying the byzantine umayyad settlement of umm ar rasas amman jordan |
| topic | Umm ar-Rasas Byzantine–Umayyad settlement remote sensing analysis laser scanning geophysical prospections |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/8/5/177 |
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