List of Illustrations
List of Tables
Preface
Meredith S. Chesson
Supporters of the Expedition to the Dead Sea Plain, Jordan
1. Introduction: The 1977–1983 Excavations at Numayra and Ras an- Numayra
Meredith S. Chesson
2. Geology and Geomorphology
Jack Donahue
3. Central Area Excavations
Meredith S. Chesson
4. Town Walls and Gate Systems: East Town Area Excavations (Phases 1A–2B) and West Gate Area Excavations (Phases 1A–2B)
R. Thomas Schaub and Meredith S. Chesson
5. Pottery Typology at Numayra
R. Thomas Schaub
6. Excavations at Ras an- Numayra
Meredith S. Chesson, R. Thomas Schaub, Gillian Bentley, and Michael Coogan
7. Storage in Numayra in Phases 1A–2C
Meredith S. Chesson and Nathan Goodale
8. Crop Storage, Processing, and Cooking Practices at Numayra: The Plant Remains
Chantel E. White, David McCreery, and Fabian Toro
9. Chipped Stone Tools from Numayra and Ras an- Numayra
Mark A. McConaughy
10. Basketry, Cordage, Plant Fibers, and Weaving Tools from Numayra
J. M. Adovasio, J. S. Illingworth, T. Miller- Sporrer, M. L. Greek, and S. L. Dost Kerchusky
11. Seal Impressions and Sherds with Markings from Numayra
Nancy Lapp
12. Ornaments Excavated at Numayra, Jordan
N. H. Broeder and H. C. W. Skinner
Bibliography
Appendixes
Appendix A. Master Locus Lists for Numayra’s Central, East Tower, and West Gate Areas and Ras an- Numayra
Meredith S. Chesson, R. Thomas Schaub, and Walter E. Rast
Appendix B. Pottery Plates
Meredith S. Chesson, R. Thomas Schaub, and Walter E. Rast
Appendix C. Illustrated Profiles
Meredith S. Chesson
Appendix D. Registered Objects
Meredith S. Chesson, R. Thomas Schaub, and Walter E. Rast