Tafila · Archaeological Site

Khirbat Nuqayb al-Asaymir

Ancient copper fire in the heart of Faynan

Overview

About Khirbat Nuqayb al-Asaymir

Khirbat Nuqayb al-Asaymir (KNA) is an archaeologically significant site in southern Jordan, located in the Faynan copper mining region. KNA was a key center for metallurgical production during the Iron Age and the Roman-Byzantine periods. The site contains remains of copper smelting furnaces, slag mounds, and workshops, offering deep insights into ancient industrial technologies and labor organization.

Key features

🔥 Copper Smelting Furnaces

Remains of ancient copper smelting technology.

⛰️ Slag Mounds

Large heaps of copper slag from millennia of production.

🏭 Workshops

Industrial workshops for metal processing.

Research

Latest research

Islamic Faynan Settlement History

Research Team

Department of Antiquities of Jordan2021

Erosion Effects on Archaeological Sites using Aerial Photography

Research Team

Elsevier2017

KNA and Middle Islamic Metallurgy in Faynan

Research Team

ResearchGate2012

Excavations at Khirbat en-Nahas 2002–2009

Thomas E. Levy, et al.

Edom Lowlands Regional Archaeology Project2009

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Khirbat Nuqayb al-Asaymir

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Khirbat Nuqayb al-Asaymir

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