Jordan Valley
Culture
Israeli Mom And Daughter Discover Clay Lamp from Hellenistic Period
An Israeli mother and her daughter discovered an ancient clay candle holder dating back to the Hellenistic period – when Judah Maccabee fought against the ruler of Antiochus 2,200 years ago.
While making their way through the mounds near the...
Archaeology
Greek Archaeologist Exploring Jordan’s Rich Ancient Sugar Industry
Greek archeologist Konstantinos Politis is the chairman of the Hellenic Society for Near Eastern Studies and has been excavating in Jordan for more than 30 years.
Politis' recent focus has been geared towards the production of sugar across the whole...