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Related Links
There is very little on settlement patterns on the web. The
three pages listed below provide a general introduction to the
use of computers in settlement pattern research. The first one
is especially helpful, as it focuses on the country of Jordan.
http://archaeology.asu.edu/Jordan/jordgis.html - The Jordan
GIS Project
http://info.er.usgs.gov/research/gis/title.html - The US
Geological Survey GIS Page
http://www.softree.com - A simple GIS program available for
free download. This program was used to prepare the map used in
this unit. Instructors who would like to demonstrate the use of
GIS in this project are welcome to download this software and
then contact the author of this unit to receive the data files
containing the information on settlement patterns on the Karak
Plateau.
http://www.nis.gov.jo/anti/owa/period/ - The Jordan
Antiquities Database and Information System (JADIS) is an
searchable on-line database of archaeological sites in Jordan.
The
sites can be searched by time period.
http://www.kinghussein.gov.jo/his_citystates.html
-An official Jordanian government web site with a brief overview
of the
Bronze Age in Jordan.
http://www.baladna.com.jo/tourism/journey/bottom3000.html
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A timeline of the Bronze and Iron Ages in Jordan, with an
overview of
each period and their archaeological highlights.
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