Volute Capitals Menu

Joel Drinkard, Jr. Professor of Old Testament  and Archaeology Southern Baptist  Theological Seminary

Outline

1. Introduction and terminology: What is a volute capital?

   1. Older terms, why "volute" is preferred 

   2. Where volute capitals have been found

2. The volute capitals of Mudaybi^c

   1. Previously known volute capitals at Mudaybi^c

   2. Karak Resources Project excavation of capitals

   3. Newly found capital 

3. Location and Function of Mudaybi^c Volute Capitals

   1. All found in immediate vicinity of gate complex

   2. New capital found lying just off pier wall of gate

   3. Volute capitals sat on top of pier walls with lintels above

4. Shiloh's Typology

   1. A five-fold typology based on design of the volute capitals

5. Recently found volute capitals

   1. A fragmentary capital from Tel Dan

   2. `Ain Sara capital from near Karak, Jordan

6. Two Previously Unpublished Volute Capital Fragments

   1. Two partial capitals found at the Amman Citadel in Amman, Jordan

7. Typology Revisited and Summary/Conclusion

   1. Suggesting a revised typology having a new type for the Mudaybi^c and Ain Sara volute Capitals