Hellenistic Jebel Khalid on the Euphrates,North Syria: the archaeology and history of a Seleucid settlement [ 2003-01-01 - 2005-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Graeme Clarke (Chief Investigator) ,  The Australian National University (Managed by)

Brief description Hellenistic Jebel Khalid on the Euphrates,North Syria: the archaeology and history of a Seleucid settlement. Jebel Khalid, a large fortified town guarding a strategic crossing-point on the Euphrates, appears to have been established as a military colony early in the Seleucid period (?=Syrian Amphipolis). Excavation is revealing how far the immigrant Greek/Macedonian colonists settled down to live with the native populations. It is also revealing much about Greek defence systems; about adaptations of Greek architecture and town-planning (both public and domestic) to local conditions; about civic amenities as well as domestic and religious life; about economic and trading contacts. Important stratigraphic control is also being established over dating Hellenistic pottery, both imported and local wares.

Funding Amount $205,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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