Jordan. Lejjun

Item

Title
en Jordan. Lejjun
Rights
en This item is free to use for research and academic purposes; please contact archives@acorjordan.org for non-watermarked images. Commercial use is granted on a case by case basis.
Description
en This Roman fortress measures 190 by 242 meters and covers 4.6 hectares. This site originally held 2,000 legionaires, which decreased to about 1,000. The main occupation period was the late 3rd to the early 4th century. This site was affected by the earthquake in 363 (Nancy Lapp collection notes)
Format
en 35mm Slide
ID from Starchive
136202
Official Place Name
en Lejjun / Lajjun
Google Maps Place Name
Al-Lajjun
Tag
en Betthorus
en Bronze Age
en Roman
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