FF.1. The undisturbed red soil at the bottom, dug through to bedrock in the upper left, was covered by an accumulation of soils with artifacts ranging from ashy near the bottom to grey from about 60 cm below the surface. 17 June 2015.
1. Map of water reservoirs at Byzantine Umm el-Jimal
Water from the uncontrolled ancient supply channel, winter storm, 18 Jan 2010.
Satellite image showing Byzantine-Umayyad Umm el-Jimal between neighborhoods of the modern community, with modern farms completing the surrounding spaces. The green vegetation band on the upper right represents the course of the seasonal water flow in the eroded depression that held the ancient supply canal.
FF.3, at the meter scale stick, was located outside the Praetorium Reservoir, 9 June 2015.
Same reservoir, R.1, as above on 2 Sept. 2014; preservation needs: cleanout and water-proofing.
Map 2. Schematic Reference Map of Byzantine-Umayyad Umm el-Jimal: Locations of Area FF.1-3 trenches.
Water filled Reservoir R.1, winter storm, Feb. 1 2012. Umm el-Jimal house and olive orchards in the background.
