Desert wells in the Dubaij. Preliminary report on archaeological investigations. The Al-Subiyah project, 2011 Cover Image

Desert wells in the Dubaij. Preliminary report on archaeological investigations. The Al-Subiyah project, 2011
Desert wells in the Dubaij. Preliminary report on archaeological investigations. The Al-Subiyah project, 2011

Author(s): Franciszek Pawlicki
Subject(s): Archaeology
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: As-Sabbiya; Dubaij; desert well; cistern; shaft; ground water

Summary/Abstract: The archaeological fieldwork in 2011 at the site of Dubaij situated on the Al-Subiyah plateau focused on the exploration of two desert wells and their immediate surroundings. One was a large well-cistern, the other a small well; they appear to have been complementary to one another, but the question remains to be resolved. The two shafts were cleared of accumulated sand and modern rubbish, reaching the modern water-table. Both were found to be constructed skillfully of undressed sandstone blocks and slabs without the use of bonding mortar.

  • Issue Year: 1/2014
  • Issue No: XXIII
  • Page Range: 462-470
  • Page Count: 9