umm jimmar
<p>Umm Al-Jimāl is a rural settlement in northern Jordan that developed spontaneously from an earlier Roman settlement around the 5th century AD and continued until the end of the 8th century. It preserves basalt buildings from the Byzantine and early Islamic periods, reflecting the architectural style of the Hauran region, as well as some former Roman military buildings that were adapted for other uses by later inhabitants. The settlement is located in a vast agricultural landscape that also includes a complex water collection system that supported agriculture and animal husbandry. The earliest buildings excavated at Umm Al-Jimāl date from the 1st century AD, when the area was part of the Nabataean Kingdom. A rich collection of inscriptions in Greek, Nabataean, Safavid, Latin, and Arabic, spanning many centuries, provides a deep understanding of the local history and reveals the evolution of the inhabitants' religious beliefs. </p>