Occupational History
The site is commonly thought to have been destroyed and abandoned by the earthquake of 747/8, but an analysis of Baramki's detailed reporting shows that this is incorrect. Instead the ceramic record indicates that the occupation continued through the Ayyubid-Mamluk period, with a significant phase of occupation between 900-1000. Further excavations will no doubt contribute to a more detailed picture of the site's continued use through different periods.
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