Reconstructed Neolithic House

Beidha, Jordan

Understanding a neolithic site can be daunting for the non-specialist, but at Beidha the visitor can view scientific reconstructions of what the dwellings may have looked like. This is really a type of experimental archaeology, designed to answer questions such as:

• were the roofs flat or pointed?
• how long did it take to build the houses?
• what skills and materials were required in their construction?
• how often did they need repair?
• how hot or cold were they, at different times of the year?