Umm Al-Jimāl Archaeological Project Field Seasons
Umm Al-Jimāl Archaeological Project Staff photo, 1984 (UJAP)
Below is a full list of all field seasons along with a brief summary of each. A list of participants, additional information, and photographs are forthcoming.
Please note that the UJAP is in the process of creating an interactive, geo-referenced plan of all features and excavations, which will be available to the public. In the interim, please contact us if you would like more information about any of the fieldwork.
Field Seasons
1972–73
1974
1977
1981
1984
1992
1993
1994
1996
1998
2009
2010
2012
2014
2015–16
2017
2019
2022
2023
2024
2025 & beyond
Ground-level measuring coupled with aerial survey by the Aero-Precisa company of Beirut in order to update and complete early mapping started by the Princeton University Expedition to Syria.
Four small probes carried out, along with studies of surface remains and architecture.
Fieldwork undertaken at the Barracks, Praetorium, Roman Temple/House 49, House XVIII, as well as the south and west perimeter walls. Commencement of a three-season survey of the region.
Work continued at the Praetorium and Roman Temple/House 49 and began at the Early Castellum, the NE and E gates, the Northeast and Numerianos churches, House 92, and two dumps (Areas K and L). Investigation of the ancient water system also began, and the regional survey continued.
Further work at the Numerianos Church and the early castellum. New work occurred at the Double Church, Julianos Church, and West Church. Burials and two reservoirs east of the town were investigated. Soundings identified an adjacent village.
Production of detailed architectural drawings of Houses 35, 49, and 119, as well as the Praetorium. Balloon photography was conducted over the village and town.
Fieldwork was conducted at House 119, in preparation for its future use as a museum and visitor center. Two cist tombs were excavated west of the town. Mapping of the village continued.
Fieldwork in the village in order determine its history and relationship to the nearby Byzantine town. Investigation of cist burials in two western Continuation of architectural and epigraphic surveys.
Continued work in the village and cemeteries.
Continued work in the village and cemeteries.
Digital documentation of the site and environment; study of modern Umm Al-Jimāl’s people, history, and culture using video and other media; and planning for site conservation as well as physical and virtual museums.
Continuation of 2009 work, including the completion of the project website.
Excavation, physical consolidation, and preservation of the House XVII-XVIII complex, funded by the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Heritage (AFCP). Cultural surveys and digital multimedia documentation continued.
Work continued on the House XVII-XVIII complex, funded by the AFCP, and commenced on the conservation and restoration of the site's ancient water system.
Fieldwork and conservation of the West Gate area, funded by USAID-SCHEP, and the water system.
Continued excavation and conservation of the West Gate area and the water system.
Fieldwork at three churches (Julianos, West, and Southwest), and excavation of a cist burial near the village.
Clearing and excavation to the east of the West Church, revealing additional rooms.
Continued clearing and excavation to the east of the West Church, and two probes in the courtyard.
Continued clearing and excavation to the east of the West Church, and three probes in the courtyard.
The UJAP plans to continue work at the West Church and other churches in the coming years as part of an effort to understand the social relationship between the many churches and the people of Umm Al-Jimāl.