Hellenistic Jebel Khalid on the Euphrates, North Syria: the archaeology and history of a Seleucid Settlement

Jebel Khalid, a large fortified town guarding a strategic crossing point on the Euphrates, appears to have been established as a military colony early in the Seleucid period (=?Syrian Amphipolis). Excavation is revealing how the immigrant Greek colonists settled down to live with the native populations. It is also revealing much about Greek town planning and defence systems; about adaptations of Greek architecture (both public and domestic) to local conditions; about civic and religious life, as well as about economic and trading contacts. Important stratigraphic control is also being established over dating Hellenistic pottery (imported black and red glazes) as well as locally produced wares. It will thus be possible to reconstruct the nature, facilities and history of a Seleucid colonial settlement in the Levant, hitherto a missing chapter in the history of the Seleucid period. Two volumes on the site are in an advanced stage of preparation.