Step into a 3D virtual walk-through of the Neolithic settlement at Al-Beidha, near Little Petra, and explore the remains of an early farming community in southern Jordan. Move between panoramic viewpoints to examine the low stone foundations of circular and rectangular buildings, tracing their outlines across the excavated ground. Look closely at the arrangement of walls, entrances and spaces between structures to appreciate how individual dwellings fitted into the village. Wider views place these modest remains beneath the surrounding sandstone cliffs, connecting the settlement’s layout with the terrain in which its inhabitants built their homes.
The walk-through invites you to consider everyday life during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period, when communities cultivated crops and developed increasingly permanent settlements. Compare the different building forms and pause over the surviving foundations, which offer clues to changes in construction and the organisation of domestic space. These remains provide a starting point for exploring how people accommodated household activities and shared life within a growing village. Whether preparing for a visit or exploring remotely, the experience helps make Al-Beidha’s archaeological features easier to understand, encouraging attention to the small architectural details through which researchers investigate early settled life in the Levant.
