Ancient copper fire in the heart of Faynan
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Khirbat Nuqayb al-Asaymir (KNA) is an archaeologically significant site in southern Jordan, located in the Faynan copper mining region. KNA was a key center for metallurgical production during the Iron Age and the Roman-Byzantine periods. The site contains remains of copper smelting furnaces, slag mounds, and workshops, offering deep insights into ancient industrial technologies and labor organization.