The city was once enclosed by a massive casemate wall. Expansion to the east is clearly visible. This was during the peaceful Persian period, making a double wall unnecessary. Although some of the pottery is of high quality, it can be seen that the population living in Moab s capital city were simple farmers. Some of these objects are on display in the Friedensau museum.
European parallels are visible.
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