Fayfa

For the mountain range in Arabia, see Fayfa Mountains.

Fayfa, or al-Fayfa, is an archaeological site in Jordan located near the Dead Sea. Its remains have been extensively looted.

History

It is believed that Fayfa corresponds with the historic site of Praesidium, a location listed on the 6th century A.D. Madaba Map, rediscovered in 1884.^[1]

During the Mamluk period, the area of Fayfa was occupied in order to exploit "the rich agricultural potential of the entire area."^[2]

Threats

The site has been subjected to significant looting.^[3][4][5]