Hunting Kites (‘Desert Kites’) and Associated Structures along the Eastern Rim of the Jordanian Harrat

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate the archeological significance of desert kites along the eastern rim of the Jordanian Harrat using remote sensing.
• Utilized high resolution Google Earth images for analysis.
• Identified 44 desert kites along the eastern rim of the Harrat.
• Quantified sizes and interrelations of the identified structures and conducted statistical analysis.
• 44 desert kites were identified, revealing their spatial distribution.
• Statistical analysis provided insights into the sizes and relationships of the kites.
• Findings indicate a complex interrelation among the identified structures, suggesting organized hunting strategies.