The dataset of the geographical dispersal of Islamic Cream Ware in southern Bilād al-Shām (8th to 11th centuries)

This dataset constitutes a comprehensive inventory of 119 excavated sites from the territory of southern Bilād al-Shām attesting the occurrence of the Islamic Cream Ware (ICW). It provides information on the typological variety, dating, and general contexts of appearance of this pottery class. In addition, it is supplemented by bibliographical references to all sites included in the database. In general, the following dataset can appear useful for scholars working on the various subjects related to Early Islamic pottery and settlement of southern Bilād al-Shām. This dataset constitutes a comprehensive inventory of 119 excavated sites from the territory of southern Bilād al-Shām attesting the occurrence of the Islamic Cream Ware (ICW). It provides information on the typological variety, dating, and general contexts of appearance of this pottery class. In addition, it is supplemented by bibliographical references to all sites included in the database. In general, the following dataset can appear useful for scholars working on the various subjects related to Early Islamic pottery and settlement of southern Bilād al-Shām.