of feminine singular -t (e.g., šħt "cistern", but lyh "high (fem.)".) Inscriptions Inscriptions found in the Ammonite language include an inscription on a bronze bottle dating to c. 600 BC and the Amman Citadel Inscription. Religion Sources for what little is known of Ammonite religion are mostly the Hebrew Bible and material evidence. In general it appears to have been rather typical for Levantine religions, with Milkom, El and the moon god being the most prominent deities. Economy The economy, for the most part, was based on agriculture and herding. Most people lived in small villages surrounded by farms and pastures. Like its sister-kingdom of Moab, Ammon was the source of numerous natural resources, including sandstone and limestone. It had a productive agricultural sector and occupied a vital place along the King's Highway, the ancient trade route connecting Egypt with Mesopotamia, Syria, and Asia Minor. As with the Edomites and Moabites, trade along this route gave them considerable revenue. Circa 950 BCE Ammon showed rising prosperity, due to agriculture and trade, and built a series of fortresses. Its capital was located in what is now the Citadel of Amman. See also List of rulers of Ammon Abel-cheramim Ammon as a name used in the Book of Mormon Ammon (Book of Mormon explorer) Ammon (Book of Mormon missionary) References Attribution: External links Hertz J.H. (1936) The Pentateuch and Haftoras. "Deuteronomy." Oxford University Press, London. Ammon on Bruce Gordon's Regnal Chronologies (also at ) Ancient history of Jordan Ancient Israel and Judah Semitic-speaking peoples Vayeira States and territories established in the 10th century BC States and territories disestablished in the 4th century BC Former monarchies of Asia