The Early Bronze Age (3000-2000 B.C.) brings forth the development of village sites, occasionally fortified. By the end of this period, villages become quite rare.

The Middle Bronze Age (2000-1550 B.C.) gives rise to large villages. The Semitic dynasty of the Hyksos ruled in Egypt during the period between 1730 and 1550 B.C., and exercised a certain form of control over sites in Palestine and Jordan.

The Late Bronze Age (1550-1200 B.C.) is marked by Egyptian domination, reflected in the diplomatic correspondence of Tell al Amarna. International commerce develops during this period. Archaeologists have found a significant number of seals and scarabs. The Shihan stele representing a warrior god, was discovered near Kerak by Félicien de Saulcy. Later purchased by the Duke de Luynes, it is in the Louvre Museum today.