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Early Islamic-Period Pottery From Building 900 In The Southern Tyropoeon Valley, Benjamin J. Dolinka
Early Islamic-Period Pottery From Building 900 In The Southern Tyropoeon Valley, Benjamin J. Dolinka
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A small but significant pottery assemblage dating from the Early Islamic period was retrieved from Building 900 excavated in the Tyropoeon Valley. The assemblage includes vessels typical of the Umayyad period, the early eighth century CE, and the Abbasid period, the ninth century CE. The latest diagnostic sherds date from the mid- to late tenth century CE. This Early Islamic pottery assemblage provides important insights into the occupation history of the area immediately south of present-day Old City of Jerusalem
The Byzantine Pottery From Building 900 In The Southern Tyropoeon Valley, Débora Sandhaus
The Byzantine Pottery From Building 900 In The Southern Tyropoeon Valley, Débora Sandhaus
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The Byzantine pottery found in Building 900 was retrieved from two Byzantine-period occupation phases. Most of the pottery forms are of well-known types, characteristic of the Byzantine period in Jerusalem, both locally made and imported. The vessel types are domestic in nature, including utility vessels for cooking and serving, and tableware. Based on the pottery finds, the building seems to have been constructed in the sixth century CE, most likely during its latter half, and served for a short period of time.
A Byzantine And Early Islamic Building Along The Southern Tyropoeon Valley, Nahshon Szanton, Joe Uziel
A Byzantine And Early Islamic Building Along The Southern Tyropoeon Valley, Nahshon Szanton, Joe Uziel
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Part of a building (Building 900) was uncovered along the Tyropoeon Valley. Three phases of use were identified: the first two dating to the Byzantine period, and the last phase, to the Abbasid period. The plan of the building, along with the quality of construction and some of the small finds, indicate the affluent status of the building’s residents in both periods. The finds from this excavation, together with those of previous excavations in the area, shed light on the residential neighborhood that development on the lower half of the slope of the City of David in the Tyropoeon Valley, …
The Kamon Cave Survey: A Refuge Cave From The Time Of The Wars Of The Diadochi, Eitan Klein, Amir Ganor, Nir Distelfeld, Boaz Langford, Micka Ullman, Roi Porat, Amos Frumkin
The Kamon Cave Survey: A Refuge Cave From The Time Of The Wars Of The Diadochi, Eitan Klein, Amir Ganor, Nir Distelfeld, Boaz Langford, Micka Ullman, Roi Porat, Amos Frumkin
'Atiqot
The archaeological survey of the Kamon cave revealed several groups of finds, including a hoard of coins and jewelry; a cache comprising a lamp with agate beads inside it; several pottery vessels and an arrowhead found together in a rock crevice; and scattered pottery and metal artifacts. Based on the finds, it was concluded that the major period of human activity in the cave was at the beginning of the Hellenistic period, with meager activity during Iron Age IIA. The cave probably served as a refuge for a group of people during the Wars of the Diadochi. This article discusses …
Fatimid Hoards As Evidence Of The First Crusade And The Establishment Of The Kingdom Of Jerusalem (1099–1101), Robert Kool
Fatimid Hoards As Evidence Of The First Crusade And The Establishment Of The Kingdom Of Jerusalem (1099–1101), Robert Kool
'Atiqot
Hoards of the Fatimid period have been used by scholars to illustrate a variety of macro-historical developments in the eleventh-century CE Fatimid Empire and Fatimid-ruled Palestine. This is not surprising as the number of Fatimid-period hoards discovered in excavations is very large, totaling 29. However, the deposition of a large share of these so-called ‘Fatimid hoards,’ 15 out of the 29, are in fact important material evidence of the arrival of the armies of the First Crusade in 1099 in southern Syria/Palestine and the territorial expansion of the newly established Kingdom of Jerusalem during the first years of the twelfth …
Jews, Landlords And Peasants In The Ghaznavid Bamiyan Hinterland: A Private Archive From The Eleventh Century (Bamiyan Papers/Afghan Genizah), Ofir Haim
'Atiqot
This paper discusses the ‘Bamiyan Papers,’ also known as the ‘Afghan Genizah,’ which probably originated in the Bamiyan region in present-day central Afghanistan. Particular attention is given here to their earliest phase, comprising the private archive of Yehuda ben Daniel, a Jewish landowner residing in early Ghaznavid Bamiyan in the first half of the eleventh century, who plays a central role in this study. The archive documents shed significant light on the interaction between an urban private landowner and the rural population, with specific emphasis on his tenants. By closely examining two texts from the archive, this paper illuminates the …
Trash Or Cache? The Textile Evidence From The NahׅAl ‘Omer Middens As An Indicator Of Early Islamic-Period Trade Networks Along Israel’S Silk Road, Orit Shamir, Berit Hildebrandt, Roy Galili, Nofar Shamir, Guy Bar-Oz
Trash Or Cache? The Textile Evidence From The NahׅAl ‘Omer Middens As An Indicator Of Early Islamic-Period Trade Networks Along Israel’S Silk Road, Orit Shamir, Berit Hildebrandt, Roy Galili, Nofar Shamir, Guy Bar-Oz
'Atiqot
Middens provide an important source of data for exploring the history of ancient settlements. Excavations at the middens of Naḥal ‘Omer, an Early Islamic way-station in the ‘Arava desert, yielded a treasure-trove of textiles, such as silk and cotton, including ikats probably imported from India or South Arabia. The Early Islamic period witnessed a flourishing of artistic and cultural achievements, with textiles playing a central role in expressing creativity. The Silk Road, Mediterranean trade routes and connections with India and Central Asia facilitated the movement of textiles and inspired cross-cultural influences. This period probably witnessed a “textile revolution” that was …
Coins In Niches: Enigmatic Coin Deposits In The Southern Church Of Shivta, Yotam Tepper, Yoav Farhi
Coins In Niches: Enigmatic Coin Deposits In The Southern Church Of Shivta, Yotam Tepper, Yoav Farhi
'Atiqot
Three churches are known in Shivṭa: the Northern, the Central and the Southern. All three were fully excavated by the Colt expedition in 1934–1938. Recently, a full documentation of the exposed walls was undertaken, recording the remains of paintings, engravings and inscriptions. When the Transfiguration scene on the southern apse of the Southern Church was re-examined in this project, three coin deposits were revealed. In this paper we will present the data and offer an interpretation thereof.
A Treasure From Nahal Shalva: Exquisite Jewelry And A Coin Hoard From The Days Of The Bar Kokhba Revolt, Yael Abadi-Reiss, Gabriela Bijovsky, Shua Amorai-Stark, Naama Sukenik, Shoshana Israeli, Emil Aladjem
A Treasure From Nahal Shalva: Exquisite Jewelry And A Coin Hoard From The Days Of The Bar Kokhba Revolt, Yael Abadi-Reiss, Gabriela Bijovsky, Shua Amorai-Stark, Naama Sukenik, Shoshana Israeli, Emil Aladjem
'Atiqot
A female skeleton adorned with unique jewelry items, and accompanied by a sword and cosmetic tools, was discovered within a pit at the site of Naḥal Shalva. Near the skeleton was a hoard of silver and gold coins from the days of the Bar Kokhba Revolt, which were kept in at least two linen purses. The hoard and its owner are the focus of this article, discussed in relation to the nearby settlement and the possible circumstances that led to their deposition at the site in the Early Roman period.
Lots Of Pots: Cooking-Pot Deposits In Early Roman Jerusalem, Tehillah Lieberman, Barak Monnickendam-Givon, Salome Dan-Goor
Lots Of Pots: Cooking-Pot Deposits In Early Roman Jerusalem, Tehillah Lieberman, Barak Monnickendam-Givon, Salome Dan-Goor
'Atiqot
Extensive excavations over the last few decades in and around Jerusalem have yielded large quantities of cooking vessels, including instances of intentional cooking-pot deposits. Since not all concentrations of cooking pots can be grouped as a single phenomenon, this article aims at categorizing and defining the different categories of cooking-pot deposits in Early Roman Jerusalem to better understand each occurrence and to offer a refined interpretation thereof. This allows us to trace and evaluate different processes and behaviors prevalent in Jerusalem during the Early Roman period. It also sheds light on the dynamics of interaction between the local population, visitors …
Hoard Of Ptolemaic Coins Found In Murabba‘At Cave Ii In The Judean Desert, Eitan Klein, Gabriela Bijovsky, Amir Ganor, Hagay Hamer, Oriya Amichay, Chaim Cohen, Esther Eshel, Mark Cavanagh, Dafna Langgut, Eitan Kremer, Yigal Sitry, Naama Sukenik
Hoard Of Ptolemaic Coins Found In Murabba‘At Cave Ii In The Judean Desert, Eitan Klein, Gabriela Bijovsky, Amir Ganor, Hagay Hamer, Oriya Amichay, Chaim Cohen, Esther Eshel, Mark Cavanagh, Dafna Langgut, Eitan Kremer, Yigal Sitry, Naama Sukenik
'Atiqot
Murabba‘at Cave II is situated in the cliffy area on the northern bank of Naḥal Darga, about 2 km west of the Dead Sea. It is a complex cave formed by the dissolution of Shivṭa-Formation limestone below the water table. Its total length is approximately 90 m and it has three levels. Previous excavations have shown the cave to be one of the richest in the Judean Desert in terms of finds from various periods. Among the many finds was an ancient wooden box containing a Ptolemaic coin-hoard from the reign of Ptolemy VI, which was discovered in a crevice …
A Cache Of Astragali From Tel Nagila, Lidar Sapir-Hen, Joe Uziel, Aren M. Maeir, David Ilan, Matthew Susnow
A Cache Of Astragali From Tel Nagila, Lidar Sapir-Hen, Joe Uziel, Aren M. Maeir, David Ilan, Matthew Susnow
'Atiqot
This paper presents a cache of 31 astragali from the site of Tel Nagila, dating to the Middle Bronze Age. This is the earliest known cache of astragali from the Southern Levant outside tombs, and may be the forebearer of the later caches found in cultic contexts in the Late Bronze and Iron Ages. This paper presents the context in which the cache was found, adjacent to a tower that functioned as part of the site’s fortifications; the social mechanisms behind the use of astragali; their deposition in a cache; and how the cache may have related to the function …
A Hoard By Any Other Name? Near-Synonyms And Word Choice In Archaeological Discourse, Gabriela Bijovsky, Rachel Kudish-Vashdi
A Hoard By Any Other Name? Near-Synonyms And Word Choice In Archaeological Discourse, Gabriela Bijovsky, Rachel Kudish-Vashdi
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In archaeological discourse, mainly in the field of numismatics, many terms are used to describe groups of valuable artifacts found in a specific archaeological context. This study discusses the main synonymous nouns comprising the semantic field of the word hoard, with the aim of determining the differences between the lexical items and presenting a comprehensive rendering of their meaning. The results of this study stress the pragmatic, context-sensitive stance of synonymity, highlighting the importance of word-choice in the interpretation of archaeological finds.
Front Matter & Editorial, The Editorial Board
The Mollusks From Et-Ṭuweiri, Inbar Ktalav
The Mollusks From Et-Ṭuweiri, Inbar Ktalav
'Atiqot
The mollusk remains retrieved from eṭ-Ṭuweiri serve as evidence of food consumption, trade and the sources of construction material in Western Galilee in the Byzantine and Umayyad periods.
Late Byzantine And Early Islamic Glass From Et-Ṭuweiri: A Rural Site In Western Galilee, Yael Gorin-Rosen
Late Byzantine And Early Islamic Glass From Et-Ṭuweiri: A Rural Site In Western Galilee, Yael Gorin-Rosen
'Atiqot
The glass assemblage from the 2007 excavation at eṭ-Ṭuweiri, was studied in comparison to the previously published assemblage from the 2004 excavation at the site. Most of the finds from the 2007 excavation were retrieved from the winepress in Area A, whereas only a few items were discovered in Area B. The assemblage consists mainly of wineglasses, bottles and oil lamps, alongside decorated vessels, windowpanes, a stirring rod and glass tesserae. Both excavations yielded the remains of glass production, likely associated with a local manufacturer that may have been involved with the construction of the nearby church uncovered in 2004. …
Excavations At Et-Ṭuweiri And The Boundary Between The Dioceses Of Tyre And ‘Akko-Ptolemais In The Byzantine Period, Danny Syon, Nimrod Getzov, Zohar Daniel
Excavations At Et-Ṭuweiri And The Boundary Between The Dioceses Of Tyre And ‘Akko-Ptolemais In The Byzantine Period, Danny Syon, Nimrod Getzov, Zohar Daniel
'Atiqot
A winery complex uncovered at eṭ-Ṭuweiri, Western Galilee, joins only three published, and several unpublished wineries established in northern Israel in the Roman period. The winery continued to operate in the Byzantine period and went out of use late in the Umayyad period. The article presents the history of research of the site, the excavation and the finds, including pottery, coins and metal objects, as well as inscriptions found at the site in the excavation and in the past. An inscription set in the mosaic floor of one of the treading floors of the winery was dated by the era …
Glass Finds From The Roman-Period Burial Caves Near Nein, Yael Gorin-Rosen
Glass Finds From The Roman-Period Burial Caves Near Nein, Yael Gorin-Rosen
'Atiqot
Excavations conducted near the village of Nein have unearthed some thirty glass vessels and two lumps of glass waste that were associated with local glass production at Nein. These vessels were discovered in several clusters within Burial Caves A, B and C, and are similar to types found in burial sites located in the vicinity of the site, as well as across a wider geographical area. The vessels date to the period spanning the late first and early third centuries CE.
Bronze Age Winepresses And Roman-Period Burial Caves Near Nein, Giv‘At Ha-More, Eyad Bisharat, Yardenna Alexandre
Bronze Age Winepresses And Roman-Period Burial Caves Near Nein, Giv‘At Ha-More, Eyad Bisharat, Yardenna Alexandre
'Atiqot
An excavation carried out near Nein, a village located between Jezreel Valley and Galilee, exposed a concentration of 10 simple rock-cut winepressing installations, possibly dating to the Middle Bronze Age. Three Roman-period burial caves with kokhim, whose vertical access shafts cut through the pressing installations, were partially excavated, yielding stone ossuaries and accompanying grave goods, comprising a variety of pottery vessels including many lamps, and a few glass and metal artifacts. The pottery assemblage dates from the first to the third century CE and is composed of vessels, some characteristic of Jewish Galilee and others, of the Jezreel valley and …
Grapevine Variety Identification—Methodological Aspects: Sample Preparation, Three-Dimensional Positioning And Morphological Comparison, Michal David, Yekaterina Shapira, Avshalom Karasik, Elyashiv Drori, Ehud Weiss
Grapevine Variety Identification—Methodological Aspects: Sample Preparation, Three-Dimensional Positioning And Morphological Comparison, Michal David, Yekaterina Shapira, Avshalom Karasik, Elyashiv Drori, Ehud Weiss
'Atiqot
The grapevine (Vitis vinifera) is one of the most significant fruits in global economy, today as in the past. The international modern wine industry, traditional agriculture and wild populations encompass thousands of grapevine varieties, the differences between them often imperceptible to the naked eye and therefore, necessitating the application of digital technologies. This study aimed at establishing a methodology for analyzing grapevine pips using a 3D scanner, including an optimal protocol for removing the pips’ tissue to improve the botanical identification of recent and ancient specimens. The study presents mechanical, chemical and biochemical methods used to prepare the pips for …
The Identification Of Ancient Wine Through Organic Residue Analysis Of Ceramic Vessels, Ayala Amir
The Identification Of Ancient Wine Through Organic Residue Analysis Of Ceramic Vessels, Ayala Amir
'Atiqot
Wine was a primary commodity in antiquity and prevalent in the Southern Levant Mediterranean-basin regions and Mesopotamia. Therefore, its identification in archaeological artifacts by chemical analysis is of great importance. Many studies of wine residues were conducted on pottery from Mediterranean and Near Eastern sites, using a wide range of approaches to extract and detect organic compounds. This article will evaluate and compare these methods and raise consequent considerations for the interpretation of results to arrive at a historic picture.
Changes In Wine Consumption In Palestine, C. 600–1100 Ce: The Ceramic Evidence, Itamar Taxel
Changes In Wine Consumption In Palestine, C. 600–1100 Ce: The Ceramic Evidence, Itamar Taxel
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This study provides an updated picture of the seventh- to eleventh-century CE production and distribution of local and imported wine jars and amphorae across Palestine, which—together with selected data on pottery production sites and winepresses—reflect changes in habits of wine consumption by the country’s population. Beginning in the seventh century CE, a gradual decline occurred in the manufacturing of Gaza jars, simultaneously with an increasing use of southern coast bag-shaped jars. Wine import to Palestine also declined from the seventh century CE on. From the eighth century CE onward, Palestinian wine, whose production gradually diminished, was designated predominantly for local …
From Gat To Bet-Gitot: Wine Production In The Southern Levant, Yehoshua Dray
From Gat To Bet-Gitot: Wine Production In The Southern Levant, Yehoshua Dray
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This article summarizes many years of field research and resultant insights into the technology of wine production and the function of various winemaking installations in antiquity in the Southern Levant. A concise overview is given of the evolution of the ancient winemaking installations in the region, the Gat and the Bet-Gitot, with examples representing the main stages of development. Established theories are reexamined and challenged in light of recent discoveries. An algorithm outlining the wine production process is presented, and a methodology is proposed for the field identification of wine production installations, defining their various components and reconstructing their mode …
Wine Production In The Byzantine Winepresses Of Southern Israel: Insights From A Statistical Analysis, Matan Chocron, Oren Ackermann, Ilan Stavi, Boaz Zissu
Wine Production In The Byzantine Winepresses Of Southern Israel: Insights From A Statistical Analysis, Matan Chocron, Oren Ackermann, Ilan Stavi, Boaz Zissu
'Atiqot
This paper focuses on various technological aspects of Byzantine winepresses. The Byzantine period presents a unique point in time when the increased demand for wine from the Southern Levant is attested by the introduction of new elements in the architecture and design of the winepress. Whereas past studies have stressed the importance of the introduction of the screw-press, it is shown here that this is but one of numerous features that helped increase the yield. Other elements, such as the addition of a second collecting vat and the integration of fermentation cells contributed significantly to local wine production in the …
Transport Wine Amphorae And The Economic System In Southern Phoenicia During The Achaemenid Regime, Yiftah Shalev
Transport Wine Amphorae And The Economic System In Southern Phoenicia During The Achaemenid Regime, Yiftah Shalev
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This paper explores the economic system of the Achaemenid Empire in southern Phoenicia through the study of transport wine amphorae, as well as other ceramic vessels, to show that local trade was primarily conducted in an open, free economic system, with minimum intervention of the empire. Furthermore, structures previously unearthed along the coast and defined as fortresses used to monitor trade, are reconsidered in light of their plan, function and date. It was found that the Persian regime focused on taxation and periodic inspection, attesting that the imported Greek wine transported in amphorae flowed freely into the beakers and goblets …
Iron Age Ii And Persian-Period Wine Production In Southern Samaria: New Data From Archaeological Surveys, Aharon Tavger
Iron Age Ii And Persian-Period Wine Production In Southern Samaria: New Data From Archaeological Surveys, Aharon Tavger
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New evidence for Iron Age II and Persian-Period wine production in southern Samaria, including many winepresses and bell-shaped winery pits, has recently come to light, expanding our knowledge and revising some of our understandings concerning this phenomenon. While it was widely accepted that industrial wine production during these periods was confined to central Judah, in Jerusalem’s environs, it is now clear that wine was also produced throughout the southern Samaria region, particularly on the desert fringes. Some of these wine-production sites seemingly functioned already during Iron Age IIB, under Northern Kingdom control, while some of the sites also operated under …
Identifying The (Royal) Winepresses In The “Valley Of The King”, Benyamin Storchan, Nathan Ben-Ari, Neria Sapir, Oded Lipschits
Identifying The (Royal) Winepresses In The “Valley Of The King”, Benyamin Storchan, Nathan Ben-Ari, Neria Sapir, Oded Lipschits
'Atiqot
This paper presents four Iron Age winepresses discovered at ‘Emeq Lavan, Rogem Gannim and Mordot Arnona in Jerusalem. The winepresses located along ‘Emeq Refa’im share a uniform industrial plan featuring three treading surfaces, settling vats and a central collection chamber. The installations date to the late eighth–seventh centuries BCE, when the subjugation of Judah to Assyria created a need for a centralized royal economy. The newly identified winepresses attest to the high degree of standardization of wine production in the region. We suggest that the location and implementation of a standardized plan indicate that these installations were part of a …
Front Matter & Editorial, The Editorial Board
Front Matter & Editorial, The Editorial Board
'Atiqot
Wine consumption is an ongoing social act practiced on domestic, religious and state level, and as such, it defines social status, cultural affiliation and identity. The current volume presents a varied range of studies that broadly consider wine, wine production and trade in the Southern Levant.
The Faunal Assemblage From Ḥorbat Sahar, Zohar Turgeman-Yaffe
The Faunal Assemblage From Ḥorbat Sahar, Zohar Turgeman-Yaffe
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The faunal assemblage from Ḥorbat Sahar was associated with the three periods of activity identified at the site. Two bones were attributed to the Iron Age and include a chicken femur—a rare find in this period, possibly attesting to the use of chicken in cockfighting rather than for consumption. The small late Byzantine–Early Islamic assemblage comprised domesticated livestock animals, dominated by adult cattle, supporting an economic system based mostly on livestock animals and not on hunting. The largest assemblage dates to the Crusader–Mamluk period, mainly including livestock and animals used for transportation and burden, possibly brought to the site by …
The Coins From Ḥorbat Sahar, Helena Sokolov, Lior Sandberg
The Coins From Ḥorbat Sahar, Helena Sokolov, Lior Sandberg
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The coin finds retrieved from the excavation areas at Ḥorbat Sahar range in date from the Roman to the Mamluk periods, partially aligning with the settlement periods identified at the site. A bronze coin of Elagabalus, struck in Abila, depicts on its reverse a sanctuary with a hexastyle facade flanked by two towers with a large altar in the center. This is an important addition to our limited knowledge of this coin-type’s circulation in sites west of the Jordan River.