A BYZANTINE-PERIOD VILLA AT HERẒLIYYA BET, IN THE SOUTHERN SHARON PLAIN

Itai Elad

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Abstract

A unique Byzantine-period villa unearthed in Herẓliyya was identified as a luxurious country residential complex. Based on the inscription set in the mosaic floor of the triclinium, and the small finds, it is suggested to date the villa to the fifth century CE. The architectural style indicates that it belonged to a wealthy owner, perhaps a Samaritan, due to the presence of a miqweh and the absence of figurative images in the mosaic.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)337-355
Number of pages19
JournalATIQOT
Volume110
StatePublished - 1 Mar 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Greek
  • Samaritan
  • epigraphy
  • southern Sharon plain
  • villa suburbana

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Conservation
  • Archaeology
  • Archaeology

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