Archaeology Ramat HaNadiv




1 archaeology

1.1 horvat eleq
1.2 horvat aqav
1.3 ein tzur
1.4 kebara cavern





archaeology

yitzar hirschfeld has carried out archaeological digs in ramat hanadiv on period of 14 years. excavations @ horvat ‘aqav , horvat eleq, has unearthed remains 3 periods: small phoenician shrine, herodian estate manor , byzantine period villa. has been hypothesized there spread of malarial mosquitoes in ramat hanadiv during late byzantine period.



the entrance rothschild family tomb


horvat eleq

the excavations @ horvat eleq uncovered jewish hellenic era settlement, huge herodian fortified complex, , roman period bathhouse, in addition water system , 19th century umm el- aleq.


horvat aqav

the excavations of late 1st century bce herodian manor complex @ horvat aqav revealed base of 3 storied tower, stables, 2 wine presses , olive press. herodian manor had bath house, fed hypocaust system, caldarium , swimming pool. crosses found on roof tiles , bowls @ horvat aqav excavation byzantine era may indicate later occupants of site christians.


ein tzur

the spring , aqueduct @ ein tzur has been linked mont sina, written anonymous pilgrim of bordeaux (333) located 3 miles (4.8 km) caesarea maritima. spring on mountain visited women seeking become pregnant bathing in waters. due hoard of more 2,000 coins being discovered in pool of ein tzur, indicating place of pilgrimage 3rd 7th century.


kebara cavern

the kebara cavern, 10 prehistoric layers of occupation, covering middle palaeolithic late mesolithic, within ramat hanadiv region.








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