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Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
About
El-Habs, known as the Valley of the Monks, is an archaeological site featuring a complex of rock-hewn monastic caves and associated structures. Located in the hills of Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, this site includes Byzantine period monastic chambers, a rock-cut burial cave from the Roman period, and a Byzantine-era water reservoir. The monastic caves, featuring rock-cut benches and crosses, indicate significant Christian activity in the region. The area also contains an inscribed tomb dated to the 12th century CE, pointing to continued use during the Crusader era. The site's archaeological significance lies in its diverse structures, which provide insights into monastic life, burial practices, and water management during the Byzantine and Roman periods in this region of Israel.
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- Country
- Israel
- Source
- Wikipedia