Molluscs from the Early Bronze Age Site at Ashqelon Afridar, Area N (pp. 39–42)

Authors

Inbar Ktalav, Haifa University

Abstract

This report discusses 49 malacological remains excavated at Ashqelon Afridar, Area N. The finds indicate a primary use of local Mediterranean seashells, alongside a presence of Chambardia rubens from the Nile River. The exchange of Chambardia rubens during EB I coincides with Egyptian influence beginning in Early EB I and becoming fully developed in Late EB I.

Keywords

southern coastal plain, malacology, Egypt, trade

Recommended Citation

Ktalav, Inbar (2022) "Molluscs from the Early Bronze Age Site at Ashqelon Afridar, Area N (pp. 39–42)," 'Atiqot: Vol. 107, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70967/2948-040X.1842
Available at: https://publications.iaa.org.il/atiqot/vol107/iss1/5