The Kamon Cave Survey: A Refuge Cave from the Time of the Wars of the Diadochi

Authors

Eitan Klein, Israel Antiquities AuthorityFollow
Amir Ganor, Israel Antiquities AuthorityFollow
Nir Distelfeld, Israel Antiquities AuthorityFollow
Boaz Langford, The Hebrew University of JerusalemFollow
Micka Ullman, The Hebrew University of JerusalemFollow
Roi Porat, The Hebrew University of JerusalemFollow
Amos Frumkin, The Hebrew University of JerusalemFollow

Abstract

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 the social background of the refugees and the circumstances leading to the deposition of the hoard.

Recommended Citation

Klein, Eitan; Ganor, Amir; Distelfeld, Nir; Langford, Boaz; Ullman, Micka; Porat, Roi; and Frumkin, Amos (2023) "The Kamon Cave Survey: A Refuge Cave from the Time of the Wars of the Diadochi," Atiqot: Vol. 112, Article 11.
Available at: https://publications.iaa.org.il/atiqot/vol112/iss1/11