Abstract
This study analyzes mollusk remains collected during the 2007 excavation season at the Knights’ Hotel site in ‘Akko, which was part of a Crusader-period residential neighborhood. A total of 538 shells were identified, including marine shells from the Mediterranean and Red Seas, freshwater shells and land snails. The analysis of these shells sheds light on the lives of the Crusader-period residents of ‘Akko, including their trade connections and use of shells for construction, ornamentation, pigment containers and raw material for the inlay industry.
Keywords
Mollusks, shells, Crusader period, ‘Akko, trade, construction, ornamentation, pigments, inlay, Europe, pilgrims, trade
Recommended Citation
Ktalav, Inbar
(2025)
"Mollusks from Crusader-Period ‘Akko, the Knights’ Hotel Site,"
'Atiqot: Vol. 118, Article 25.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70967/2948-040X.2337
Available at:
https://publications.iaa.org.il/atiqot/vol118/iss1/25
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