Abstract
The artifacts were discovered in a way station along the Spice Route, which was exposed at Mo’a in the ‘Arava Valley. A total of 310 textile fragments were analyzed. They are made of wool, goat hair and linen, in plain weave and its variations. Dyed fabrics are also present. Some pieces were decorated with colored bands or tapestry. Most of the 88 basketry items were plaited. In addition, there are two braids, a sandal and a net. The cordage from Mo’a comprises 166 threads, strings and ropes, mostly made from date palm, goat hair, wool, and mixed goat hair and wool fibers. The finds were dated to the Early Roman period.
Keywords
spindle whorls, technology, weaving, imports, commerce
Recommended Citation
Shamir, Orit
(2005)
"Textiles, Basketry, Cordage and Whorls from Mo’a (Moje Awad),"
'Atiqot: Vol. 50, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70967/2948-040X.1168
Available at:
https://publications.iaa.org.il/atiqot/vol50/iss1/6
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