Jerusalem, Khirbat Ka‘kul (Pisgat Ze’ev H): Early Roman Farmsteads and a Medieval Village (pp. 1–73)

Authors

Jon Seligman, Israel Antiquities Authority

Abstract

The extensive survey and excavations at the site revealed remains from the late Hellenistic and Early Roman periods, including structures and installations—two ritual baths (miqva’ot), winepresses(?), cisterns, tombs and a columbarium—representing various aspects of rural life. These were probably part of a Jewish village set within the agricultural hinterland of Hasmonean and Herodian Jerusalem. The remains of the medieval village covered a small area on the summit. The economy of this village was based on oil production, as attested by the large oil press that was uncovered. Stone quarrying and the production of lime were also practiced at this site. The finds indicate that the site was probably a Muslim village, founded in the twelfth century CE.

Keywords

Second Temple period, numismatics, ethnicity, economy, industry, agriculture

Recommended Citation

Seligman, Jon (2006) "Jerusalem, Khirbat Ka‘kul (Pisgat Ze’ev H): Early Roman Farmsteads and a Medieval Village (pp. 1–73)," 'Atiqot: Vol. 54, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70967/2948-040X.1324
Available at: https://publications.iaa.org.il/atiqot/vol54/iss1/4