Abstract
Faunal remains were retrieved from contexts dated to the Early and Middle Roman periods (first century BCE–third century CE) at Yavne, the time when the Sanhedrin operated in the city. These remains suggest the existence of a bone-marrow industry at the site. Donkey and cattle bones were found within an elongated structure and a pool. Based on the bones’ taxonomic and taphonomic traits, they seem to have been used in the production of bone marrow, either for consumption or, more likely, for extracting collagen from the fat, which is known to have been used as a binder in the production of glue. The faunal finds also attest to the cultural affiliation of the site, suggesting that in the Roman period Yavne was inhabited by a Jewish or Samaritan population.
Recommended Citation
Perry-Gal, Lee; Betzer, Pablo; and Varga, Daniel
(2023)
"وجودنا: مفاهيم أولية للاقتصاد والصناعة خلال فترة السنهدرين في يڤنه، نظرة من خلال عظام الحيوانات والبقايا الأثرية / Preliminary Insights into the Economy and Industry of Yavne in the Roman Period: A Zooarchaeological View,"
Cornerstone: Journal of Archaeological Sites (حجر الزاوية): Vol. 11, Article 43.
Available at:
https://publications.iaa.org.il/cornerstone/vol11/iss1/43
