The Kamon cave survey

Klein, Eitan, 1979-
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Title The Kamon cave survey : a refuge cave from the time of the wars of the Diadochi.
Contributors Ganor, Amir
Distelfeld, Nir
Langford, Boaz
Ullman, Micka
Porat, Roi
Frumkin, Amos
Original Library/publisher Atiqot. Jerusalem. 112
Host Item Atiqot 112 (2023) 253-279
Description 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.
Language eng
National Library system number 997012599745205171
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