Vertical tabsMonastery name, type, categorySite Name: Giv'at ZakifMonastery name: Monastery (?)Monastery type: CenobiumMonastery category: Isolated in the countryside LocationCoordinates, ITM system: 228,868.00759,527.00 Coordinates, ICS system: 178,864.00259,527.00 Geographical region: Western GalileeProvincial affiliation: Palaestina IIBishopric: SepphorisTopographical location: HilltopSoils: Terra rosa and limestoneDistance from nearest bishop-seat: 23 km (Sepphoris)Distance from nearest settlement: 2 km (Horvat Bata)Distance from Roman roads: 0.5 km north of the road connecting Acco- Ptolomais with the Jordan Valley. Source of knowledgeArchaeological remainsSurveyed siteSurveyors: NameDate Aviam1993 Bibliograpy: Ashkenazi, Y. and Aviam, M., 2014161-78 Abbreviation for Journals and SeriesDiscussion: Identification of the site as a monastery was based on the size of the site and meagre remains. There is not enough evidence to confirm this identification.State of certainty: Uncertain / Questionable General descriptionState of preservation/which parts were uncovered: Only foundations remain to testify to a solid structure at the site. General descriptionChurche/s: Remains of an apse were noted in the survey. Small findsSmall finds: CategoryDescription PotteryByzantine OtherRoof tiles. OtherTesserae Detailed descriptionStructureMaterials applied (walls): LimestoneMaterials applied (roofing): tiles ComponentsMonastery church: Church typeDiakonikonLink to church sectionChurch location unknown Architectural evolutionPhase 1 Abandonment Phase dateCentury: Early Christian / Byzantine Phase dateCentury: Unknown
