Jerusalem (Extra mural) - ST. STEPHEN monatery

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Source of knowledge
Epigraphy
Archaeological remains
Excavated site
Excavators: 
NameDate
Vincent and Abel
1881-1894
University of Notre Dame Id.
2000
State of certainty: 
Archaeologically and Literarily definitive
Architectural evolution
General outline: 
The church of St. Stephen was constructed by the Empress Eudocia between 431-439 CE. It was consecrated in 460 CE after the deposition of St. Stephen's relics and the construction of the monastery.
Phase date
Century: 
5th c.
Within century: 
Second half
General outline: 
The church was destroyed in the Persian invasion.
Phase date
Century: 
7th c.
Within century: 
Early
Post Arab conquest history: 
Abandoned
Post conquest history comments: 
The church was restored in the Crusader period.