Vertical tabsMonastery name, type, categorySite Name: Khirbet Deir el-'Uqban; Khirbet Deir el-OkbanMonastery name: Monastery (?)Monastery type: CenobiumMonastery category: Isolated in the countryside LocationCoordinates, ITM system: 21,755.0065,415.00 Coordinates, ICS system: 16,755.0015,415.00 Geographical region: Southern and Western SamariaProvincial affiliation: Palaestina IBishopric: DiospolisTopographical location: The site is located on a small hill.Distance from nearest bishop-seat: ca. 22 km (Jerusalem)Distance from Roman roads: ca. 1 km from the ancient road connecting Afek-Antipatris with Jericho. Source of knowledgeArchaeological remainsSurveyed siteSurveyors: NameDate Conder and Kitchener1871-1877 Abel1928 de Vaux1946 Kalai1967-1968 Finkelstein, Lederman and Bunimovitz1981-1985 Bibliograpy: Conder, C. R. and Kitchener, H. H., 1882332 Abel, F. M., 192853 De Vaux, R., 1946266-67 Kochavi, M. and Ovadiah, R., 1972173 Finkelstein, I., Bunimvitz, S. and Lederman, Z., 1997I: 412 Magen, Y. and Kagan, E. D., 2012207 Abbreviation for Journals and SeriesDiscussion: The site was identified as a monastery by SWP. Although this identification has not been disputed, the scant remains prevent a definitive identificationState of certainty: Uncertain / Questionable General descriptionState of preservation/which parts were uncovered: The site was not excavated. The scant remains consist of some structures, strewn ashlars and architectural elements. General descriptionWater installations: According to SWP there was a spring nearby. Small findsSmall finds: CategoryDescription PotteryByzantine and medieval. Detailed descriptionStructureMaterials applied (walls): Limestone ComponentsMonastery church: Church typeDiakonikonLink to church sectionChurch location No traces Water installations: Spring Architectural evolutionPhase 1 Abandonment General outline: Remains of several structures including a large one in the center of the site.Phase dateCentury: Early Christian / Byzantine Phase dateCentury: Unknown
