Khirbet ed-Duweir - Monastery

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Source of knowledge
Archaeological remains
Excavated site
Excavators: 
NameDate
Batz and Sharukh
1995-1996
State of certainty: 
Archaeologicaly definitive
Architectural evolution
Phase name (as published): 
Phase III
General outline: 
In this phase, a fortified Late Roman complex was converted into a monastery. Rooms were added and the height of the tower was raised by adding new courses to the outer walls. Some other structural changes were made in the tower. A church and refectory were constructed on the second story. The main entrance was apparently moved from the eastern side of the complex to its western side.
Dating material: 

Sometime in the sixth century CE, based on the pottery assemblage and other finds.

Phase date
Century: 
6th c.
Phase name (as published): 
Phase IV
General outline: 
This phase is characterized by minor structural additions and changes.
Dating material: 

Architectural considerations

Phase date
Century: 
7th c.
Within century: 
Late
Phase name (as published): 
Phase V
General outline: 
According to the excavators, the monastery continued to serve until the end of the seventh century or early eighth century CE.
Dating material: 

Based on the pottery.

Phase date
Century: 
8th c.
Within century: 
Early
Post Arab conquest history: 
Still in use
Post conquest history comments: 
In the Early Islamic period the monastery was abandoned. It was re-occupied by a non-Christian population, probably after 749 CE. Some modifications were made to the structures that were in use. A few shards and two coins testify to a short period of use during the Mamluk period.