Khirbet Massin - Monastery (?)

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Source of knowledge
Archaeological remains
Surveyed site
Surveyors: 
NameDate
Conder and Kitchener
1871-1877
Zertal
1978-2000
Discussion: 
In the Survey of Western Palestine the site was described as consisting of small and large rooms resembling a monastery. The surveyors also reported that the word "Deir" (monastery) was applied to it. A full investigation of the site has not taken place to confirm its identity as a monastery.
State of certainty: 
Uncertain / Questionable
Architectural evolution
General outline: 
The remains consisted of several rooms of various sizes.
Dating material: 

Pottery dating to the Byzantine period.

Phase date
Century: 
Early Christian / Byzantine
Phase date
Century: 
Unknown