Vertical tabsMonastery name, type, categorySite Name: Nahal NamerMonastery name: HermitageMonastery type: Hermitage/hermitagesMonastery category: Isolated in the countryside LocationCoordinates, ITM system: 218,077.00776,177.00 Coordinates, ICS system: 168,074.00276,178.00 Geographical region: Western GalileeBishopric: TyreTopographical location: CliffSoils: limestoneDistance from Roman roads: ca. 7 km west of the coastal road between Acco-Ptolomais and Tyre. Source of knowledgeArchaeological remainsSurveyed siteSurveyors: NameDate Frankel and Getzov1997 Bibliograpy: Aviam, M., 199547-59 Frankel, R. and Getzov, N., 1997 Abbreviation for Journals and SeriesDiscussion: The surveyors based their suggestion that the cave "Me'arat Kukhim" in the cliffs of Nahal Namer was used as a hermit dwelling on the signs of construction, Byzantine pottery and on the Arabic name, "Mugharat er Rahab" meaning the Cave of the Monk/Hermit. However, no actual Christian signs were found.State of certainty: Archaeologicaly definitive General descriptionState of preservation/which parts were uncovered: Some caves with hewn installations and Byzantine pottery were noted. General descriptionCave/s: The site consists of karstic caves that showed signs of having been modified for living. Water installations: A constructed and plastered pool. Small findsSmall finds: CategoryDescription PotteryByzantine Detailed descriptionComponentsMonastery church: Church typeDiakonikonLink to church sectionChurch location No traces Dwelling type: cavesWater installations: Cisterns Architectural evolutionPhase 1 Abandonment Dating material: The surveyors dated the use of the cave to the late Byzantine period based on the pottery. Phase dateCentury: Early Christian / ByzantineWithin century: Late Phase dateCentury: Unknown
