Ḥorvat Hesheq - ST. GEORGE

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Architectural Evolution
General outline: 
The church is single phased. Tri-Apsidal church with atrium and narthex. Burial chamber under the southern aisle. Water cistern under the atrium.
Dating material: 

The foundation of the church was dated to 519 CE by a Greek mosaic inscription set at the entrance to the bema. 

Phase date
Century: 
6th c.
Within century: 
Early
Iconoclastic evidence
Iconoclastic evidence: 
Yes
Iconoclastic evidence comments: 
The excavators mention a damage that was caused to panels with human or zoomorphic motifs. The date of the iconoclasm is uncertain but, according to the excavators, it took place already after the abandonment of the church but, before the final destruction.
General outline: 
The mono-apsidal church was converted to tri-apsidal. An annexed apsidal chapel was attached to the north of the northern aisle, lengthwise, as is indicated by the seam on the outside of the eastern wall.
Phase date
Century: 
6th c.
Within century: 
Second half
General outline: 
The church was abandoned in an orderly manner presumably as a result of the Persian conquest. After a short period of desertion, letting earth penetrating in, it fell in ruins.
Phase date
Century: 
7th c.
Within century: 
Early