Vertical tabsChurch Name, type, functionSite Name: Ascalon Semadar HotelChurch name: ChurchFunctional Type: ParochialChurch type: Basilical - Free standing basilica LocationCoordinates, ITM system: 157.69620.39 Coordinates, ICS system: 107.801,120.20 Location: Para-urbanGeographical region: Southern Coastal PlainTopographical location: Flat area, on the kurkar ridge stretching along the Mediterranean coastDistance from nearest bishop-seat: ca. 700 m north of Tel Ascalon.Provincial affiliation: Palaestina I Source of knowledgeArchaeological remainsExcavated siteExcavators: NameDate Meron1976 Bibliograpy: Meron, D., 1976 Brand, E., 2001 Berman, A. and Barda, L., 2005 Huster, Y., 2015 Abbreviation for Journals and Series General descriptionState of preservation/which parts were uncovered: The church was partly exposed during salvage excavations. It consists of an atrium, a narthex and a basilica that measures approx. 20 X 12 m. DescriptionAtrium: The atrium was not excavated. A 10 m wide staircase of six stairs faced with marble lead up from the atrium to the narthex. Narthex: The narthex measures 18 X 4 m and was paved with colored mosaic floor with geometric patterns and a large cross. Façade and entries: Only foundations of the western wall, separating between the narthex and the prayer hall, survived. Nave: Only the eastern part of the nave, close to the bema, was excavated. The nave was paved with limestone or marble slabs. Aisles: A probe in the southern aisle revealed a colored mosaic floor. Bema, chancel screen and apse: Only a small part of the bema was exposed. The bema raises one step above the nave. It was paved with limestone or marble slabs. Small finds Detailed descriptionStructureOrientation: Facing eastMaterials applied (roofing): tilestimberAtrium: YesNarthex: YesAisles: 2Elevation of Bema above nave: 1 step upAltar remains: no remainsAmbo: No Architectural EvolutionPhase 1 Abandonment General outline: Basilical church with atrium and narthex. Dating material: The church is dated in general to the Byzantine period. Phase dateCentury: 5th-6th c. Dating material: No dates are given. Phase dateCentury: Unknown
