Vertical tabsChurch Name, type, functionSite Name: Scythopolis/Beth Shean (Tell el-Mastaba)Church name: church ?Functional Type: MonasticChurch type: Basilical - Free standing basilica LocationCoordinates, ITM system: 247.30712.73 Coordinates, ICS system: 197.301,212.73 Location: UrbanGeographical region: Beth Shean ValleyDistance from nearest bishop-seat: In Beth Shean-Scythopolis.Distance from nearest settlement: In Beth Shean-Scythopolis/Distance from Roman roads: Ca. 0.5 kmProvincial affiliation: Palaestina IIBishopric: Scythopolis Source of knowledgeArchaeological remainsExcavated siteExcavators: NameDate Tsori, N.1959 Bibliograpy: Department of Antiquities, 1959 Tzori, N., 1960 Ovadiah, A., 1970 Schick, R., 1995 Abbreviation for Journals and Series General descriptionState of preservation/which parts were uncovered: Wasn't fully excavated. A Stylobate with columns bases and mosaic floors were uncovered. Some walls survived to an elevation of 1.7 m. Description Small findsSmall finds: CategoryDescription CoinsCoins of Anastasius, Justinian I, Justin II. Metal objectsBronze objects: lampstands, chandeliers, bells, bowls etc. Detailed descriptionStructure Architectural EvolutionPhase 1 Abandonment Phase dateCentury: 5th c.Within century: Mid General outline: No iconoclastic damage in the mosaic.Phase dateCentury: 6th-7th c.
