IETHIRA; Khirbet Yattir - The Southern Church (Area C)

General description: 

A basilica (24 x 13 m) containing pavements in the aisles,nave,part of apse and atrium. The original floor, still visible at north corner, contained a design of birds, medallions and vines. Unlike the earlier phase, the later floor mosaic does not future any animal or human figures. This lack of figures riases questions. 

History: 

The nave has two phases, later phase is dated 631 C.E. 

Abbreviation for Journals and Series

Decorations

Item number Location in the architectural complex View
1 Atrium View
2 Nave- first phase View
3 Nave- second phase View
4 Narthex View
5 Aisles View