Vertical tabsMonastery name, type, categorySite Name: Mo'eilehMonastery name: HermitageMonastery type: Hermitage/hermitagesMonastery category: Desert LocationCoordinates, ITM system: 146,112.00507,018.00 Coordinates, ICS system: 96,108.007,013.00 Geographical region: Central NegevProvincial affiliation: Palaestina IIIBishopric: ElusaDistance from nearest bishop-seat: ca. 40 km (Elusa)Distance from Roman roads: ca. 7 km from the road leading south from Nessana. Source of knowledgeLiterary sourcesArchaeological remainsSurveyed siteSurveyors: NameDate Abel1903 Bibliograpy: Abel, F. M., 1906600-602 Bruins, H. J., 1986105-20 Figueras, P., 1995423-24 Abbreviation for Journals and SeriesDiscussion: The information concerning this site is meagre. The caves were identified as a hermitage by Abel but little else is known of the site and its association with other anchoritic or monastic sites. The caves are located some 25 km from Nizzana (Nessana), the closest large settlement known to have had three monasteries. This distance probably rules out an association with any of the monasteries.State of certainty: Archaeologicaly definitive General descriptionState of preservation/which parts were uncovered: The site, today in Egyptian territory, was surveyed by Abel. No excavation has taken place. Illustrative material: Illustrative_material Figures General descriptionDwellings: Three small caves that led off from the central cave probably served as dwellings. Cave/s: A monastic cave was reported by Abel. According to his description, the cave consisted of a central room that led to three small rooms. Steps cut into the floor of the central room led to an unknown place. Small finds Detailed descriptionComponentsMonastery church: Church typeDiakonikonLink to church sectionChurch location No traces Dwelling type: caves0 Architectural evolutionPhase 1 Abandonment Phase dateCentury: Early Christian / Byzantine Phase dateCentury: Unknown
