Vertical tabsMonastery name, type, categorySite Name: Wadi el-ḤammamMonastery name: MonasteryMonastery type: CenobiumMonastery category: Isolated in the countryside LocationCoordinates, ITM system: 21,725.0060,510.00 Coordinates, ICS system: 16,725.0010,510.00 Geographical region: Hebron HillsProvincial affiliation: Palaestina IBishopric: EleutheropolisTopographical location: Slope Distance from nearest bishop-seat: ca. 27 km (Beth Govrin-Eleutheropolis)Distance from nearest settlement: ca. 4 km (Capharbaricha)Distance from Roman roads: ca. 4 km east of the road leading southwards from Thecoa. Source of knowledgeArchaeological remainsSurveyed siteSurveyors: Name Hirschfeld Bibliograpy: Hirschfeld, Y., 199067 Tsafrir, Y., Di Segni, L. and Green, J., 1994257 Magen, Y. and Kagan, E. D., 2012209 Abbreviation for Journals and SeriesState of certainty: Archaeologicaly definitive General descriptionState of preservation/which parts were uncovered: Identification of the site as a monastery is based on a survey. Illustrative material: Illustrative_material Photos Figures General descriptionPaths: A flight of steps, cut into the rock connected the two levels of the complex. Courtyards: The upper level contains a central courtyard paved with stone flags and surrounded by several structures. Churche/s: A church structure was not identified. However, marble elements, a large stone-carved cross (each arm ca. 60 cm long), tesserae and fragments of roof tiles indicate the existence of a church. Dwellings: Remains of dwelling cells were observed on the lower level. Small findsSmall finds: CategoryDescription OtherTesserae OtherRoof tiles Detailed descriptionStructureMaterials applied (walls): LimestoneMaterials applied (roofing): tiles ComponentsCourtyard/sMonastery church: Church typeDiakonikonLink to church sectionChurch location unknownGround floor Dwelling type: cellsBuilt paths0Inscribed crosses Architectural evolutionPhase 1 Abandonment General outline: The site was constructed on two levels, the upper one consisting of several structures including a stone paved courtyard. On the lower level there was a large hall and adjoining dwelling cells.Dating material: Dated generally to the Byzantine period based on the architecture and finds of the survey. Phase dateCentury: Early Christian / Byzantine Phase dateCentury: Unknown
