ʻAbud - Deir Sim'an
Church Name, type, function
Site Name:
ʻAbud
Identification:
The site name is variously written ‘Âbûd; ‘Abūd; el-‘Abūd; A’boud.
Church name:
Deir Sim'an
Functional Type:
Unknown
Church type:
Unknown
Location
Coordinates, ITM system:
206.60
658.00
Coordinates, ICS system:
156.60
1,158.10
Geographical region:
Southern and Western Samaria
Topographical location:
A mountain slope.
Distance from nearest bishop-seat:
30 km from Jerusalem.
Distance from nearest settlement:
Part of the settlement of 'Abud.
Distance from Roman roads:
Overlooking the ancient road between Aphek-Antipatris and Jericho.
Provincial affiliation:
Palaestina I
Source of knowledge
General description
State of preservation/which parts were uncovered:
Two colorful mosaic floors and foundation remnants found North of Setti Miriam.
Description
Small finds
Small finds illustrative material:
Architectural Evolution
| Dating material | Phase no. | Century | Within century |
|---|---|---|---|
Byzantine period, 5-6 century. Due to its proximity to the Greek Church, it is assumed that both churches were erected in the same time. | Phase 1 | 5th-6th c. | Early |
There is no evidence to date the abandonment of the church. | Abandonment | Unknown |