Zababde (Ez-Zababide) - Church
Church Name, type, function
Site Name:
Zababde (Ez-Zababide)
Church name:
Church
Functional Type:
Unknown
Church type:
Basilical
Location
Coordinates, ITM system:
230.70
699.21
Coordinates, ICS system:
180.70
1,199.20
Geographical region:
Samaria Hills
Topographical location:
On a low hillock.
Distance from nearest settlement:
The site located in a large village ca. 3.5 km southeast of Kabatia.
Provincial affiliation:
Palaestina I
Bishopric:
Sebaste
Source of knowledge
General description
State of preservation/which parts were uncovered:
The remains, located in the convent of the Sisters of the Rosary on the village grounds, at the site locally known as Deir er-Rahbat, consist of several colorful mosaic floor segments adorned with geometric motifs, column bases and capitals. According to Bagatti, the remains belong to a basilical church.
Description
Small finds
Small finds illustrative material:
Architectural Evolution
| General outline | Dating material | Phase no. | Century |
|---|---|---|---|
Apparently basilical church with mosaic pavements. | On the basis of the mosaics, Bagatti dated the church to the sixth century. | Phase 1 | 6th c. |
No dates are given. | Abandonment | Unknown |