Gaza Strip (between Dayr al Balah and Khan Yunis) - Church
Church Name, type, function
Site Name:
Gaza Strip (between Dayr al Balah and Khan Yunis)
Church name:
Church
Functional Type:
Unknown
Dedication:
Unknown
Church type:
Unknown
Location
Geographical region:
Gaza strip
Topographical location:
near the coast
Distance from nearest settlement:
between Dayr al Balah and Khan Yunis (no precise coordinates)
Provincial affiliation:
Palaestina I
Bishopric:
Raphia
Source of knowledge
Archaeological remains
General description
State of preservation/which parts were uncovered:
Not much is known about the church, its precise location and architectural type. Piccirillo mentioned it briefly, describing also the mosaic floor, decorated with medallions.
Description
Small finds
Small finds illustrative material:
Architectural Evolution
| Phase name (as published) | Dating material | Phase no. | Century |
|---|---|---|---|
Byzantine | Stylistic features of mosaic decoration | Phase 1 | Early Christian / Byzantine |
Unknown | Abandonment | Unknown |