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‘Atiqot 94 (2019)
ISBN 2948-040X
Variability of the Ground Stone Artifacts from Ḥorbat Nevallaṭ
(pp. 107–130)
Yorke M. Rowan
Keywords: Shephelah, rock-cut features, agriculture, typology, production, industry
A total of 120 ground stone artifacts were recovered from the excavations at Ḥorbat Nevallaṭ. They represent an atypical group, presumably reflecting the distinct activities carried out in the different areas at the site. Many hammerstones were found in relation to rock-cut cupmarks, which are thought to have been used for the processing of agricultural products. Many basalt vessels were retrieved as well, including fenestrated stands and fine bowls, some exhibiting exterior decoration. The quality and quantity of the Ḥorbat Nevallaṭ assemblage suggests that the site’s inhabitants participated in networks distributing prestige objects, such as the basalt bowls; alternatively, stone workers may have traveled some distance to basalt sources to manufacture the bowls independently.