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‘Atiqot 51 (2006)
ISBN 2948-040X
Pottery, Stone and Small Finds from Shiqmona
(pp. 145–161)
Roni Amir
Keywords: Mediterranean coast, economy, trade
A homogeneous group of ceramics was found, dating mostly to the sixth and seventh centuries CE. Imported wares comprise 80.5% of the assemblage, originating from Africa, Cyprus, North Syria and Antioch. The large percentage of imported wares points to the sizable volume of trade and economic prosperity of Byzantine-period Shiqmona. Among the finds were stone vessels, iron and bronze nails, a bronze handle, an iron ring and a bone button.