Yotvata: The Ze'ev Meshel Excavations (1974-1980): The Iron I "Fortress" and the Early Islamic Settlement

by Etan Ayalon and Lily Singer-Avitz

This book presents the final report of the excavations at Yotvata, the largest oasis in the Arabah Valley, conducted by the Sonia and Marco Nadler Institute of Archaeology of Tel Aviv University in 1974-1980 under the direction of Dr. Zeʾev Meshel. The report covers two central sites: a fortified Iron I site and an Early Islamic settlement.

The Iron I remains consist of an irregular casemate wall surrounding a courtyard. The location...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1646022297
• ISBN13: 9781646022298
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Eisenbrauns
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 3.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"