Cities, Monuments and Objects in the Roman and Byzantine Levant: Studies in Honour of Gabi Mazor

Cities, Monuments, and Objects in the Roman and Byzantine Levant is a celebration of Gabriel Mazor's lifetime work at Nysa-Scythopolis, Bet She'an Baysan. The book explores themes and sites from the Hellenistic to early Islamic periods across the region, with chapters by leading archaeologists in Israel and the Levant. It is a rich trove of up-to-date data and insights that will be a must-read for scholars and students active in this part of the ancient Mediterranean world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Archaeopress

Cities, Monuments, and Objects in the Roman and Byzantine Levant is a celebration of Gabriel Mazor and his lifetime of work at the monumental city of Nysa-Scythopolis, Bet Sheʼan Baysān. This metropolis, part of the storied Decapolis, or league of ten cities, that flourished during the Hellenistic, Roman-Byzantine, and very early Islamic periods until the devastating earthquake of AD 748, has been the singular focus of Gabi Mazor for a generation. The excavations, conservation, and reconstruction at the site, as well as the detailed publications, are all deserving of praise and appreciation.

Chapters by leading archaeologists in Israel and the Levant explore themes and sites, in most cases by the chief archaeologists themselves, providing the latest information and insights about cities and villages from the Hellenistic to early Islamic periods across the region. This rare assemblage of scholars offers new material and interpretations of many of the key archaeological sites active today. The result is a rich trove of up-to-date data and insights that will be a must-read for scholars and students active in this part of the ancient Mediterranean world.

The book is organized into four parts. The first part provides an overview of the region and its historical background, including the rise. The second part explores the cities and towns of the Decapolis, including their architecture, urban planning, and social structures. The third part examines the monuments and objects found in the region, including temples, tombs, and artifacts. The fourth part discusses the conservation and reconstruction efforts at the sites, as well as the challenges and opportunities they present.

The authors of the chapters are all experts in their respective fields, and their contributions provide a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the region's archaeological heritage. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of ancient history, archaeology, and Mediterranean studies, as well as anyone with an interest in the history and culture of the region.

In conclusion, Cities, Monuments, and Objects in the Roman and Byzantine Levant is a groundbreaking work that will revolutionize our understanding of the region's archaeological heritage. It is a must-read for scholars and students of ancient history, archaeology, and Mediterranean studies, as well as anyone with an interest in the history and culture of the region.

Dimension: 290 x 205 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803273341