The Byzantine Pottery

Following the earthquake of 363 CE, which destroyed the Late Roman (Stratum VI) structures at the site, a large administrative building was erected here in the Byzantine period (Building 1821, Stratum V; see Chapter 2). This building was in use until its destruction in 614 CE, as determined by the numismatic evidence (see Chapters 4, 5). Thus, the pottery assemblages presented below are chronologically defined by these two absolute anchors. The material discussed here comprises a selection of the ceramics retrieved in the 2008–2014 seasons, and originates in secure loci from within Building 1821 and associated Channels 1852, 1889