Akko I: the 1991-1998 excavations. The Crusader-period pottery, Part 1: Text, Part 1: Text

Author

Stern; E.J.

Year

2012

Publisher

Israel Antiquities Authority / ____ _______

Language

English

Pages

ISBN

978-9-65406-286-2

Link

Last Update

10-Sep-2024

Keywords

Archaeology

Description

The study of the material culture of the Crusader period in the Levant is a relatively new field. Archaeological research in the Latin East has focused primarily on studies of the architectural remains, mainly castles and churches. Gradually, the emphasis has shifted to the material remains relating to the daily life of the Frankish settlers:¹ their houses, the textiles and coins they used, the crops they grew, the food they ate and the vessels used to store, prepare and serve their food (Boas 1999).

The present study examines the latter aspect of the material culture of the Latin Kingdom of...