Capital Fragment

This marble architectural fragment was found on the Tel and likely was part of the Round Church.  The geometric style of the acanthus leaves is typical of ornamentation in the 5th century CE.  The object was found damaged in the field and the lower right corner has been reconstructed.  

Provenience: Round Church, Possibly found in Cistern 60

Date: 5th c.

Height: 40 cm.

Width: 57 cm.

Object Number: 29-107-909 (No Field Number)

Museum Record

Further Reading: Field Diary - 20 May 1923