Hesban 9: Middle and Late Islamic  Strata:
A Study of the Stratigraphy of Tell Hesban from the 12th to the 15th Centuries A.D.

by Bert de Vries (Calvin College) and Bethany Walker (Grand Valley State University)

The discoveries of Tell Hesban's four Ayyubid-Mamluk strata (12th to 15th centuries A.D.) are presented in a layer-by-layer account, including numerous plans and photographs.  These discoveries are interpreted in the light of contemporary, natural, cultural, and historical events.  Major features of this period include a Mamluk governor's palace and private bath house.

ISBN 0-943872-22-7     Forthcoming

Edited 4/7/05 tlc