Excavations at Tocra and Euhesperides, Cyrenaica 1968-1969

Bibliographic Data

ID11452385
AuthorsG D B Jones (University of Manchester, corresponding author)
Year1983
Volume14
Pages109-121
Publication date1983-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueLibyan Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0263-7189 • E-ISSN: 2052-6148
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s0263718900007822
OpenAlexW2587475754
LanguageEN
Citations received19
References cited2

Preliminary results of survey and limited excavations at Euhesperides (Benghazi) and Tocra are discussed. At Euhesperides part of one residential insula was excavated and a mosaic discovered. Evidence is presented that the insula and the city defences are contemporary, dating from the early fourth to the third centuries BC. The earliest stratified levels beneath the floors of the insula date to the early sixth century BC. The work at Tocra comprised a full survey of all visible archaeological remains. In particular, close study and limited excavation of the Byzantine Fortress suggest that the structure survived long beyond the Arab invasions of AD 642

Ancient history · Archaeology · Byzantine architecture · Excavation · Fortress (chess · Geography · Insula · Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History · Archaeology and Historical Studies · History · Law, logistics, and international trade

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