Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (16.2004(2005))

CHHIM

LEBANON

mount the wooden screw that lowered the
beam, which itself was mounted most likely
in the wall of the building itself and pressed
directly on the bags with olive pulp. Below
the stone for mounting the screw, there were
two enormous weights, which must have
been used to weigh down the beam before
the screw system was installed. Similar

technological advancement had already
been observed in the nearby oil press E.II.
Further investigations will concern
a small water cistern lying west of the press
and presumably functionally connected with
the building. Future testing in the area
should provide chronological indications
for the facility.

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