Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (16.2004(2005))

JIYEH

LEBANON

Area 4 (surveyed 0.177 ha). The read-
ings were heavily disturbed by metal waste,
especially in the eastern part of the area,
where earthworks have reshaped the sur-
face. Nothing on the magnetic map can be
convincingly interpreted as corresponding
to archaeological features.
The prospection in the southern part of
the site, inside the ancient town, was carried
out in three areas {Fig. 1: areas 5-7].
Area 5 (surveyed 0.166 ha). The pro-
spection covered the remains of a basilica
rediscovered in 1987-88. The eastern wall
of the basilica has survived [Fig. 2]. The
survey detected remains not visible on the
ground: the map reflects the aisle layout
and allows the western end to be
established with fair precision [Fig. 3].

The run of the anomalies in the southern
aisle could suggest its division into a series
of rooms. An area of elevated magnetic
field values adjoining the basilica on the
north (terminating on the east in line with
the eastern end of the building) suggested
the presence of a structure forming one
complex with the church.
Area 6 (surveyed 0.02 ha). The area is
situated north of the basilica and constitutes
today a sandy coastal dune. An anomaly in
the southwestern part of the map could be
interpreted as the corner of a building [cf.
Fig. 3], possibly the northeastern corner of
a structure adjoining the basilica on the
north. The northern wall of this building
takes a parallel course with regard to the
basilica's line of symmetry.


Fig. 2. The site of the basilica seen froin the west (standing east wall of the building in the background)
(Photo T. FLerbich)

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