Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (2.1989/90(1991))

abandoned. There can be no doubt that the DC Church, which most probably served
previously as a monastic church, continued in use for a time. The grounds north and
east of the church were used as a common cemetery. Some trial pits made here in 1989
dated the levelling of the cemetery, as of the entire area of Kom D, to the Late Christian
Period, prior to the 14{k century. Later still the DC Church was dismantled and building
material removed to other sites.

KOM A AND C

In 1989 some preliminary studies were made on Kom A, the urban centre of Old
Dongola encircled by massive city walls. Building A.l, which is the only building on the

Fig. 3. Sketch plan of House A.l, showing particular phases
of construction.

Kom preserved above present ground level, appears to be a residentional structure
dating to the Post-Christian Period. Excavations were restricted to surface clearing and
some trial pits dug in spots significant for distinguishing subsequent phases in the
construction of the edifice, which was apparently erected In place of an earlier
Christian structure (Fig. 3).

The building technique of the oldest part of this edifice corresponds to solutions
applied in Dongola in the Christian period in such buildings as the Royal Audience Hall

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