Abstract
Hundreds of fragments of spun and woven goods were recovered from excavated sites in the Timna Valley, accumulating the largest assemblage of Levantine textile, cordage, and rope materials from the Late Bronze and Iron Ages to date. An extensive period of multidisciplinary study has produced an in-depth exploration into the production and consumption of these materials in the industrial setting of copper mining and extraction. In this article, we briefly detail the investigatory methods employed and the findings of these studies, looking at textile consumption at Timna and how it compares to the wider region.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Archaeological Excavations and Research Studies in Southern Israel |
Subtitle of host publication | Collected Papers19th Annual Southern Conference Volume 6 |
Editors | Davida Eisenberg-Degen, Steve A Rosen, Amir Golani, Avi Sasson |
Place of Publication | Jerusalem |
Publisher | Ariel Publishing |
Pages | *47-*61 |
State | Published - 2023 |