Author
Stern; E.J.
Year
2012
Publisher
Israel Antiquities Authority / ____ _______
Language
English
Pages
9
ISBN
978-9-65406-286-2
Last Update
08-Jun-2025
Keywords
Archaeology
The study of the material culture of the Crusader period in the Levant is a relatively new field. Archaeological research in the Latin East has focused primarily on studies of the architectural remains, mainly castles and churches. Gradually, the emphasis has shifted to the material remains relating to the daily life of the Frankish settlers:¹ their houses, the textiles and coins they used, the crops they grew, the food they ate and the vessels used to store, prepare and serve their food (Boas 1999).
The present study examines the latter aspect of the material culture of the Latin Kingdom of...
