National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Chain 
Period: Pre-Pottery Neolithic B
Material: Plant Fibre
Site: Nahal Hemar
Lenght: 18 cm
Wide: 2 cm
Description: The cords were used for tying herbs or medicinal plants, but perhaps for binding other items as well. The type of knot in use is the overhand knot.
Bibliography:
Schick T. 1988. Nahal Hemar Cave. Cordage, Basketry and Fabrics.. ATIQOT 18: 31-43, 18.
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