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The research investigates the archaeological and historical evidence of Byzantine military sites along the Jerusalem–Jericho road.

Limitanei in the Maʿale Adumim Region: Evidence of a Byzantine Military Presence on and around the Road from Jerusalem to Jericho and Transjordan

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The research investigates the archaeological and historical evidence of Byzantine military sites along the Jerusalem–Jericho road.
Conducted systematic surveys and limited excavations in the Maʿale Adumim region.
Reassessed previously published data related to military installations.
Identified a network of fortifications and observation posts from the fourth to sixth centuries CE.
Uncovered various military installations, including camps and enclosures, indicating a strategic defense system.
Demonstrated that Byzantine frontier security relied on strategically placed checkpoints rather than continuous lines.
Revealed the interconnection of military infrastructure with pilgrimage routes and monastic settlements.

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Examines Byzantine military evidence in the Maʿale Adumim region, indicating strategic defense along crucial routes.

Sion et al. (2025) studied this question.

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