Archaeology
ItaburionItabyrion, Itabyrium, Mount Tabor, Har Tavor, Thabor MonsPlace descriptionGabinius fought a major battle at Itabyrion (War 1.177), as did Vespasian following
the siege and destruction of Gamla (War 4.54-61). Itabyrion has been identified with
Mount Tabor, where segments of a large wall were identified. These remains probably
belonged to a large Hellenistic fortress (Polybius 5.70) that was reused and rebuilt by
Josephus (Life 188; War 2.573; 4.56) during the early stages of the Revolt. There is no
evidence of a settlement on the mountain, making this the only site fortified by
Josephus that was not a village or town. |