Khirbat Rafeidiya (map ref. NIG 2098/6367; OIG 1598/1367). A large ruin that extended across c. 15 dunams, along the top of Har Rapid. Remains of a wall in the northern part of the site that probably encircled it, as well as plastered water cisterns and a limekiln, were surveyed. The ceramic finds were dated to the Iron Age and the Roman and Byzantine periods.

 

Khirbat Majnuna (map ref. NIG 2077/6381; OIG 1577/1381). A ruin that extended across c. 5 dunams, along a hilltop. The remains of ashlar-built structures and numerous architectural elements were surveyed, as well as a winepress, an olive press and many rock-cuttings located in the vicinity of the site. The ceramic finds were dated to the Byzantine and Early Islamic periods.

 

Khirbat Masmar (map ref. NIG 2069/6357; OIG 1569/1357). A small ruin that extended across c. 7 dunams, on a hilltop. The documented antiquities included buildings whose walls were preserved two to three courses high, water cisterns and a threshing floor. The ceramic finds were dated to the Iron Age and the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods.

 

Horbat Horesh (map ref. NIG 2048/6372; OIG 1548/1372). A large ruin that extended across c. 20 dunams, over a gentle spur. Remains of buildings, preserved up to five courses high and using sporadic ashlar stones, as well as numerous architectural elements, were surveyed. A water system, consisting of hewn and built water cisterns and aqueducts was documented. The ceramic finds were dated to the Roman and Byzantine periods.