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The HOLYHOST project investigates ancient hospices built between the 4th and 7th centuries AD, focusing on their archaeological and architectural remains in the Holy Land. It aims to enhance understanding of hospitality and welfare practices in antiquity, and their relevance to contemporary social issues.
Between the 4th and the 7th century AD, many hospices dedicated to the poor, elderly, strangers and travelers were built in the countryside, along roads, around and inside cities.
They were commissioned by the Church, rich pious men and women concerned by the redeem of their sins, as well as emperors who saw this as a guarantee of social stability.
Welfare is thus an important phenomena of Late Antiquity, abundantly mentioned by ancient literary sources and inscriptions, particularly in the east…
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