ABSTRACT
As a Frankish-period site, Arsur enjoys the rare combination of being a fascinating archaeological site, captivatingly located on the Mediterranean coast in the central region of Israel. The town and castle of Arsur were the subject of substantial and ongoing excavations and research from 1997 until 2006 by the late Professor Israel Roll. The rose window from Arsur most probably pierced the west facade of the castle chapel, as remains of it were found just below the proposed level of the chapel, in the destruction layer. Arsur Castle then underwent a transformation to serve as both a religious institution with military fortifications including modifications to the western tower where the castle chapel was located. The archaeological finds from the courtyard and the slope of the cliff indicate that Arsur Castle chapel was located in the upper level of the west tower.
