Cyril of Scythopolis on Relieving the Damage in Palestine Inflicted during the Samaritan Revolt (529–531)

The text analyses a short account by Cyril of Scythopolis concerning the imperial decision to finance repair damages caused in Palestine Samaritan uprising 529–531. A description alleged circumstances this and information regarding amount sum granted are examined. According Cyril’s account, sum, 13 centenarii gold, was be set aside from tax revenues then used rebuild (only) ecclesiastical monastic infrastructure. It is not clear whether aforementioned damage financed only area Palaestina secunda (where main fighting rebellion took place) or also prima. Moreover, there no mention question (as well as other sources period) financing damages, which undoubtedly were uprising. issue that interested author most money Emperor Justinian allegedly allocated for above-mentioned purpose. In order verify amount, compared it with data showing abundance treasury at time Anastasius Justinian, reached on wealth cities time. After analysing data, has come conclusion that, despite some doubts, gold (1,300 pounds) mentioned court seems quite reasonable.