The ruins of Khirbet Beit Al Habes or ‘the Prison House,’ date back to the Byzantine period. The ruins of a Byzantine defensive wall was found running along the north, east, and west of the city, surrounding two caves. These caves were used as prisons during Byzantine times. The northern cave measures 4m by 3m, and the southern cave 2m by 3m. Many jars and coins have been found on the site, dating from that period.