Pigs in a pit: An unusual find of ritual suid exploitation in an Early Islamic context at the site of Tel Yavne, Israel

•Remains from at least seven pigs interred in an Early Islamic-period pit.•The pit remains differ from comparable dispersed remains at the site.•Abundant abnormal molar wear and defects suggest stressful captivity conditions.•This occurrence is peculiar at a time of prohibition on pig consumption.•Archaeological and historical data are considered in order to explain the finds.