Kedesh, Archaeological site in Upper Galilee, Israel.
Kedesh is an archaeological site in Upper Galilee consisting of a double mound with layers of limestone walls and administrative buildings from different periods. Excavations have revealed storage rooms where food and goods were once kept.
The site was first occupied during the Persian period and later became an administrative center under Hellenistic rule in the second century BCE. It was eventually abandoned due to regional conflicts and conflicts.
Excavations revealed 1,500 clay bullae imprinted with Greek deities and Seleucid kings, indicating the presence of a large archive for official documentation.
The site is relatively open and can be explored on foot, with different areas naturally arranged across the mound. It helps to wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for uneven ground.
Buried beneath a paved floor, archaeologists discovered personal objects such as an Eros figurine and glass game pieces that reveal how residents spent their leisure time. These everyday items offer a rare window into the private lives of the site's ancient inhabitants.
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