Hurvat Saadim, Archaeological site and nature reserve near Bet Shemesh, Israel
The site contains remains of a Jewish village with an ancient synagogue, wine presses, ritual baths, and an underground hiding system from the Second Temple period.
Archaeological excavations conducted from 1999 to 2000 revealed artifacts dating back to the late Persian period, including Yehud coins and other historical materials.
The name of the site originates from an ostracon referencing a town described by historian Josephus, while its Arabic name Umm Suweid translates to mother of buckthorns.
Located within Adullam-France Park, approximately 35 kilometers southwest of Jerusalem, the site offers access to both archaeological remains and natural landscapes.
The village experienced destruction during the First Jewish-Roman War, followed by resettlement, and later contained a mass grave from the Bar Kokhba revolt.
GPS coordinates: 31.75091,35.12981
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:26
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