Sheva Tahanot, Archaeological site in Tel Aviv, Israel
Sheva Tahanot is an archaeological site in Tel Aviv containing the remains of seven ancient water mills that once operated along the Yarkon River in the city's northern section. The foundations, channels, and grinding machinery visible in the ruins show how these structures functioned as a coordinated milling operation.
The mills were constructed during Byzantine times and continued to operate through the Ottoman period, serving as essential facilities for grain processing over many centuries. The site was gradually abandoned as settlement and economic activity shifted to other areas of the region.
The name Sheva Tahanot comes from Hebrew and means 'Seven Mills', a reference to the grain milling operations that once lined the Yarkon riverbank in this area.
The site is open to the public and features informational signs placed throughout the ruins to explain the structures and their purpose. The nearby river and surrounding vegetation make walking through the area pleasant, especially during cooler morning or evening hours.
Water channels directed the Yarkon's flow to power all seven mills simultaneously, demonstrating engineering sophistication from that era. The precision of the canal system allows archaeologists today to still trace how water moved through each mill.
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