Tell es-Sakan, Archaeological tell in Gaza Strip, Palestine
Tell es-Sakan is an archaeological site spanning several hectares on the northern bank of Wadi Ghazzeh, showing remains of ancient settlements. Excavations have uncovered mud-brick structures, pottery, and tools from different time periods.
The site shows two main settlements dating between 3300 and 2400 BCE, first an Egyptian administrative center and then a Canaanite fortified city. These layers document a shift in power and control across the region.
Excavations here reveal pottery and tools showing how Egyptian and Canaanite ways of life mixed together. These artifacts tell the story of people who lived between two cultures and left behind their everyday objects.
Access to this site requires coordination with local authorities and usually involves advance planning. Visitors should check local conditions beforehand and arrange expert guidance.
The site was accidentally discovered in 1998 during construction work and is one of the oldest fortified settlements uncovered in Palestine and Egypt. This unexpected find revealed important insights about early urban development in the region.
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