Tell es-Sakan, Archaeological tell in Gaza Strip, Palestine
Tell es-Sakan spans across 8 hectares on the northern bank of Wadi Ghazzeh, featuring preserved mud-brick structures from ancient settlements.
The site contained two main settlements between 3300 and 2400 BCE: an Egyptian administrative center and a subsequent Canaanite fortified city.
Archaeological excavations revealed pottery, tools, and architectural elements that demonstrate the transition from Egyptian to Canaanite cultural practices.
Access to Tell es-Sakan requires coordination with local authorities, and research activities face limitations due to regional conditions.
Construction work in 1998 accidentally exposed this settlement, which stands as the oldest fortified site discovered in Palestine and Egypt.
Location: Gaza Strip
Location: Gaza Governorate
GPS coordinates: 31.50420,34.46447
Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:35
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