Kuntillet Ajrud

The archaeological site features two main buildings containing numerous inscriptions in early Hebrew and Phoenician scripts along the ancient trade route.

The settlement dates back to the period between 801 and 770 BCE, when it served as a strategic point connecting the Gulf of Aqaba to the Mediterranean.

Discoveries at the site include painted pottery vessels and wall inscriptions depicting religious texts that reference both Yahweh and other regional deities.

The location maintains its isolated position in the desert, approximately 50 kilometers from Kadesh Barnea, requiring specialized transportation arrangements for visits.

The site contains over 50 distinct inscriptions on stone bowls, potsherds, and plaster walls, documenting early religious practices in the region.

Location: North Sinai Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 391 m

GPS coordinates: 30.18640,34.42814

Latest update: May 12, 2025 23:02