Khirbet Qeiyafa

The fortified city covers an area of 23 dunams with massive stone walls reaching 4.5 meters wide and original heights of 6 meters.

The settlement dates to the Iron Age, specifically the 10th century BCE, during the period traditionally associated with King David's reign in ancient Israel.

Archaeologists discovered pottery fragments containing early Hebrew inscriptions, providing evidence of written language development in the region during the Iron Age period.

The archaeological site includes interpretive signs in multiple languages explaining the significance of buildings, fortifications, and daily life of ancient inhabitants.

Two monumental gates were uncovered in the city walls, leading researchers to connect the site with the biblical city of Sha'arayim, meaning 'two gates'.

Website: http://qeiyafa.huji.ac.il

GPS coordinates: 31.69643,34.95736

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30