Sha'ar HaGolan

Sha'ar HaGolan is an archaeological dig in the Golan Heights where researchers uncovered remains from the Neolithic period. The site holds the ruins of ancient stone homes and many objects from daily life dating back thousands of years.

The site shows settlement from the time of early farmers who made their home in this region. Major excavations in the 1980s brought hundreds of objects to light, revealing how this society lived and organized itself.

The site shows how people lived and worked thousands of years ago during the early agricultural period. Walking through the remains, you can see their daily life through tools, pottery, and the foundations of their dwellings.

The site is accessible through the nearby Golan Archaeological Museum, where many of the discoveries are displayed. It helps to visit with additional information so you can better understand what you are seeing.

The location offers the earliest evidence of pottery making in the region and shows how people began creating their first vessels. These early ceramics feature a distinctive pattern that later influenced many other cultures in the area.