Tel Arad

The site spans several hundred acres and contains fortified walls, planned streets, administrative buildings, and residential quarters from different historical periods.

Excavations between 1962 and 1980 uncovered settlements from the Early Bronze Age through the Byzantine period, with major developments during the Iron Age.

The temple complex features a broad hall and altar chamber, representing religious practices of ancient Israelites and containing artifacts from diverse worship traditions.

The archaeological park provides marked paths through ancient city ruins, with information panels explaining the significance of discovered structures and artifacts.

Silver hoards found in the fortress contain pure metal pieces and broken jewelry fragments, dating to the 8th or 9th century BCE.

Location: Arad

Website: http://parks.org.il/reserve-park/גן-לאומי-תל-ערד

GPS coordinates: 31.27991,35.12550

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59