Tell el-Hesi, Archaeological site in Southern District, Israel.
Tell el-Hesi stands as an elevated mound covering 10.5 hectares, with layers of ancient settlements located 26 kilometers northeast of Gaza City.
The site contains multiple occupation levels from the Early Bronze Age, with defensive fortifications appearing during its third historical phase around 3000 BCE.
Archaeological excavations at Tell el-Hesi reveal patterns of human settlement and development through different periods of ancient Palestinian civilization.
The site coordinates at 31°32′52″N 34°43′49″E mark the beginning of Wadi Hesi, which extends 48 kilometers westward to the Mediterranean Sea.
Tell el-Hesi represents a strategic location near water passages, contributing to research about settlement patterns in ancient Palestine.
Location: Southern District
GPS coordinates: 31.54770,34.73020
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:53
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