Tel Be'er Sheva

The excavated settlement contains fortification walls, residential buildings, water systems, and storage facilities dating from different historical periods.

The ancient biblical city flourished around 1000 BCE during King David's reign, serving as a major administrative center in the southern region.

At Tel Be'er Sheva, archaeologists discovered a stone horned altar that provides evidence of religious practices from the Iron Age period.

The national park features restored structures, marked paths, informative signs in multiple languages, and guided tours through the archaeological remains.

This UNESCO World Heritage site contains a sophisticated water collection system with deep wells and underground chambers carved into limestone bedrock.

Location: Beersheba

Location: Southern District

Part of: Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba

GPS coordinates: 31.24472,34.84083

Latest update: May 13, 2025 07:14