Tel Yokneam, Archaeological site in Megiddo Regional Council, Israel
Description
Tel Yokneam is an archaeological site in Galilee with more than 50 excavation layers that reveal houses, defensive walls, and daily objects from many periods. The remains range from early settlements to Roman times and show how people repeatedly lived and built in this location.
History
Humans first settled at this location during the Neolithic period and inhabited the mound for thousands of years. The layers tell of Bronze Age, Iron Age, Persian, Hellenistic, and Roman occupation phases that reveal how the region changed and developed.
Culture
The excavated structures show building methods and settlement patterns that influenced multiple cultures in the ancient Near East. This location served as a crossroads where different peoples met and exchanged ideas.
Practical
Access is through marked trails with viewpoints overlooking the Megiddo Valley below. Wear sturdy shoes and bring sun protection, as the mound is exposed with little shade available.
Did you know?
Among all the layers lies a distinctive burn layer from the Bronze Age, likely marking a major fire that destroyed the city. This moment left a clear mark in the earth that visitors can still observe today.
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