Tell Jemmeh

Tell Jemmeh rises 62 meters above sea level, covering 5,000 square meters near the intersection of Nahal Besor and Nahal Gerar streams.

The Smithsonian Institution conducted extensive excavations at Tell Jemmeh from 1970 to 1990, revealing continuous habitation spanning over 1,400 years.

Archaeological discoveries at the site include administrative buildings, pottery kilns, and granaries that demonstrate the technological capabilities of ancient civilizations.

The archaeological site sits 12 kilometers south of Gaza, near the kibbutzim of Re'im and Kisufim, at the border between arid and semi-arid regions.

Researchers uncovered the only known Philistine ceramic kiln in Israel at Tell Jemmeh, providing direct evidence of their pottery production methods.

Location: Southern District

GPS coordinates: 31.38750,34.44472

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:33