Chalcolithic Temple of Ein Gedi, Chalcolithic sanctuary near Dead Sea, Israel.
The temple complex consists of multiple stone structures around a courtyard, positioned on a rock terrace above Ein Gedi springs.
Excavations from 1962 revealed a main building measuring 20 by 5.5 meters with stone benches and a hoof-shaped altar niche containing ritual artifacts.
The temple served regional nomadic tribes during the fourth millennium BCE, featuring dedicated spaces for sacrifices and religious ceremonies.
Visitors can access the archaeological site by taking Highway 90 to Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and following signs from the David Waterfall trail.
Archaeologists discovered 429 ritual objects carefully wrapped and hidden in a nearby cave known as the Cave of the Treasure.
GPS coordinates: 31.46796,35.38922
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:38
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