Tell Kashish

Tell Kashish is an archaeological site in the Northern District with multiple settlement layers rising above the surrounding valley floor. Excavations have uncovered remains spanning from the earliest period to the Persian epoch, showing continuous occupation over many centuries.

The site began as a settlement in ancient times and was occupied across multiple millennia, with a major shift around 3000 BCE when inhabitants started building fortified structures. This transition marks a change in how people organized their communities for protection.

The site holds layers from different periods of settlement, each showing how people organized their communities and defenses differently. Walking across it, you can sense how generations adapted their living spaces to changing needs.

The site is accessible by road in the Northern District and sits near a region rich in ancient history. Plan time to explore different parts since the terrain varies in elevation, offering different perspectives as you walk around.

The western part of this site sits noticeably higher than the eastern section, revealing different settlement patterns in each zone. This height difference helped archaeologists identify separate phases of building and inhabitation.

Location: Northern District

Elevation above the sea: 56 m

Part of: Valley in Palestine

GPS coordinates: 32.68518,35.10962

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52