תל עיטון

Tel Eitun extends across 60 dunams in the Nahal Hevron Valley, featuring ancient settlement remains and numerous burial caves throughout its grounds.

Archaeological evidence indicates continuous habitation from the Early Bronze Age through the Persian-Hellenistic period, with significant development during the Iron Age II period.

The site contains a four-room house typical of ancient Judean architecture, along with extensive botanical remains that reveal agricultural practices of past civilizations.

Archaeological excavations continue through Bar-Ilan University's Department of Israel Studies and Archaeology, providing research opportunities for scholars and students.

The site contains hundreds of burial caves surrounding the main settlement area, with artifacts indicating its role as a major city in the Kingdom of Judah.

Location: Nahal Hevron

GPS coordinates: 31.49033,34.92837

Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:24