Merot, Archaeological site in Upper Galilee, Israel
Merot is an archaeological site in Upper Galilee with remains of stone walls, foundations, and residential buildings from antiquity. The structures show how the settlement was organized into connected spaces and areas for different uses.
Merot was inhabited for more than 1000 years, from the Iron Age through the Byzantine period. Excavations show the settlement existed through several cultural phases and adapted to different periods of rule.
People here lived primarily from farming and craft production, as the discoveries make clear. Traces of weaving and pottery making show that goods were created and traded with neighboring communities.
Access is via marked paths from the regional main road, with informational signs explaining the archaeological findings. It is best to visit during daylight to see the stone structures clearly and navigate the site safely.
Near Merot are ancient stone quarries where you can still see traces of how builders extracted material in antiquity. Chisel marks on the stones show the technique workers used to obtain building materials for the settlement.
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