Tel Gerisa

Tel Gerisa is an archaeological hill on the southern bank of the Yarkon River where soil layers stack on top of each other, revealing traces from different ancient periods. The site contains remains of dwellings, tools, and everyday objects that tell us how people lived in this region.

The hill was inhabited from the Middle and Late Bronze Ages and continued to be used into the Iron Age, showing that people lived here across vast stretches of time. The soil layers document how settlements came and went but the location remained important.

The hill served as a living space for different ancient communities who built and rebuilt on the same ground over many centuries. Visitors can observe how each layer reveals the habits and choices of people who inhabited this place long ago.

The site is relatively open and accessible, but wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven with exposed archaeological layers and stones. Sun protection is essential as there is little shade and the area is mostly uncovered.

The name Tel Napoleon comes from when Napoleon Bonaparte's army camped here in 1799 during their military campaign against the nearby port city. This moment briefly connected a European military leader to an ancient archaeological site.

Location: Tel Aviv

Elevation above the sea: 38 m

GPS coordinates: 32.09170,34.80750

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02