Tell ej-Judeideh

Tell ej-Judeideh stands at 398 meters above sea level, featuring ancient fortification walls and residential areas along northern and southern axes of the mound.

The site reveals continuous occupation from Middle Bronze Age through Roman times, with evidence of Philistine, Israelite, Assyrian, and Chaldean presence.

Archaeological findings include inscribed jars marked 'for the king' and seals with Paleo-Hebrew text, indicating strong links to early Israelite settlements.

The archaeological site connects to marked hiking trails within the Israel National Trail system, with Route 38 located four kilometers from Moshav Nahusha.

The tell contains three major stratigraphic levels reflecting Canaanite, Israelite, and Hellenistic-Roman periods, with a nearby ancient well called Bir Rasaq.

Location: Jerusalem District

GPS coordinates: 31.63370,34.90999

Latest update: April 4, 2025 19:46