Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Bayt Jibrin, also known historically as Maresha and Eleutheropolis, is an ancient site in the Lakhish region of central Israel. It has seen a succession of cultural influences, from Iron Age Judahite to Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and later Islamic and Crusader periods. The site is notable for its diverse archaeological features, including ancient villages and cities, defensive structures like castles and towers, aqueducts, and public structures such as amphitheatres and marketplaces. The presence of religious structures and workshops further highlight its historical significance. The site is part of the Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its rich historical and cultural significance across millennia.
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Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Food Production and Processing Features
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
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