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
About
Beit Qufa is an archaeological site located in the Lod Valley, Israel, showcasing a rich tapestry of historical periods. Its significance lies in the variety of features from different eras, including settlement remains from the Middle Bronze Age, as well as a bathhouse and terraces from the Byzantine and Early Islamic periods. The site also features a lime-kiln, indicative of its industrial use. In the Ottoman period, Beit Qufa was part of the larger administrative framework and was later abandoned in the 17th century due to regional instability. The site's layers reveal a continuous human presence and adaptation over millennia, making it a valuable resource for understanding the region's cultural and economic transitions from ancient times through the early modern period.
Archaeological Features
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Water Management Features
Industrial and Craft Structures
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Israel
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