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
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Jaffa, an ancient port city located on the Mediterranean coastline, boasts a rich archaeological history reflecting its strategic importance and diverse cultural influences. Settled since the Early Bronze Age, it has been a crucial maritime hub and trade center throughout various historical periods. Jaffa was notably conquered by Thutmose III in the 15th century BCE and later became a significant port during the Hasmonean period. Its history is marked by periods of Babylonian, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, Crusader, Mamluk, and Ottoman control, each leaving unique archaeological imprints. The city features remnants of defensive walls, religious structures including mosques and churches, and its renowned harbor. Modern Jaffa, part of Tel Aviv-Yafo, continues to be an area of archaeological interest with ongoing excavations revealing layers of its multifaceted past.
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Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
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