Khirbat el-'Ora

Khirbat el-‘Ora is an archaeological site located within modern Ramat HaSharon, Israel. It reveals a timeline of industrial and agricultural activity spanning from the 2nd to the 10th century CE. The site includes significant remains of wine and olive presses, reflecting its role in ancient production processes. A notable feature is a glass workshop indicating craft activities during the Umayyad period. Although the site experienced a decline during the Samaritan revolts in the 6th century, it revived momentarily before shifting towards agriculture in the Abbasid period. The findings enrich our understanding of the region's economic and social transformations over centuries, marking Khirbat el-‘Ora as a significant site for exploring ancient industrial and agricultural practices.