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Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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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
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Khirbet Qana is an archaeological site located in the Lower Galilee of Israel, featuring remains from the Hellenistic to the Early Arab periods. This ancient village is identified with the biblical Cana, famous for the New Testament account of Jesus turning water into wine. The site includes various domestic and religious structures, such as terraced and courtyard houses, a synagogue, and a Christian veneration cave, possibly used as a reliquary. The village was predominantly Jewish during the Roman period, as evidenced by Hasmonean coins and a synagogue, while later periods saw significant Christian activity. Notable industrial activities included glassmaking and olive pressing. The site was likely abandoned in the early 7th century and reoccupied during the early Islamic period, illustrating its dynamic historical significance.
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