Lavnin
Israel

Lavnin

Late Bronze Age site with burial caves

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Lavnin is a Late Bronze Age archaeological site located in Israel's Adullam region, known for its historical significance and diverse features. Rising 389 meters above sea level, the site contains a network of caves, which include burial tombs and a columbarium, suggesting its use over various periods for both habitation and funerary purposes. During the Byzantine period, the site continued to be occupied, as evidenced by graffiti and other remnants from that era. The presence of a Second Temple period ritual bath and fortifications further points to its strategic importance. The site's integration into a national park highlights its cultural and archaeological value, preserving its history for future study.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Late Bronze Age Occupation

1300 BCE

Byzantine Era Occupation

300 CE

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Miscellaneous Features

Underground Tunnels
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Water Management Features

Cisterns
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Burial and Funerary Structures

TombsColumbarium
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Artistic and Decorative Features

Graffiti
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Domestic and Habitation Structures

Caves
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Country

Israel

Coordinates

31.64° N, 34.95° E