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
About
The Pool of Gibeon is an important archaeological site located in the village of Jib, in the West Bank Palestinian territories. This site is particularly noted for its remarkable engineering, featuring a deep pool dug 88 feet into limestone to reach the water table. The pool is equipped with a spiral staircase that allowed ancient inhabitants to access the water. The site holds significant historical and biblical relevance, being mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the location of a fierce battle between the forces of Abner and Joab, representing the houses of Saul and David, respectively. These events likely took place during the Late Iron Age, around the 10th century BCE. The Pool of Gibeon provides critical insights into ancient water management practices and the socio-political landscape of the region during this period.
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- Israel
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