Sataf

Sataf, located in the Jerusalem Subdistrict, is an archaeological site of significant historical value. The site reveals traces of habitation from the Chalcolithic period, approximately 4000 BCE, indicating one of the oldest agricultural settlements in the region. Throughout its history, Sataf has seen numerous phases of occupation, with substantial remains dating back to the Byzantine period. During the Mamluk and Ottoman periods, the site was documented in tax records, evolving into a village with characteristic stone houses and agricultural terraces. Following its depopulation during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, efforts have been made to preserve its ancient terraces and springs, transforming Sataf into a tourist site that showcases historical agricultural techniques. Sataf serves as a testament to the region's complex history and cultural transitions over millennia.