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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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Tel Gerisa, also known as Tell Jerishe or Tel Napoleon, is an archaeological site located on the southern bank of the Yarkon River in Tel Aviv, Israel. The site spans approximately 40 dunams and is primarily known for its occupation during the Middle and Late Bronze Ages, with subsequent, albeit diminished, habitation in the Early Iron Age. The settlement began to decline in the 10th century BCE during Iron Age II. Although the original names of the Bronze and Iron Age settlements remain unknown, some scholars have proposed identification with the biblical city of Gath Rimmon. Excavations conducted by prominent archaeologists like Eliezer Sukenik, Yigal Yadin, and Ze'ev Herzog have highlighted the site's historical significance and contribution to understanding the regional dynamics of ancient Israel.
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