Time Periods
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
Location
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Tel H̱alif, located in the northern Negev area of Israel, is an archaeological mound that has garnered attention due to its association with biblical history. Suggested by scholar Albrecht Alt as the site of the biblical town of Ziklag, it is also potentially linked to Rimmon. The site has been a focal point of archaeological research, particularly through the Lahav Research Project initiated by Joe Seger in 1974. This project, conducted by the Cobb Institute of Archaeology, aimed to uncover the historical significance of the site. The presence of domestic and habitation structures indicates the site's occupation, possibly during the Early to Late Iron Age. Tel H̱alif's geographical positioning and historical conjectures highlight its potential importance in understanding the broader historical and cultural narratives of the region.
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