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Tel Halif

Archaeological mound in northern Negev, Israel

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

Location

About

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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Archaeological Features

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Domestic and Habitation Structures

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Country
Israel
Source
Wikipedia