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
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Tel Hanaton is an archaeological tell located in the western Lower Galilee region of Israel. The site dates back to the Middle Bronze Age, with significant historical relevance during the Late Bronze Age when it was mentioned in the Amarna Letters as 'Hinnatuna', indicating its importance on ancient trade routes. During the Iron Age, Hanaton was a city in the northern Kingdom of Israel before its destruction by the Neo-Assyrian Empire around 722 BCE. The site saw continuous occupation through the Roman and Early Arab periods, eventually becoming a fortified settlement during the Crusader era. In the Mamluk period, it served as a garrison, and during the Ottoman era, it was known for its caravanserai. Tel Hanaton is significant for understanding regional trade, urban development, and historical transitions in ancient Canaan and Israel.
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