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
About
Tel Masos, located in the northern Negev of Israel, is an archaeological site with a rich history of habitation and trade. Established around 3200 BCE during the Chalcolithic period, the site was part of a settlement chain along the Beer Sheva Valley. It played a crucial role in copper mining and trade, linking it to the economic activities in the Timna Valley. The site features residential structures, including four-room houses and caves, and public buildings with Egyptian-Canaanite influences from the 12th century BCE. Later, a Syriac-Nestorian monastery was established, complete with a church and inscribed sarcophagi, highlighting its religious significance. The site's archaeological remains demonstrate its importance in regional trade networks and cultural exchanges over millennia.
Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Historical Timeline
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