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Tel Shoket
31.3101° N, 34.9085° E
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Tel Shoket is an archaeological tell situated in the northern Negev, Israel. This site has shown evidence of habitation from the Chalcolithic period through to the Roman period, indicating a long history of continuous occupation. Significant features include a Muslim cemetery serving local Bedouin communities and a grove that reflects the ongoing use of the land. Historically, the site is potentially linked to biblical locations such as Lebaot and Beit Pelet, highlighting its significance in ancient Judean geography. During World War I, it served as a strategic location for Ottoman forces, marking its importance in more recent historical events. Tel Shoket offers valuable insights into the region's cultural and historical transformations over millennia.
Historical Timeline
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Israelite to Roman Occupation
1200 BCE - 300 CE
World War I Ottoman Stationing
1917 CE
Chalcolithic Settlement
3500-2500 BCE
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Burial and Funerary Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
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