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
About
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.
Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
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Details
- Country
- Israel
- Source
- Wikipedia