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Mesolithic
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Iron Age
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Early Modern Period
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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Tel Yarmuth, also known as Khirbet Yarmuk, is a significant archaeological site located southwest of Jerusalem, Israel. This large Early Bronze Age site, primarily occupied during the EB II and III periods, features impressive fortifications and monumental structures, including palaces and a broad-room temple. The site provides crucial insights into the urbanization and architectural advancements contemporary with the Old Kingdom of Egypt and Early Dynastic Mesopotamia. After reaching its zenith, Tel Yarmuth was abandoned around 2400 BCE, with only sporadic later occupations. These include limited Middle and Late Bronze Age reoccupations, substantial Iron Age constructions, and a settlement during the Persian period. The site's extensive excavations reveal its role in ancient Canaan, its complex societal structures, and interactions with neighboring regions.
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