Tell el-Far'ah (South)

Tell el-Far'ah (South) is an archaeological site located in the northern Negev region of Israel. Covering approximately 2 hectares, it features defensive structures such as moats and walls, alongside numerous graves and tombs. The site was initially occupied during the Middle Bronze Age around 1600 BCE, with fortifications suggesting it was a Hyksos settlement. During the Late Bronze Age, it became an Egyptian administrative center, evidenced by the construction of the 'Governor’s Residency' and the discovery of Egyptian artifacts. The site also saw significant Philistine activity in the Early Iron Age, marked by distinctive pottery. In the Classical Period, the site experienced light occupation during Hellenistic and Roman times, indicating its continuous, albeit varied, significance through the ages.