Heshbon

Heshbon, located east of the Jordan River in modern-day Jordan, is an archaeological site of significant historical importance. The town, historically associated with biblical King Sihon, has not been identified in its Bronze Age context. However, it has been identified as Esbus from the Roman and Byzantine periods, situated at Tell Hisban. The site features a Roman-period town with remnants of water management structures, such as reservoirs and fountains, and religious structures, including Byzantine churches adorned with elaborate mosaic floors. Over the centuries, Heshbon transitioned from an Israelite settlement to being controlled by Moabites and Ammonites, later becoming a Roman and Byzantine center. Continued archaeological excavations have provided insights into its historical phases, despite the lack of Bronze Age evidence.