Tel Arad

Photo

by Oren Rozen

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Tel Arad is an archaeological site located in the Negev Desert near the modern city of Arad, Israel. It contains the remains of an ancient Canaanite city and an Israelite fortress. The site is notable for its well-preserved structures, including a unique temple complex that dates back to the First Temple period. The Canaanite city, which flourished around 2650-2350 BCE, features a series of impressive fortifications, residential areas, and public buildings. The Israelite fortress, built on the ruins of the Canaanite city, includes a sanctuary and several other buildings that reflect the administrative and military activities of the time.

Also check out

Old City of Jerusalem

Dome of the Rock

Mount Zion

Dead Sea

Western Wall

Yad Vashem