Archaeologists uncover what may be Israel’s 1st public building

About 40 intact pottery vessels were found at the site. Pic/X

Archaeologists excavating an area being prepared for an industrial zone uncovered a 5,000-year-old human settlement, including what may be the oldest public building found in the Israel, Antiquities Authority said.

Among the finds at Hurvat Husham is a large, well-preserved structure - possibly a temple--that served a central community function of some kind.

"The structure has indications that it is important and had a public function," said excavation managers.

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