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

Updated on: 30 October,2024 08:09 AM IST  |  Tel Aviv
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Among the finds at Hurvat Husham is a large, well-preserved structure— possibly a temple--that served a central community function of some kind. 

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

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

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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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