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Ancient 5,500-Year-Old Workshop Reveals Early Urbanization Secrets

7/28/2025

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Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have unearthed a remarkable 5,500-year-old blade manufacturing site near Kiryat Gat. This Early Bronze Age workshop showcases advanced craftsmanship and hints at a sophisticated social structure, shedding light on the dawn of urbanization. The discovery features hundreds of underground pits, each serving unique functions in this ancient community.

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Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have unearthed a remarkable 5,500-year-old blade manufacturing site near Kiryat Gat. This Early Bronze Age workshop showcases advanced craftsmanship and hints at a sophisticated social structure, shedding light on the dawn of urbanization. The discovery features hundreds of underground pits, each serving unique functions in this ancient community.