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Ancient 1,300-Year-Old Industrial and Commercial Complex Discovered Beneath Israeli Stadium

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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago

What happened

An ancient industrial and commercial complex over 1,300 years old was uncovered beneath Ramat Gan's Winter Stadium, revealing streets, kilns, and artifacts from the 7th to 11th centuries. The site, linked to major trade routes, was used during the Umayyad, Abbasid, and Fatimid periods before abandonment prior to the Crusader era.

01A 1,300-year-old industrial and commercial complex was found under Winter Stadium in Ramat Gan.
02The site includes streets, kilns, ovens, shops, and storage rooms from the 7th or 8th century.
03It was strategically located near a main road connecting Jaffa, Ramla, and Jerusalem.
04The complex operated for about 150 years, was abandoned, then resettled in the 10th century.
05Artifacts include pottery, oil lamps, bronze tools, iron implements, and coins from multiple periods.
06The site reflects the diverse cultural and economic life of the Umayyad, Abbasid, and Fatimid eras.

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