Ancient 1,300-Year-Old Industrial and Commercial Complex Discovered Under Ramat Gan Stadium
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First reported by Walla · 1 hour ago
What happened
An ancient 1,300-year-old industrial and commercial complex was uncovered beneath Ramat Gan's Winter Stadium parking lot, revealing streets, shops, and kilns from the Umayyad and Abbasid periods. The site, strategically located near key historic roads, was active for about 150 years before abandonment and later resettlement during the Fatimid era. Excavations revealed numerous artifacts reflecting the diverse culture and economy of the time.
- 01A 1,300-year-old industrial and commercial complex was found under Ramat Gan's Winter Stadium.
- 02The site includes streets, shops, plastered industrial facilities, and kilns from the 7th-8th centuries.
- 03It was strategically located near a main road linking Jaffa, Ramla, and Jerusalem.
- 04The complex operated for about 150 years before abandonment and was resettled in the 10th century.
- 05Artifacts include pottery, oil lamps, bronze tools, iron implements, coins, and glass shards.
- 06No clear evidence identifies the ethnic or religious identity of the site's inhabitants.
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