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Ancient Planned City Unearthed Beneath Ramat Gan Parking Lot After 1,300 Years

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First reported by Walla · 23 hours ago

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Archaeologists in Ramat Gan uncovered a 1,300-year-old planned commercial city beneath a parking lot, revealing streets, shops, and artifacts from the early Islamic period. The site was strategically located on a major trade route and was resettled until the late 11th century. Excavations continue to reveal insights into the city's economic and social life.

01A 1,300-year-old planned city was found beneath a Ramat Gan parking lot near Winter Stadium.
02The city dates to the 7th-8th centuries during the Umayyad and Abbasid periods and operated for 150 years.
03It featured straight streets, shops, warehouses, industrial facilities, and kilns, designed by ancient engineers.
04The site was resettled around 1,000 years ago and abandoned in the late 11th century before the Crusader conquest.
05Artifacts include pottery, oil lamps, bronze tableware, iron tools, coins, and imported goods, indicating economic strength.
06Excavations continue to uncover more about this early Islamic commercial hub and its inhabitants.

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