Eynan (Ain Mallaha)

Eynan (Ain Mallaha) is an ancient archaeological site in Israel, dating back around 9,000 years to the Epipaleolithic period. It was a semi-permanent settlement of hunter-gatherers who began to develop early forms of village life. The site features round huts, stone tools, and evidence of early religious or ritual practices, such as burials beneath the floors. Eynan provides valuable insights into the transition from nomadic hunting to more settled ways of living, highlighting the origins of community and early social organization in human history.