Tell el-Hesi

Tell el-Hesi is an archaeological site in Israel, revealing the remains of a city from around 1500 BCE. It was an important settlement during the Late Bronze Age, showing evidence of early urban planning, agriculture, and trade. Excavations have uncovered pottery, tools, walls, and irrigation systems that help scholars understand ancient Canaanite culture and society. The site is significant because it was among the first places where archaeologists used scientific methods, like excavation stratigraphy, to study ancient history systematically. Overall, Tell el-Hesi provides valuable insights into early urban development and regional interactions in the ancient Near East.