Rare intact 5,500-year-old Canaanite blade workshop unearthed in southern Israel

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare Early Bronze Age Canaanite blade workshop at Nahal Qomem near Kiryat Gat, Israel—the first of its kind found in full context.

Dating back around 5,500 years, the site features hundreds of flint blades, production tools, and subterranean pits, offering insight into early urbanization and specialized trade.

The discovery includes a cache of unused blades, possibly a ritual offering, the Times of Israel has reported.

While no major settlement has been confirmed, the site sheds light on Canaanite culture and trade networks, especially with evidence linking the flint to the Beit Guvrin region 15 km away.

Excavations are ongoing.

read more: https://www.timesofisrael.com/rare-intact-5500-year-old-canaanite-blade-workshop-unearthed-in-southern-israel/

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