3,800-Year-Old Canaanite Arch & Stairway Discovered in Israel

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A recent excavation in northern Israel unveiled an intriguing secret..

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…a perfectly preserved 3,800-year-old Canaanite arch and stairway was discovered

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This puzzling structure has both baffled and mesmerized experts due to its unknown purpose and prompt closure after construction.

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The discovery of a seven-cupped clay dish and a trove of animal bones hints towards possible cultic activities.

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Researchers are keen on uncovering the destination of the mysterious stairway.

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3,800-Year-Old Canaanite Arch & Stairway Discovered in Israel

3,800-Year-Old Canaanite Arch & Stairway Discovered in Israel

A recent excavation in northern Israel unveiled an intriguing secret..

A recent excavation in northern Israel unveiled an intriguing secret..

…buried beneath the surface of Tel Shimron archaeological site…

…buried beneath the surface of Tel Shimron archaeological site…

…a perfectly preserved 3,800-year-old Canaanite arch and stairway was discovered

…a perfectly preserved 3,800-year-old Canaanite arch and stairway was discovered

This puzzling structure has both baffled and mesmerized experts due to its unknown purpose and prompt closure after construction.

This puzzling structure has both baffled and mesmerized experts due to its unknown purpose and prompt closure after construction.

While initially thought to be a defensive barrier, the structure's design dispelled this theory.

While initially thought to be a defensive barrier, the structure's design dispelled this theory.

The discovery of a seven-cupped clay dish and a trove of animal bones hints towards possible cultic activities.

The discovery of a seven-cupped clay dish and a trove of animal bones hints towards possible cultic activities.

Perhaps, the arch and stairway had religious or ritualistic significance?

Perhaps, the arch and stairway had religious or ritualistic significance?

Researchers are keen on uncovering the destination of the mysterious stairway.

Researchers are keen on uncovering the destination of the mysterious stairway.

Until then, the site is under protective cover, awaiting its next chapter of revelation.

Until then, the site is under protective cover, awaiting its next chapter of revelation.

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