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 Archaeological remains at Hurvat Itri | |
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| Periods | Second Temple era |
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| Public access | Open year round |
31°38′58″N 34°58′19″E / 31.6494720°N 34.9720070°E / 31.6494720; 34.9720070 Hurvat Itri (Template:Lang-he) also known as the Itri Ruins, refers to a sprawling archaeological site that features the remains of Jewish villages, some of which are 2,000 years old. The site is located in modern day Israel and is situated in the Judean Hills, southeast of Bet Shemesh. The site derives its name from the ancient Jewish village of Kfar Atra.
Gallery
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Recreation of what some of the structures may have looked like.
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Archaeological remains.
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Ancient Jewish Mikveh uncovered at the site.
See also
References
- "Raiders of the lost synagogue:Ancient village opens to keep grave robbers away". JWeekly.com. 28 May 2004.
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