Ancient Canaanite fortress from time of biblical Book of Judges reopens in southern Israel

Posted Sunday, November 1, 2026 2:45 am

Via The Jerusalem Post

The fortress, located in the heart of the Guvrin Forest in the Judean Lowlands, was discovered during 2018-2019 excavations by IAA archaeologists Dr. Saar Ganor and Dr. Itamar Weissbein.

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