Tel Kabri is an archaeological site located in the western Galilee region of Israel, about 5 kilometers east of the Mediterranean coast. The site contains the ruins of a Canaanite palace dating back to the Middle Bronze Age (approximately 2,000-1,550 BCE).
The palace at Tel Kabri was discovered in the 20th century, but it was not fully excavated until the early 21st century. The palace was built using a combination of mudbrick and stone and contains several large halls and courtyards. The most notable feature of the palace is a large wine cellar, which contained over 40 storage jars that could hold up to 2,000 liters of wine each. The wine was likely produced from grapes grown in the surrounding area and was likely used for both domestic consumption and trade.
Other artifacts found at Tel Kabri include pottery vessels, jewelry, and weapons, which provide insight into the daily life and material culture of the ancient Canaanites. The discovery of the palace and its wine cellar has shed new light on the economic and social structures of the Canaanite city-states in the Middle Bronze Age.
In addition to the palace, the site of Tel Kabri also contains several other archaeological remains, including a Canaanite cemetery and a later Iron Age settlement. Excavations at the site are ongoing and continue to provide important insights into the history and culture of ancient Canaan.
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