A 2,500-year-old burial site unearthed by archaeologists in the Negev Highlands of Israel has unveiled crucial insights into ancient trade routes linking Yemen, Phoenicia, Egypt, and beyond, as announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority. This newly discovered site, located to the south of Beer-Sheva, contains numerous tombs believed to hold the remains of individuals from caravans that traversed the region, underscoring the Negev’s strategic importance as an international trade hub from the 7th to 5th centuries BCE.
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