Israel: 2,800-Year-Old Farm Discovered Near Rosh Ha'ayin With A Rare Alexander Coin Found - 8th Cent

2,800-Year-Old Farm Discovered Near Rosh Ha'ayin

Stunning find in coastal region reveals ancient farmhouse and rare coin with Alexander's name on it, testifying to Greek presence.

Excavations being conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in Rosh Ha'ayin preparatory to enlargements to the city in the coastal region have unearthed a unique find in recent weeks - a 2,800-year-old farmhouse consisting of 23 rooms.

"The farm, which is extraordinarily well-preserved, extends across an area of 30 by 40 meters (roughly 100 x 130 feet) and was built in the eighth century BCE, the time of the Assyrian conquest," said Amit Shadman, who is director of the excavation on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

"Farm houses during this period served as small settlements of sorts whose inhabitants participated in processing agricultural produce. The numerous wine presses discovered in the vicinity of the settlement indicate the wine industry was the most important branch of agriculture in the region. A large silo, which was used to store grain, shows that the ancient residents were also engaged in growing cereal," explained Shadman. Read the full article at Arutz Sheva