Rosh Horesha Natufian Negev Camp
Natufian·Negev Natufian·🇮🇱 Negev, Rosh Horesha, Israel
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About Rosh Horesha Natufian Negev Camp
Rosh Horesha Natufian Negev Camp at Negev, Rosh Horesha, Israel is a Natufian ancient village of the Negev Natufian tradition, built c. 12000 BCE for highland natufian harpoons bedrock mortars. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersRosh Horesha Natufian Negev Camp at Negev, Rosh Horesha, Israel is a Natufian ancient village of the Negev Natufian tradition, built c. 12000 BCE for highland n
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 12000 BCE
- Period
- Natufian
- Culture
- Negev Natufian
- Purpose
- Highland Natufian harpoons bedrock mortars
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 12000 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Rosh Horesha Natufian Negev Camp
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Rosh Horesha Natufian Negev Camp
On the ground
Structures & features
30.5800° N · 34.8300° E · 279 m · 4 mapped features
- Rosh Horesha Natufian Negev Camp Main Ancient-Village Featureancient villagePrimary ancient-village feature at Rosh Horesha Natufian Negev Camp – central highland natufian harpoons bedrock mortars element with stratified deposits30.5800° N · 34.8300° E
- Rosh Horesha Natufian Negev Camp Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Rosh Horesha Natufian Negev Camp defining settlement or ritual space30.5799° N · 34.8301° E
- Rosh Horesha Natufian Negev Camp Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Rosh Horesha Natufian Negev Camp ceremonial landscape30.5801° N · 34.8299° E
- Rosh Horesha Natufian Negev Camp Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management30.5799° N · 34.8299° E