Village of Farm Sproxton
Neolithic (6000–3000 BCE)·Neolithic·🇮🇱 Negev, Israel
About
About Village of Farm Sproxton
Village of Farm Sproxton in Negev, Israel is a Neolithic (6000–3000 BCE) ancient village attributed to Neolithic culture. Systematically investigated through photogrammetry and coring, it presents a fortified nucleus with workshop zone. Construction employs mudbrick on stone socle and demonstrates craft specialization. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Neolithic ancient-village with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Cause of abandonment and collapse
- 02Long-distance exchange networks
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre and pilgrimage focus
- 02Astronomical observatory and calendar
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. 5044 BCE
- Period
- Neolithic (6000–3000 BCE)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Defensive and administrative
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 5044 BCE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 4244 BCE
Major expansion and monumental elaboration
c. 538 BCE
Rebuilding and fortification phase
2001
Modern archaeological excavation and survey
On the ground
Structures & features
30.7028° N · 34.3282° E · 2419 m · 3 mapped features
Shrine
cairnPrimary ancient village at Village of Farm Sproxton — enclosure wall
30.7040° N · 34.3278° ETemple Platform
enclosureBurial zone — cists
30.7033° N · 34.3257° EPrincipal Monument
rampartHydraulic feature — canal
30.7044° N · 34.3294° E