Thursday, December 26, 2024

Looting arrests at Horbat Binit

APPREHENDED: Suspects Caught Red-Handed Looting Galilee Archaeological Site (Pesach Benson / TPS, Jewish Press).
Horbat Binit is a significant ancient settlement known for its well-preserved agricultural installations, particularly olive oil production facilities. Situated on a remote hill between the villages of Ilaniya and Kfar Kana, the site is important for understanding the agricultural and economic life in the region during several historical periods, including the Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine eras.

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