Tell es-Sultan 2015: A Pilot Project for Archaeology in Palestine

Tell es-Sultan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the world, offers unprecedented insights into the cultural evolution of the Southern Levant over ten millennia. A collaborative project between Sapienza University of Rome and the Palestinian MoTA-DACH has integrated data from 14 excavation areas, providing a comprehensive narrative from the Pre-Pottery Neolithic to the Iron Age. This synthesis challenges traditional archaeological paradigms by revealing complex interconnections within the region, while also demonstrating innovative methods for respectful, shared study of ancient heritage. The research underscores Tell es-Sultan's significance as a lens to understand the achievements and cultural dynamics of one of humanity's earliest civilizations.

Nigro, L. (2016). Tell es-Sultan 2015: A Pilot Project for Archaeology in Palestine. Near Eastern Archaeology, 79(1), 4–17. https://doi.org/10.5615/neareastarch.79.1.0004