Munhata
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Munhata (Horvat Minha or Khirbet Munhata) is an archaeological site 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south of Lake Tiberias, Israel on the north bank and near the outlet of Nahal Tavor (Tabor Stream) on a terrace 215 metres (705 ft) below sea level.[1]
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Alternative name | Horvat Minha, Khirbet Munhata |
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Location | Israel |
Coordinates | 32.607°N 35.551°E / 32.607; 35.551 |
Type | Tell |
History | |
Founded | ca. 8300 BC |
Abandoned | ca. 6000 BC |
Cultures | PPNB, Neolithic, Chalcolithic |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 1962-1963 |
Archaeologists | Jean Perrot |
Public access | yes |
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