Tel Al-Tlul
Al-Tlul is located to the north of the town of Anabta, on the path of the valley that extends to the west in the direction of the Mediterranean, and is called Wadi Al-Zomer, which is a part of the valley called Wadi Al-Shaer. Previous surveys showed that the site contains some areas cut into the rock, and the remains of some walls, in addition to the remains of pottery dating back to different ages, such as the Copper Stone Age, the First Early Bronze Age, and the Second Early Bronze Age.
In 2021, a joint archaeological mission from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, An-Najah National University, and the Institut français du Proche-Orient (IFPO) excavated the site, where the initial results for this season showed the presence of a public building on the top of the hill, and residential areas in the northwest foothills, in addition to the discovery of part of the city wall in the same place. In 2022, excavations continued at the site, where excavations were carried out in the same areas, specifically at the top of the hill where the public building is; excavations were completed to clarify the nature of the building. Several discoveries were found around the area, such as a well dating back to the second Early Bronze Age, and pottery remains in the well dating back to the Abydos period. As for the second area, several areas were opened to complete the residential and site fortifications excavation. It was noted in this area that there are many flint stone tools (Canaanite blades), and pottery dated to the same period, the second early bronze age.