Ashdod-Yam

Ashdod-Yam
אשדוד ים
Aerial view of Minat al-Qal'a
Ashdod-Yam is located in Ashkelon region of Israel
Ashdod-Yam
Shown within Ashkelon region of Israel
Ashdod-Yam is located in Israel
Ashdod-Yam
Ashdod-Yam (Israel)
LocationAshdod, Israel
Coordinates31°46′49″N 34°37′17″E / 31.78028°N 34.62139°E / 31.78028; 34.62139
TypePort city, fortress
History
MaterialStone
CulturesPhilistine, Assyrian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Crusader
Site notes
Excavation dates1965-1968, 2012
ConditionPartial preservation, buried in sand
The castle of Minat al-Qal'a or Castellum Beroart, the western façade with the sea gate flanked by towers
Minat al-Qal'a or Castellum Beroart, storerooms inside the castle.
Ruins of the ancient lighthouse used in conjunction with the castle

Ashdod-Yam or Azotus Paralios (lit. Ashdod/Azotus-on-the-sea" ) is an archaeological site on the Mediterranean coast of Israel. It is located in the southern part of the modern city of Ashdod, and about 5 kilometres northwest of the ancient site of Tel Ashdod, where ancient Ashdod stood in the time of the Philistines. Ashdod-Yam and its inland counterpart, Ashdod or Azotus Mesogaios, were for most of their history two closely connected but distinct entities. Much of the surrounding environ is covered by sand dunes and remains unexplored.


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