Archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of an ancient blade factory in Kiryat Gat, Israel, offering the most direct evidence yet of the Canaanite civilization described in the Bible. The site features long flint blades, massive stones for shaping weapons, and hundreds of underground pits used for storage, living quarters, workshops, and ritual activities. The advanced technology discovered, including the use of a crane for precise pressure on flint, reveals a sophisticated and specialized industry that distributed blades across the region. Researchers believe this discovery highlights the organized settlements, professional specialization, and thriving trade networks of the Canaanites, providing a tangible link between archaeological findings and biblical accounts. The workshop dates to the Middle Bronze Age, aligning with the era of Abraham, and marks the first Canaanite factory found in southern Israel.

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