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September 10, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

First evidence of bronze production in the Iron Age I southern Levant: A direct link to the Arabah copper polity

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TETzilla EshelYBYoav BornsteinGBGal Bermatov‐Paz

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New findings reveal on-site bronze production in the Iron Age I settlement of el-Ahwat, suggesting connections to Faynan and Timna ores.

Key Points

  • On-site bronze production was confirmed at el-Ahwat, challenging previous notions of bronze working localization.
  • Analytical data revealed primary alloying of copper and tin, indicating sophisticated production methods.
  • Lead isotope analysis connected some metal finds to Faynan ores and others to Timna ores, supporting a broader trade network.
  • These discoveries enhance our understanding of early Iron Age social organization and inland trade routes.

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Eshel et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bd2a54b1d3bfb60ee02chttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0329175
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