Amihai Mazar - Ancient Beehives

Ancient Beehives

While excavating the ancient city of Rehov (pop. about 2,000 residents at that time) Mazar discovered 30 intact hives, dating from c.900 BC. The beehives, made of straw and unbaked clay were found in orderly rows and may be the oldest complete beehives ever discovered.

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