Tel Be'er Sheva is an archaeological site located in the southern part of Israel, about 5 km east of the modern city of Be'er Sheva. It is a Tel, which is a mound created by the accumulation of human settlements over thousands of years. The site covers an area of about 30 hectares and has been continuously occupied from the Chalcolithic period (about 4000 BCE) to the Ottoman period (16th century CE).
The site has been identified as the biblical city of Be'er Sheva, which was an important center of trade and agriculture in ancient times. Excavations have revealed evidence of a sophisticated water system, including a well, a cistern, and a network of underground channels. These structures suggest that water management was a critical issue for the city's inhabitants, as it is located in an arid region.
Other significant findings at Tel Be'er Sheva include a large 8th-century BCE fortress, which is believed to have been built by the Judean king Hezekiah to defend against the Assyrian invasion. The fortress has several gates, watchtowers, and a large courtyard, and it is the most prominent structure at the site. Archaeologists have also uncovered houses, pottery, and other artifacts from various periods of the city's history, providing insight into the daily lives of its residents.