Canaanites Inhabit the Levant
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Cities, Urbanization
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Middle East, Syria, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan
- Date: c. 3000
Article abstract: The Canaanites, a new culture in an already ancient land, inspired city building, metalworking, and large-scale trade with Mesopotamia and Egypt, ultimately leading to alphabetic writing and biblical religions.
Summary of Event
Human presence and village life in the Levant go back many millennia. Excavations at Jericho reveal levels of habitation dating back to at least 8500 b.c.e. The Canaanites appeared around 3000 b.c.e., with a new way of life based on cities. There is some controversy over whether the Canaanites were invaders or a...
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