Atlit Yam

Atlit Yam is a submerged ancient Neolithic village off the coast of Atlit, Israel. It has been carbon-dated as to be between 8,900 and 8,300 years old. Among the features of the 10-acre (4.0 ha) site is a stone circle.

Atlit Yam
הכפר הנאוליתי בעתלית-ים
Submerged stone structure
Location off the coast of Haifa District, Israel
LocationOff the coast of Atlit, Israel
RegionEastern Mediterranean Sea
Coordinates32°42′38.98″N 34°56′6.54″E
TypeSettlement
Area40 dunams (9.9 acres)
History
Founded6900 BCE
Abandoned6300 BCE
PeriodsPre-Pottery Neolithic B
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