Tirzah (Tell el-Farah North)

Tirzah (Tell el-Farah North) at a Glance#

Address: Tirzah / Tell el-Farah North, West Bank (near Nablus/Tel es-Sultan region)

Hours: Daylight hours; verify with local authorities

Admission: Site access typically included in Palestinian/West Bank archaeological site fees; verify locally

About Tirzah (Tell el-Farah North)#

Tell el-Farah North is an archaeological tell in the northern West Bank commonly identified with the ancient city of Tirzah. Excavations and surveys have revealed remains spanning the Bronze Age and Iron Age.

The site contains the remains of an urban settlement with fortification traces, domestic architecture and pottery assemblages typical of Levantine Bronze and Iron Age sites. It is of interest to scholars studying Canaanite and early Israelite settlement patterns rather than to mass tourism.

Archaeological work at the site has documented occupation phases across several centuries before and after the turn of the 1st millennium BCE. These layers reflect changes in urban layout and material culture over time.

The tell stands in the northern West Bank; its coordinates place it within the Palestinian territories of that region. Access and visitation depend on local administrative and security arrangements.

Identification: Identified by many scholars with the biblical city of Tirzah, the tell preserves multi-period remains from the Bronze and Iron Ages.

How to Get to Tirzah (Tell el-Farah North)#

Tirzah is in the central hill country of the West Bank. Access best arranged through local tour operators or by road from nearby towns; confirm permissions and current access arrangements before travel.

Tips for Visiting Tirzah (Tell el-Farah North)#

Tirzah's site is spread and low-bring a good hat and a printed map to identify visible strata.
Combine with other central Canaanite sites for context; local guides can explain the Amarna letters and the region's Bronze Age importance.
Respect agricultural boundaries-some trenches are adjacent to private fields.

Best Time to Visit Tirzah (Tell el-Farah North)#

Spring and autumn are preferable for comfortable exploration of the open, exposed ruins.

Spring (Mar-May)

Mar-May · 12-24°C

Cooler and greener-best for walking exposed tells.

Autumn (Sep-Nov)

Sep-Nov · 18-28°C

Warm weather with diminishing summer heat-good for long site visits.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Dec-Feb · 6-16°C

Cool and wet-some access limitations may apply.

Weather & Climate near Tirzah (Tell el-Farah North)#

Climate

Tirzah (Tell el-Farah North)'s climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 70 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

49°

Warmest Month

-4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Good	7° - 15°	11°	112 mm	partly cloudy	73%	2.4 m/s	0.5 low	10.1h
February	Good	7° - 16°	12°	86 mm	partly cloudy	72%	2.4 m/s	0.8 moderate	10.9h
March	Very Good	9° - 19°	14°	59 mm	partly cloudy	68%	3.0 m/s	1.2 high	11.9h
April	Excellent	12° - 24°	18°	18 mm	some cloud	61%	2.8 m/s	1.7 very high	12.9h
May	Ideal	16° - 28°	22°	5 mm	mostly sunny	55%	3.1 m/s	2.1 extreme	13.7h
June	Ideal	19° - 30°	25°	0 mm	clear	53%	3.6 m/s	2.6 extreme	14.1h
July	Ideal	21° - 32°	26°	0 mm	clear	56%	3.4 m/s	2.6 extreme	13.9h
August	Ideal	21° - 32°	27°	0 mm	clear	59%	2.8 m/s	2.3 extreme	13.2h
September	Ideal	20° - 30°	25°	0 mm	clear	58%	2.6 m/s	1.8 very high	12.2h
October	Ideal	17° - 28°	22°	12 mm	mostly sunny	56%	1.9 m/s	1.2 high	11.2h
November	Very Good	12° - 22°	17°	56 mm	mostly sunny	58%	2.4 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.4h
December	Good	8° - 17°	12°	94 mm	partly cloudy	67%	2.4 m/s	0.5 low	9.9h