Yenoam
Sign in to saveYenoam or Yanoam () is a place in ancient Canaan, or in Syria, known from ancient Egyptian regnal sources from the time of Thutmose III to Ramesses III. One such source is a stela of Seti I found in Beit She'an. Another is the Merneptah Stele.
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Yenoam or Yanoam () is a place in ancient Canaan, or in Syria, known from ancient Egyptian regnal sources from the time of Thutmose III to Ramesses III. One such source is a stela of Seti I found in Beit She'an. Another is the Merneptah Stele.
The location of Yenoam is a matter of speculation. Suggested sites include: Tell Shihab in the Yarmouk Valley in southern Syria, Tell Na'ama (Na'ameh) in the Hula Valley, Tell Na'am (en-Naam) near Yavne'el Tell ʿUbeidiya in the Jordan Valley.
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