Tel Lakhish iies just north of the moshav of the same name, 2km south of the Beit Guvrin-Hebron road. Although archeologically more important, Tel Lakhish is not as interesting as Tel Maresha. Its strategic location, at the intersection of the road to Egypt and the approach to Jerusalem, often made it a scene of conflict in ancient times. It is mentioned in the Bible (Joshua 10:31-32) as one of the Canaanite cities destroyed by the Israelites.

Excavations have revealed nine levels of settlements dating as far back as the 3rd millennium BC. There are still remains of Canaanite graves and one of their holy sites, but most of the artifacts have been removed to museums in Jerusalem and Britain. In addition, it’s virtually inaccessible without a car, although bus #11 runs to the moshav. Because of this area’s isolation, climate, and proximity to the West Bank, moshavniks strongly discourage camping in these hills.