Numeira

The geographic region known as Numeira is described at Arabah.

Overview of Numeira, looking west

Early Bronze III destruction level at Numeira, inside the east gate.

Numeira is an archaeological site near the Dead Sea. The site has substantial Early Bronze Age remains.

Numeira is also the name given to the river and valley (wadi) adjacent to the archaeological site. The river is significantly eroding the archaeological site.

Numeira has been proposed as a candidate for the Biblical city of Gomorrah.

See also

• Bab edh-Dhra, candidate site for Sodom

Coordinates: 31°07′54″N 35°31′46″E / 31.131588°N 35.529399°E / 31.131588; 35.529399