Which ancient civilization founded the original city of Ashdod?
Philistines
Romans
Egyptians
Canaanites
Answer
The original city of Ashdod was founded by the Philistines in the 17th century BCE as one of their five city-states. The ruins of this ancient city can be found about 6 km southeast of modern Ashdod.
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