Yavneh

A modest farming village about 10 miles north of Ashkelon, situated just inland from the Coastal Road. Yavneh sits amid rolling grain fields and vineyards, serving as a market town for the surrounding agricultural region.

Description

Yavneh is quieter and more rustic than the ports, focused on farming and animal husbandry. The village is known for its wine production - the hillside vineyards benefit from coastal breezes and well-drained soil. Most residents are farmers who bring their produce to Ashkelon or Jaffa for sale.

Notable Features

• The Wine Presses: Large stone installations where grapes are pressed each autumn
• The Grain Stores: Communal granaries where farmers store surplus
• The Village Well: A deep well that rarely runs dry, even in drought years

Character

Yavneh is peaceful and somewhat insular. Villagers are more concerned with weather and harvests than with politics or trade. The village headman settles most disputes, and serious crimes are rare.

Connections

• Half a day north of Ashkelon, slightly inland from the Coastal Road
• A day's walk south of Jaffa
• Connected to Tel Ashdod via farm tracks