Hurvat Itri (Hebrew: חורבת עתרי‎‎) also known as the Itri Ruins, refers to a sprawling archaeological site that features the remains of Jewish villages, some of which are 2,000 years old. In addition to villages this site includes synagogues, wine presses, theaters, and ritual baths, as well as an underground system of public hiding places. The site is located in modern day Israel and is situated in the Judean Hills, southeast of Bet Shemesh, close to the "Green Line". The site derives its name from the ancient Jewish village of Kfar Athra. The Judean Hills were first settled by the Israelite tribe of Judah during 12th century B.C.E. and then became densely populated by the Jewish people between (1st century B.C.E. – 1st century C.E.). At the time of the Great Revolt (66C.E.-74C.E.) of the