Nehusha

The moshav was established in 1955 on land that had belonged to the depopulated Palestinian village of Umm Burj.^[2] Although the village collapsed in 1968, it was re-established in 1981. Its name is derived from the name of the Biblical town of Ir-Nachash (1 Chronicles 4:12)^[3] nearby and from Psalms 18:35 (where it is translated as brass, although its meaning is steadfast or firm);

Who traineth my hands for war, so that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.

In 2004 an archaeological excavation was conducted at Nehusha by Rona Avissar on behalf of Bar Ilan University's Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology.^[4]

The excavation revealed about 30 entrances to rock-cut caves, 10 bell shaped caves with plastered walls, rock-cut tombs with kokhim, columbarium, agricultural facilities later to become an underground hiding complex and a stable. Pottery fragments at the site dates back to the Hasmonean dynasty, Roman and Byzantine periods and very few from the medieval period. ^[5]

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  Signpost showing description of ancient ruin, Hurvat Qayit
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  The ancient ruin of Qayit, near Nehusha
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  Ruin of Qayit near Moshav Nehusha
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  Ruin of Qayit near Nehusha