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Archaeology is a Destructive Science
It is fascinating to uncover things that have not been seen or touched for thousands of years. Uncovered objects face hazards, though, especially when they lie on top of other things waiting to be discovered. Take, for example, the paved floor … Continue reading
Garfinkel responds to discussions about the new Qeiyafa shrines
Yossi Garfinkel asked me to post some comments from him regarding the new discoveries from Khirbet Qeiyafa. These comments address some misconceptions about his conclusions. For one, he clarifies that the unique shrine here is the stone model, not the … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Architecture, Biblical Archaeology, General Archaeology, Israel, Jerusalem, Khirbet Qeiyafa, New Discoveries, Publications & Study Materials
Tagged aniconic, Archaeology, ark of the covenant, Aron Elohim, Art & Architecture, Biblical Archaeology, cultic activity, cultic room, David, Elah Fortress, Israel, Israelite religion, Judah, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Monotheism, recessed door, Shrine, Solomon, Temple, triglyph, Yosef Garfinkel
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Questions on Khirbet Qeiyafa’s 2010 cultic room
Todd Bolen commented with a series of questions on my previous post about the Qeiyafa cultic room from 2010. Todd wrote: 1. What parallels exist for this type of incense altar? 2. Was evidence of burning found in this room? … Continue reading
Posted in 2010 Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation, Ancient Architecture, Biblical Archaeology, General Archaeology, Khirbet Qeiyafa, New Discoveries
Tagged Archaeology, Art & Architecture, Artifacts, ASOR, Biblical Archaeology, cultic activity, cultic room, Elah Fortress, incense altar, Israelite religion, Khirbet Qeiyafa, massebah, standing stone, Tel Rehov, Yosef Garfinkel
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More Discoveries from Khirbet Qeiyafa (#3)
Architecture is a wonderful thing – a truth I did not properly appreciate until the recent season at Khirbet Qeiyafa. Yes, it’s always fun to uncover one-of-a-kind artifacts, but in archaeology the first thing you look for is the architecture. It … Continue reading
Mazar Re-excavates Old Wall, Announces New Dating
More on that recent wall announcement in Jerusalem: Many news organizations have reported Mazar’s interpretation of the evidence without exercising caution. It might be 10th century and ‘Solomonic’ but these conclusions have not yet been published for review. If the … Continue reading
New (Solomonic?) Wall Uncovered in Jerusalem
Eilat Mazar, who has directed excavations in the City of David for several years, has another find. Hebrew University archaeologists have revealed an ancient path in Jerusalem believed to date back to the time of King Solomon, along with structures … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Archaeology, Jerusalem
Tagged Art & Architecture, City of David, Eilat Mazar, Inscriptions, Jerusalem, LMLK jars
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Ancient Aqueduct Found in the Jaffa Gate
The infrastructure project at Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate has found a Roman-era aqueduct dating to the 2nd century A.D. A beautiful aqueduct, standing 1.50 meters high and built of large stones, has been situated for almost two millennia right under one … Continue reading
Posted in General Archaeology, Israel, Jerusalem
Tagged aqueduct, Archaeology, Art & Architecture, Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem
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Leen Ritmeyer’s updated illustration of 6th century Jerusalem
Dr. Leen Ritmeyer’s illustrations of biblical sites are a tremendous resource and have been used in many publications, including the 2008 ESV Study Bible. He is especially known for his work regarding Jerusalem and the ancient Jewish Temples. Dr. Ritmeyer … Continue reading
New Finds from Khirbet Qeiyafa May Clarify Bible Text, Temple Architecture
During last summer’s dig, we found artifacts that relate to Israelite religion before Solomon’s temple. They may even help us understand more about the temple itself. As the Israel Antiquities Authority headlined it for this morning’s press conference, “Hebrew University archaeologist … Continue reading →