Category Archives: 2009 Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation

New Excavations to Begin at Masada

Posted on November 6, 2016 by LukeChandler

After a 10-year hiatus, the Dead Sea mountain fortress of Masada will be excavated again according to this news article. Though much has been found in the past, Director of Excavations Dr. Guy Stiebel says much remains to be discovered. Masada (“stronghold”) … Continue reading →

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Khirbet Qeiyafa Excavation Report, Vol. II now available

Posted on November 13, 2014 by LukeChandler

The second published volume of the Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation has just come off the press. It should be available any day now through the Israel Exploration Society. Additional volumes from the Khirbet Qeiyafa excavations are due in the near future.

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Lecture in Tampa on the Khirbet Qeiyafa Excavation

Posted on January 30, 2010 by LukeChandler

I will be presenting a lecture at the Florida College Annual Lectureship this coming Tuesday, February 1st, on the significance of Khirbet Qeiyafa. Prof. Yossi Garfinkel and Dr. David Adams have been kind enough to permit the use of photos … Continue reading →

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Presentations at the ASOR meeting, Day 1

Posted on November 20, 2009 by LukeChandler

Today was a day to fill the brain. The first reports on Middle Eastern archaeology kicked off at 8:30 a.m. and the last sessions ended at 6:15 p.m. Add two 15-minute coffee breaks and lunch in New Orleans’ French Quarter, … Continue reading →

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Off to the ASOR meeting in NOLA, USA

Posted on November 18, 2009 by LukeChandler

I will soon arrive in New Orleans, LA to attend the annual ASOR meeting. For those wondering what this is, I post the following: ASOR = the American Schools of Oriental Research, headquartered at Boston University ASOR’s Mission Statement: Founded … Continue reading →

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Qeiyafa Inscription Translation – Version 1

Posted on October 15, 2009 by LukeChandler

The Khirbet Qeiyafa inscription, which is the oldest extant Hebrew text (ca. 1000 B.C.), has finally been revealed. Aren Maeir, excavator of Tel es-Safi (Gath) was present and reports on the presentation. Unfortunately his initial report gives the text in … Continue reading →

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Khirbet Qeiyafa Coming to New Orleans (via ASOR)

Posted on September 23, 2009 by LukeChandler

New Orleans will be hosting the annual meeting for the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) this November 18th – 21st. ASOR meetings draw hundreds of archeologists, scholars, students and specialists for a few days of presentations and discussions on … Continue reading →

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Massive Fortifications in Israel, and Their Meaning

Posted on September 3, 2009 by LukeChandler

I read yesterday about a newly-excavated large, Bronze Age wall in Jerusalem and had planned to post on it today, but will instead direct you to Ferrell Jenkins’ blog post. He has good information and photos of the discovery. Strong, … Continue reading →

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