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Category Archives: 2011 Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation
Khirbet Qeiyafa Excavation Report, Vol. II now available
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.
Posted in 2009 Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation, 2010 Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation, 2011 Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation, 2012 Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation, 2013 Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Publications & Study Materials
Tagged Archaeology, Elah Fortress, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Martin Klingbeil, Michael Hasel, Reports, Saar Ganor, Yosef Garfinkel, Yossi Garfinkel
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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
Posted in 2011 Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation, Ancient Architecture, Bible comments, Biblical Archaeology, Israel, Jerusalem, Khirbet Qeiyafa, New Discoveries
Tagged Archaeologists, Art & Architecture, Artifacts, Biblical Archaeology, cultic activity, cultic room, Discoveries, Elah Fortress, Israelite religion, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Saar Ganor, Shrine, Temple, Yosef Garfinkel
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One person’s experience at Khirbet Qeiyafa
A couple of weeks ago, the Detroit Free Press ran an article by a Mauricio Gutierrez describing his week-long experience on the Khirbet Qeiyafa dig. He went along with a group of professors and students from Oakland University. His article is a … Continue reading
Where Exactly Was Khirbet Qeiyafa’s Ostracon Discovered? (Photos)
This post is in response to a comment left by Michael Grisanti on my post from January 12th. That entry featured some excellent aerial photographs of Khirbet Qeiyafa at the end of the 2011 dig season, particularly of Area C … Continue reading
New Photos of Khirbet Qeiyafa After 2011 Dig Season
New aerial photos of Khirbet Qeiyafa have been posted on its official web site. They show excellent, up-to-date views of the excavated areas. My square from 2011 is the bottom room and casemate on the right in the above photo. … Continue reading
Khirbet Qeiyafa on CNN’s Belief Blog
CNN just posted a video feature on Khirbet Qeiyafa to its Belief Blog. The video was made the week before I came to Qeiyafa this year (!) and aired on CNN International back in July. This re-post includes a followup … Continue reading
Computer issue – Posts will resume later
A situation has developed with my computer that cannot be resolved until I return home. I am disconcerted. Hopefully things will get back to a functional state soon. On the other hand it was a good day at the site. … Continue reading
Ancient Bronze Bowl Discovered at Khirbet Qeiyafa (photo)
I mentioned in yesterday’s post that a bronze bowl was discovered at Qeiyafa. Bronze bowls were costly and at times inscribed with a dedication to an individual. Could ours be inscribed with a biblical name? At this point it is … Continue reading
Bible, Archaeology, and Travel with Luke Chandler 
Do finds from Khirbet Qeiyafa improve Bible translation?
If you read 1 Kings 6:31-33 in the Bible, you may see a margin note that the meaning of some Hebrew words is uncertain. Similar margin notes may also appear in Ezekiel chapter 41. Read 1 Kings 7:1-6 in different Bible versions such … Continue reading →