Category Archives: Gezer

Archaeology Updates from ASOR

Posted on November 21, 2016 by LukeChandler

My wife and I are back with our kids after hearing some great things at the ASOR annual meeting in San Antonio. Here are some highlights from our experience. Jerusalem’s Gihon Spring: The massive 18th century BC tower over the Gihon Spring … Continue reading →

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10th Century BC “Solomonic” Palace Found at Gezer

Posted on August 31, 2016 by LukeChandler

The Tel Gezer Expedition just announced the discovery of a palatial building tentatively dated to the 10th century BC, around the time of King Solomon in the Bible. The Bible says Solomon fortified Gezer, so a large building from this … Continue reading →

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Tests Indicate Underground Shaft at Tel Lachish; Possible Water System

Posted on June 27, 2016 by LukeChandler

Results from last week’s geophysical survey at Tel Lachish show what appears to be an underground shaft at the site. The survey team and the excavators at Lachish believe the shaft is likely part of an ancient water system similar … Continue reading →

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High-tech meets muscle: Searching for an ancient water system

Posted on June 22, 2016 by LukeChandler

After excavating in Israel for 7 years in a row, I observed something new this week. A group of specialists literally hammered the ground, looking for an ancient underground water tunnel in the biblical city of Lachish. Water sources for … Continue reading →

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Israel in Archaeology: The Merneptah Inscription

Posted on February 12, 2016 by LukeChandler

The Merneptah Stele is a hieroglyphic inscription on stone that attests to Israel’s presence in Canaan in the late-1200’s BC, during the biblical period of the Judges. The inscription was made by Pharaoh Merneptah who reigned over Egypt from ca. 1213 … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go to Gezer Together (with video)

Posted on July 8, 2013 by LukeChandler

Archaeological teams often take field trips to other sites during excavation season. Last Thursday afternoon, we went to the biblical city of Gezer. This site has seen the best of times and the worst of times. What does that mean? … Continue reading →

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