Category Archives: Hazor

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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Walk through the Israel Museum without going to Jerusalem

Posted on December 7, 2015 by LukeChandler

Another great museum has partnered with Google to let you visit without leaving home. You can now “walk” through the Israel Museum in Jerusalem using Google Street View to observe displays as if you are there in person. The museum is known for its large … Continue reading →

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