Category Archives: Lachish

My Interview by Randy McCracken 

Posted on November 7, 2015 by LukeChandler

Randy McCracken recently interviewed me. What is it like to be on a dig? What are the most difficult and rewarding parts of that experience? What is the most exciting thing I’ve ever discovered? Read about these things and more, … Continue reading →

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Image of Fertility Goddess Unearthed at Lachish

Posted on July 7, 2015 by LukeChandler

A clay image of a Canaanite fertility goddess was unearthed in my square the other day. Yossi Garfinkel granted permission to post this photo of the find. Fertility goddesses were considered influential over the fertility of the womb, making them … Continue reading →

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A First Step in Archaeological Excavation (Video)

Posted on July 4, 2015 by LukeChandler

A short video intro to one aspect of excavation. “You call this archaeology?” – Henry Jones, Sr. Here is the result. (I only deserve partial credit. Steve Braman worked on this with me.)

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New Discoveries at Tel Lachish – June 29th Edition

Posted on June 29, 2015 by LukeChandler

We discovered some nice things at biblical Lachish over the past two days of excavation. Here are photos of some of them. I will start with a typical oil lamp from Old Testament times. Scorching is visible around the area … Continue reading →

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Tidbits from the Tel: The 2015 Dig at Lachish

Posted on June 24, 2015 by LukeChandler

Busy day with the excavation, but with some nice discoveries. We have nearly completed our first week at this year’s archaeological dig. Here are a few highlights. First, the new ancient gate. My dad is a beast when it comes … Continue reading →

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2015 Season at Lachish Begins

Posted on June 23, 2015 by LukeChandler

The new archaeological season has begun at the biblical Lachish, the second city of the Kingdom of Judah. Lachish played roles in geopolitics, conspiracy, assassination, and was a key objective for multiple invaders. We began our season on Sunday afternoon … Continue reading →

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Presentation on Lachish at Florida College Lectureship

Posted on February 2, 2015 by LukeChandler

I will be making a presentation this Thursday, February 5th, at 9:00am on Illuminating Biblical Kingdoms: The New Excavations at Lachish. This is part of an annual Lectureship at Florida College, near the city of Tampa. Special thanks to Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, … Continue reading →

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Things learned from Yossi Garfinkel’s presentations in Tampa

Posted on November 20, 2014 by LukeChandler

We enjoyed a pleasant visit from Yossi Garfinkel Tuesday evening on the Florida College campus. He gave a lecture on Khirbet Qeiyafa to a full auditorium plus a summary of the first Tel Lachish season for a private dinner group. Here are … Continue reading →

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Presentation on Tel Lachish Excavation near Tampa, FL

Posted on August 15, 2014 by LukeChandler

For anyone in the Tampa area, I will be making a presentation this Sunday evening (Aug. 17th) at 5:30pm on the archaeological excavations at Tel Lachish. See what was discovered in this biblical city and how it may illuminate our … Continue reading →

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Update and photos re: newly-discovered Lachish entrance(s)

Posted on July 27, 2014 by LukeChandler

This post has some clarifications on the entrance architecture uncovered at Tel Lachish this season. I described the entrances as “gates” but the excavators prefer a different term for one of them. Here is the text of a message I received … Continue reading →

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