Tag Archives: Carbon-14

New book on questions re: Khirbet Qeiyafa and ancient Judah

Posted on December 29, 2015 by LukeChandler

There is a new book on the debates surrounding Khirbet Qeiyafa, a recently excavated city dating to the time of King David. The quantity and quality of the finds from Kh. Qeiyafa have reignited discussion over the political, religious, and societal development of ancient Judah in the time … Continue reading →

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A City of David’s Kingdom? New Carbon-14 results from Khirbet Qeiyafa

Posted on October 30, 2015 by LukeChandler

A new article has been published on new radiocarbon dating from Khirbet Qeiyafa, an Iron Age site overlooking the Elah Valley. It happens to be in the same location, as described in 1 Samuel 17, where David slew Goliath. Discoveries … Continue reading →

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Archaeology: an Ancient Destruction Layer at Lachish

Posted on July 1, 2014 by LukeChandler

One of the most exciting things to find on an archaeological dig is a destruction layer. A city level destroyed by fire tends to produce rich finds. Valuable things are trapped under ash and debris just waiting to be found. … Continue reading →

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