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

Posted on October 30, 2015 by

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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Lachish Field Report #2: Ancient Jewelry, a Scarab, and more

Posted on July 2, 2014 by

Today was a very good day at the Tel Lachish archaeological excavation. Our volunteers discovered gold jewelry from the Late Bronze Age plus an Egyptian scarab that may be inscribed with a Pharaoh’s name. Scarabs are usually small, oval, and … Continue reading →

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