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Tag Archives: Judah
Join a Webinar on the Archaeology of David, Solomon, and Rehoboam
ASOR (the American Society for Overseas Research) is hosting a webinar this Sunday, Sept. 19, at 4:30pm (US Eastern Time) on “David, Solomon, and Rehoboam’s Kingdom – the Archaeological Evidence.” In recent years, we have uncovered many things from the … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient sites, archaeologists, Conferences & Meetings, Israel, Jerusalem, Khirbet a-Ra'i, Khirbet Arai, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Lachish, New Discoveries, Webinars & Online
Tagged ASOR, David, Discoveries, Jerusalem, Judah, Khirbet a-Ra'i, Khirbet Arai, Khirbet Qeiyafa, King David, Lachish, Rehoboam, Shephlah, Solomon, webinar, Yosef Garfinkel, Yossi Garfinkel
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Gov’t complex from time of Hezekiah, Manasseh discovered near US Embassy in Jerusalem
The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced the discovery of a large building from the ancient Kingdom of Judah that has been dated to the time of kings Hezekiah and Manasseh (Heb. – Menashe). The Jerusalem Post article includes photos and … Continue reading
New Video on Lachish Excavation
If you are interested in Archaeology and the Bible, and especially if you’re curious what it’s like to join a dig, a new video is available for your enjoyment. The video covers recent work at biblical Lachish and was created … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Battles, archaeologists, Biblical Archaeology, Israel, Lachish, New Discoveries, Short videos, Tech & Resources
Tagged Archaeologists, Archaeology, Assyria, Babylon, Bible, Biblical Archaeology, Bob Henry, Israel, Judah, Lachish, Lachish Letters, Luke Chandler, Michael Hasel, Rachel Martin, Rehoboam, Shephlah, Yossi Garfinkel, YouTube
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Temple from Hezekiah’s Time Found at Lachish (Photos and Video)
Archaeologists announced the discovery at Tel Lachish of an ancient Judahite shrine dating to around the time of King Hezekiah. The shrine had been desecrated, which may relate to biblical accounts of Hezekiah’s religious purge against idols and “high places.” These … Continue reading
Posted in archaeologists, Bible comments, Biblical Archaeology, Israel, Lachish, New Discoveries, Short videos
Tagged Ancient toilet, Archaeology, Artifacts, Assyria, Biblical Archaeology, cultic activity, gates, Hezekiah, IAA, Israel, Judah, Lachish, LMLK jars, Saar Ganor, Sennacherib, Shrine, Temple, video, weapons
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New Dig at Khirbet Arai may reveal Philistines, Kingdom of Judah
A new excavation in the Judean foothills may reveal details about the arrival of the Philistines, the decline of the Canaanites, and the development of the Kingdom of Judah. The site is called Khirbet Arai and is located near Tel Lachish, … Continue reading
1st Temple Period seal belonging to woman found in Jerusalem.
Archaeologists announced the discovery of a woman’s seal dating to the period before Babylon’s destruction of the Kingdom of Judah. The find came from the long-running Giv’ati parking lot excavation in the City of David. The woman’s name on the seal is … Continue reading
New book on questions re: Khirbet Qeiyafa and ancient Judah
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
Posted in archaeologists, Biblical Archaeology, Inscriptions and Manuscripts, Israel, Khirbet Qeiyafa, New Discoveries, Philistines, Publications & Study Materials
Tagged "Debating Khirbet Qeiyafa", Archaeologists, Archaeology, Biblical Archaeology, Carbon-14, cultic activity, David, David and Goliath, Igor Kreimerman, Iron Age, Iron IIa, Israel Exploration Society, Judah, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Peter Zilberg, Philistines, pottery, Publications, radiocarbon dating, Reports, scarab, Yosef Garfinkel
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Signs of Administration in the early Kingdom of Judah?
A new article by Hoo-Goo Kang and Yosef Garfinkel on marked jar handles is available for free download. These handles date to the early 10th century and point to governmental authority in the region of Judah. The authors conclude the impressed handles were precursors … Continue reading
Posted in archaeologists, Biblical Archaeology, General Archaeology, Israel, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Publications & Study Materials
Tagged 10th century, Bronze Age, Elah Fortress, Finger impressed handles, Hoo-Goo Kang, Iron Age, Iron IIa, Judah, Khirbet Qeiyafa, LMLK jars, rosette handles, Stamped jar handles, Yosef Garfinkel
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2015 Season at Lachish Begins
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
See Sennacherib’s biblical invasion of Judah in the British Museum
The Bible describes Sennacherib’s invasion of Hezekiah’s Judah in three different books. Sennacherib dedicated a central room in his palace to this same event. Clearly, it made an impression all around. All three biblical accounts describe Sennacherib’s army coming to Jerusalem … Continue reading →