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Tag Archives: Judah
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
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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
New Khirbet Qeiyafa Inscription Published. What Does it Say?
An inscription discovered in 2012 at Khirbet Qeiyafa has been published, and it contains a name found in the Bible. The inscription is incised on a storage jar from the late-11th/early-10th century BC, the biblical period of Saul and David. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Archaeologists, Archaeology, ASOR, Baal, BASOR, David, Discoveries, Elah Fortress, Eshbaal, Haggai Misgav, Inscriptions, Ish-bosheth, Israel, Judah, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Mitka R. Golub, Saar Ganor, Saul, Yosef Garfinkel
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Yossi Garfinkel giving presentation near Tampa, Florida
Prof. Yossi Garfinkel will be at Florida College in Temple Terrace, FL, next Tuesday (Nov. 18th) to give a presentation on the archaeological finds from Khirbet Qeiyafa in Israel. This event is part of the school’s Life Enrichment program and … Continue reading
Other Khirbet Qeiyafa Discoveries: A Tower and an Idol
After all the attention surrounding the recent “David’s Palace” announcement, here are details on some other finds from the final season at Kh. Qeiyafa. Because I have worked as a volunteer at the site for five years running, the Qeiyafa … Continue reading
Short Video: From Jericho to Masada at the Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is always an enjoyable place to visit. I make a point of going there during every trip to Israel. A warm float in the Dead Sea and the fresh, cool waterfalls of Ein Gedi wash away every … Continue reading
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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 →