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Signs of Administration in the early Kingdom of Judah?

Posted on November 5, 2015 by LukeChandler

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 →

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Other Khirbet Qeiyafa Discoveries: A Tower and an Idol

Posted on July 31, 2013 by LukeChandler

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 →

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