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Iron Age II, Late 8th–7th Century BCE
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Shown here are two slightly different reconstructions of the Tabernacle based on the Bible’s descriptions; many details derive from educated guesses. The first shows the sanctuary compound with its…
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Biblical Period
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The Arad sanctuary today exists in ruins (image on left), and scholars have attempted its reconstruction (right). The sanctuary included a building with a broad hall approximately 35 feet (10.5 m)…
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Arad, Land of Israel
(Tel ‘Arad, Israel)
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Iron Age IIA–IIB, 9th–8th Century BCE
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On the grounds of the St. Étienne monastery, north of the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem, were two elaborate burial caves that each included a large central hall surrounded by several rectangular rooms…
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Jerusalem, Land of Israel
(Jerusalem, Israel)
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Iron Age II, 9th–7th Century BCE
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This is a Judean imitation of a popular Athenian coin type. On the front is the head of Athena, distinguished by her helmet. On the back is an owl, the symbol of Athena. To the left of the owl is a…
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Yehud, Land of Israel
(Southern Israel, Israel)
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Persian Period, 4th Century BCE
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The front of this coin depicts an animal horn, probably a shofar (parallel lines across the horn suggest horns of rams and some other animals). If this is a shofar, it likely signifies praying to God…
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Yehud, Land of Israel
(Southern Israel, Israel)
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Persian Period, 4th Century BCE
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This altar is approximately 3.5 feet (1.1 m) tall and 5 feet (1.5 m) square. The protrusions at its upper corners are reminiscent of the “horns” of the Tabernacle altar (see “The Tabernacle”)…
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Beersheba, Land of Israel
(Beersheba, Israel)
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Iron Age IIB, 8th Century BCE
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Makkedah, Land of Israel
(Khirbet el-Qom, West Bank)
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Iron Age II, 8th Century BCE
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Numerous figurines of horses, sometimes including a rider, have been found. Most have traces of paint; it is likely that they were all originally painted. The paint sometimes depicts the horse’s…
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Moza, Land of Israel
(Motsa, Israel)
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Iron Age IIA, 10th–9th Century BCE
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This terra-cotta bird figurine from Lachish, about 4 inches (10 cm) high, has outspread wings indicating flight. Like the Judahite pillar figurines discussed earlier, its base is a solid pillar…
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Lachish, Land of Israel
(Tel Lakhish, Israel)
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Iron Age IIB, 8th Century BCE