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Eival (Mount Ebal) rises above Shechem/Nablus and is named in the book of Joshua as the site of an altar built after the Israelites entered the land. Discussed here as part of a visit to the archaeological remains identified by Adam Zertal.

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Ramp leading up to the Israelite altar on Mt Ebal
West Bank

Mount Ebal – the altar of Joshua?

A visit to Mount Ebal in the Samaria area of the West Bank: Adam Zertal's archaeological survey, an altar matching the biblical description, and the question of whether Joshua himself built it.

Aug 2018 · 7 minute read
Part of our army escort View over Nablus (Biblical Shechem) and Mt Gerizim from Mt Ebal View over the Israelite ritual site on Mt Ebal Ramp leading up to the Israelite altar on Mt Ebal Artist's impression of the Israelite altar on Mt Ebal View over Tirtza Valley from the Israelite altar on Mt Ebal
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