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The First Temple period runs from Solomon’s building of the Temple in the 10th century BCE through to the Babylonian destruction of 586 BCE. Posts here cover First Temple Jerusalem (the City of David, Hezekiah’s water works), the wider archaeology of the Iron Age kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and the Via Maris trade road that ran along the coast.

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12 articles
"The Broad Wall": remains of Hezekiah's 7 meter wide northern defensive wall in Jerusalem
Centre · Jerusalem

Jerusalem in the First Temple Period

Our first field-trip to Jerusalem, focusing on the First Temple period: a panorama from the Haas Promenade, the archaeology of the City of David, Hezekiah's Broad Wall and the Israelite gate tower, and the Ariel Centre's model of the early city.

Feb 2013 · 4 minute read
View north over Jerusalem from the Haas Promenade View from the top of the City of David over South and East Jerusalem Inside the water tunnels in the City of David "The Broad Wall": remains of Hezekiah's 7 meter wide northern defensive wall in Jerusalem Remains of the gate tower from Hezekiah's wall around Jerusalem Model of Jerusalem in First Temple times at the Ariel Center
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The Ancient Sea Road (Via Maris)

A storm-soaked field trip along the ancient Sea Road: El Ahwat, the Katzir viewpoint, Tel Megiddo and Tel Jezreel, the Beit Alfa synagogue mosaic, and a hail-pelted finale on the Gilboa ridge.

Jan 2013 · 6 minute read
El Ahwat Katzir Viewpoint Model of the Israelite city at Tel Meggido View from the east side of Tel Meggido View from Tel Jezreel Ancient Beit Alfa Synagogue View from Mt Barkan on the Gilboa View from Mt Shaul on the Gilboa
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