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The Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Historical Photos [Archaeology]...

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Plan of the water system (Hazor)

The entrance to the tunnel is situated at the western edge of the shaft bottom. The tunnel itself runs south-west for approximately 25m, sloping down gradually to the water level. The vaulted ceiling of the tunnel is some 4m high. The total depth of the shaft and the tunnel is about 40m. Hazor was an ancient Canaanite and Israelite city located in ...

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The "ibni" tablet (Hazor)

A letter sent to Ibni (-addu?) king of Hazor (18th century BCE). Found in the vicinity of the Canaanite Palace. Hazor was an ancient Canaanite and Israelite city located in the north of modern day Israel. Recent archaeological excavations have revealed how important this city was in antiquity. [The Hazor Excavations]...

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The Roman Aqueducts at Caesarea Maritima.

Photos. Since Ceasarea lacked a natural water source, aqueducts were built by the Romans to bring in fresh water. Most water in Israel comes from the mountains in the north. The Romans built huge aqueducts to bring in water. [Archaeology]...

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The "flight of stairs" (excavations at Hazor)

A flight of stairs leading westward from the podium in Area M. The stairs - like the floor and podium - are made of basalt indicating the significance of this area. Photo is taken at the end of excavations in 1995. Two more stairs leading to a pebble-paved floor were excavated in 1996. Hazor was an ancient Canaanite and Israelite city located in th...

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Canaanite bronze figurine (Hazor)

A volunteer admiring one of the bronze figurines found in the Canaanite palace. Hazor was an ancient Canaanite and Israelite city located in the north of modern day Israel. Recent archaeological excavations have revealed how important this city was in antiquity. [The Hazor Excavations]...

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Aerial photograph of Caesarea Maritima

Aerial View Of Ancient Roman Port Of Caesarea [Archaeology]...

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The Tel Hazor acropolis (upper city)

An aerial view of the acropolis at Hazor. Hazor was an ancient Canaanite and Israelite city located in the north of modern day Israel. Recent archaeological excavations have revealed how important this city was in antiquity. [The Hazor Excavations]...

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The "podium" (Hazor)

A Canaanite cultic (or civic) platform, made of basalt found in Area M. The top is made from a single piece of basalt estimated to weigh close to 2 tons. It may have supported a chair or throne as there are four precise circular depressions in the center of the basalt block. Hazor was an ancient Canaanite and Israelite city located in the north of ...

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Washing Pottery

Washing pottery: Another side of how archaeology works. Llandeilo roman Fort dig w/ digging and washing of pottery [Archaeology]...

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