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Plan of Abdon Reconstruction. Khirbet Adben

The Plan of Abdon Reconstruction at Khirbet Adben is a significant archaeological discovery that sheds light on the ancient history of the region. Located in the heart of the Middle East, Khirbet Adben has long been a site of interest for archaeologists due to its rich historical significance. The Abdon Reconstruction project aims to piece togethe...

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Assyrian Death Penalty

This sketch represents the usual death penalty given by the Assyrians which was hoisting on poles. The victims were tied with their stomachs or throats on the point of a stake so that their own weight thrust them downwards. There are many examples revealing Assyrian severity. A captured king was taken to the capital and compelled to pull the royal ...

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Paul`s Ship Traveling to Malta

It was actually a grain ship like the image above. It was of enormous size and the corn ship that Paul traveled on carried 276 men. Ships of this size had a tonnage of 2,600 tons. The hull ran up to a bird`s-head carving above the bows and a bird`s-tail at the stern. In the midst was a high mast, usually of cedar wood and near the prow was a smalle...

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Reconstruction Sketch of the Temple of Marduk, Babylon

The Temple of Marduk in Babylon was a magnificent structure that served as the center of religious worship and a symbol of power. Although now in ruins, archaeologists and historians have been able to create a detailed reconstruction sketch based on the remaining foundations and historical records. The temple was ded...

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Assyrians Blinding Their Prisoners

This sketch represents part of a scene from a marble slab discovered at Khorsabad. The Assyrian king is using a spear to blind one of his many prisoners. In his left hand he holds a cord with a hook attached at the opposite end which are inserted into the prisoners lips. The Assyrians would thrust the point of a dagger or spear into the eye. Their ...

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Ancient Assyrian Images

Photos of Assyrian reliefs and maps. Browsable directory. Bible History Online...

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Oval Temple at Khafaje

This sketch is a reconstruction of the ancient Sumerian "Oval Temple" at Khafaje from around 2500 BC. Archaeologists unearthed this site in the 1930`s....

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Dagon the Fish-God

Dagon was the god of the Philistines. This image shows that the idol was represented in the combination of both man and fish. The name "Dagon" is derived from "dag" which means "fish." Although there was a deep affection from Dagon`s worshippers to their deity, the symbol of a fish in human form was really meant to represent fertility and the vivif...

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Palace of Minos at Knossos

The Palace of Minos at Knossos is a significant archaeological site located on the island of Crete in Greece. It is considered one of the most important and well-known Minoan sites in the Aegean region. The palace complex was first constructed around 1900 BC but was destroyed and rebuilt several times in its history. The ruins of the Palace of Min...

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Israelites Forced to Labor

This sketch is taken from a marble relief found in the palace of Sennacherib. It illustrates how the Israelite prisoners were assembled into gangs and forced to perform heavy labor. They are clothed in short skirted garments and are carrying heavy loads of rocks....

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