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Philistine Ships

Philistine ships were sailing ships and had no oars. In the front and rear was a vertical prow and sternpost. In this image they were carved in the shape of a swans neck. At the top of the mast was a crows nest. Notice the ship below contains two Philistine warriors carrying their round army shields and the warrior on the right is also holding a sp...

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Unique SVG Designs

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Sketch of Ancient Lachish

Lachish was an ancient city located in the southern part of modern-day Israel. The city has a rich history dating back thousands of years and has been the site of many archaeological discoveries. One of the most famous artifacts found in Lachish is the sketch discovered on a pottery shard known as the Lachish Reliefs. The sketch depicts a scene of...

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Assyrian Fetters

Fetters were used to fasten prisoners. They were made of various shapes and materials. The ones that were put on Zedekiah and Samson were made of brass or copper. The sketch on top is from a pair of Fetters found in Nineveh. They weigh 8 lbs, 11 oz. and are 16 ½ inches long. The part which enclosed the ankles is thinner so that they could be hamme...

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Mayan Acropolis at Copan

This sketch is a reconstruction of the ancient multi-plaza "acropolis" at Copan which was a major Maya Classic settlement and religious center. Bible History Online...

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Egyptians Counting Enemy Hands

This sketch represents how the Egyptians would count the severed hands of enemy corpses after a battle. They would usually cut off the hands or the genitals of the dead and make a heap before their king. In one case 12,535 of these "battle trophies" were counted and assembled into a mound after a victory of Ramsees III over the Libyans....

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Pompeii Illustration Rolling Up a Sail

A mural found in the ruins of ancient Pompeii reveals how sails were furled (rolled up). The mainmast was in the center, made of one piece and held by strong ropes running from the sides of the ship to the main top. The large yard was fixed to the mainmast which enabled it to carry the sail. Four-inch strips of leather was sewn across the sail to r...

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Reconstruction Sketch of the Ziggurat at Ur

Ur of the Chaldees was the original home of Abraham, the first Hebrew....

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Phoenician Ships

Phoenician ships had a curved shape with similar stems and sternposts. The masts had two large yardarms. Notice all the ropes used in the yard rigging. The ships also had high washboards with strakes around the deck to prevent cargo from falling off during heavy seas. The prophet Ezekiel describes the building of these ships: "They made all your pl...

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Sketch of Nebuchadnezzar's City of Babylon

The sketch of Nebuchadnezzar's City of Babylon provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world and the grandeur of one of the most legendary cities in history. Babylon, the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, was renowned for its impressive architecture, advanced urban planning, and towering walls. The sketch captures the intricate details...

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