Images & Art

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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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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