A5088552472- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
- Ancient Near East History
- Biblical Studies and Interpretation
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts
- Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies
- Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies
- Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
- Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
- African history and culture analysis
- Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction
- Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies
- Islamic Studies and History
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Heavy metals in environment
Ariel University
2014-2023
University of Hawaii System
2017
Bar-Ilan University
2004-2014
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2006
This study presents an analysis of various aspects relating to the changes in cooking vessels during Iron Age Philistia and southern Levant, with particular emphasis on morphology, manufacturing technology, regional distribution jugs. We have combined archaeological data petrographic analyses evaluate technological these vessels. It is argued that jugs, while first appearing Philistia, subsequently spread other regions cultures. The relationship this process dissemination factors, such as...
AbstractSeveral Early Bronze Age levels have been exposed at Tell eṣ-Ṣāfi/Gath since 2004. This report describes the results of excavation EB III domestic neighbourhood on eastern part site, in Area E. Its layout was common to other urban centres, including small, multiroom houses with a courtyard, and few cases also small storage room. Occupants had access local long distance trade exotic goods, used various administrative recording methods, sacrificed valuable animals. These are discussed...
Isotope data from a sacrificial ass and several ovicaprines (sheep/goat) Early Bronze Age household deposits at Tell es-Safi/Gath, Israel provide direct evidence for the movement of domestic draught/draft husbandry animals between Old Kingdom Egypt (during time Pyramids) III Canaan (ca. 2900–2500 BCE). Vacillating, bi-directional connections are known throughout Age, but here we first concrete early trade in to Canaan.
Following the excavations at Tel Ashdod, a class of Iron Age II decorated pottery was identified that became known as "Ashdod Ware." In present study, this is defined Late Philistine Decorated Ware. Based on its typology, decoration, distribution, chronology, and provenience, it suggested vessels, which first appears in IIA continues through least IIB period, typical Philistia most probably produced limited number sites (e.g., Ashdod Tell eṣ-Ṣâfi/Gath). It also demonstrated decorative style...
Excavations at Tel Burna, Israel, have uncovered portions of a large structure from the Late Bronze Age IIB, yielding numerous finds that suggest ritual and cultic practices occurred in building, particularly its central courtyard. This article presents excavations, examining meaning artifacts discovered comparing building with nearby Fosse Temple Lachish. It is hoped discovery presentation will help yield important information on occurring 13th-century b.c.e. Shephelah.
The paper presents the results of survey at Tel Burna, conducted in June 2009 preparation for long-term archaeological project undertaken site by authors. revealed that mound was settled intensively Bronze and iron Ages, probably an important along Judah-Philistine border. also details site's settlement history relation to its surroundings Shephelah; suggests possible identification as libnah, one levitical cities; discusses implications methodology this type fieldwork.
The paper presents the preliminary results of analysis Iron Age finds from Tel Nagila. excavations, which took place in early 1960s under direction R. Amiran and A. Eitan, revealed three strata. Through lens these finds, we reflect on Nagila as an settlement border between Judah Philistia, ethnic political affiliations its population, how may have changed over time.
Tell es-Safi/Gath is a multi-period site located on the border between Judean foothills (Shephelah) and southern coastal plain in central Israel, which has been subject to survey excavations over last two decades. Excavations by Bliss Macalister 1899 exposed fortification system was dated "Jewish period". In this paper, we present updated data these fortifications have led fresh insights. separate excavation areas, excavated portions of that surrounded can now be EB III Levant. The...
It is often assumed that domestic animals in early urban Near Eastern centres either are a reflection of the local pastoral economy, or were raised at distance by specialists. In this paper, we test these assumptions through detailed isotopic analyses (carbon, oxygen and strontium) caprines (sheep goat) from Tell es-Safi/Gath, an Early Bronze Age centre central Israel. The demonstrate bulk within general vicinity site, suggesting majority food resources largely produced level, territory...
With the emergence of urban culture in southern Levant Early Bronze Age, new types pottery and ceramic techniques appeared, among them (usually combed) coated with a white material. A selection sherds from strata was studied an attempt to analyze this Using microscopy various other methods, authors were able determine that material lime-plaster applied vessels after firing. The paper contends most likely reason for applying functional—to decrease permeability protect contents vessels.
Recent archaeological excavations at the early urban settlement of Tell es-Safi/Gath, Israel present opportunity to reconstruct life-history basalt ground stone artefacts an domestic neighbourhood. es-Safi/Gath is a multi-period site located on border between Judean foothills and southern coastal plain central Israel. Survey over last two decades demonstrated that it was major centre for region during Early Bronze Age (EBA) III. At eastern end site, neighbourhood commoner residences (some...
Pebble stone installations are commonly found at various Early Bronze Age sites in the southern Levant. However, their function is often assumed or unknown. Thirteen circular pebble were scattered throughout a residential neighbourhood dating to III Tell es-Safi/Gath. Five such recently studied by implementing an integrated micro-archaeological approach which all micro- and macro-artefacts analysed using analytical techniques. Based on analysis of ash-micro remains identified sediments,...
Abstract The Shephelah, known as the breadbasket of southern Levant, is one more extensively investigated regions Levant in terms archaeobotanical research. However, studies dealing with agriculture are scarce comparison to data available. analysis assemblage combination archaeological remains from Tel Burna will contribute investigation Shephelah. Several seasons excavation revealed a cultic complex dating Late Bronze Age and an Iron II settlement various agricultural installations such...
Analysis of a sacrificed and interred domestic donkey from an Early Bronze Age (EB) IIIB (c. 2800–2600 BCE) residential neighborhood at Tell eṣ-Ṣâfi/Gath, Israel, indicate the presence bit wear on Lower Premolar 2 (LPM2). This is earliest evidence for use among early equids, in particular donkeys, Near East. The mesial enamel surfaces both right left LPM2 question are slightly worn fashion that suggests dental (metal, bone, wood, etc.) was used to control animal. Given secure chronological...