A5032258590- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts
- Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- Ancient Near East History
- Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
- Dye analysis and toxicity
- Nuclear Physics and Applications
- Biblical Studies and Interpretation
- Geotechnical and Geomechanical Engineering
- Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
- Geophysical Methods and Applications
- Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers
Bar-Ilan University
2020-2022
Tel Aviv University
2017
Abstract Slag analyses from archaeological iron smelting sites are common. Rigorous of and slag successful experimental smelting, however, still rare. Furthermore, thorough a series smelts, the produced in different phases smelt, exceedingly The present study investigates effect an smelter’s decision-making skills on products process: slag. Four experiments were carried out shaft furnace with tapping using ores Southern Levant. Using various analytical techniques, including portable X-ray...
In this article, we focus on the analysis of dyed textile fragments uncovered at an early Iron Age (11th-10th centuries BCE) copper smelting site during new excavations in Timna Valley conducted by Central (CTV) Project, as well those found Arabah Expedition Hathor Temple (Site 200), dated to Late Bronze/early Ages (13th-11th BCE). Analysis HPLC-DAD identified two organic dyestuffs, Rubia tinctorum L. and indigotin, from a plant source (probably Isatis tinctoria L.). They are among earliest...
An iron and bronze workshop in the lower city of Tell es-Safi/Gath, dated to mid-late Iron IIA, contributes new data on chronology, organization, practice metal production urban Philistine setting. Analyses show that objects were likely produced maintained a large scale, alongside bronze, employing regionally unique forms crucibles tuyères. The material culture metalworking is discussed relation contemporaneous sites region, building more robust picture adoption metallurgy Levant versus status iron.
Abstract More than a century of study the Philistines has revealed abundant remains their material culture. Concurrently, our understanding origins, developmental processes, and socio-political matrix this fascinating culture undergone major changes. Among other facets, Philistine technology been discussed, but in opinion, broad view its importance for is still lacking. The more twenty years excavation at Tell es-Safi/Gath, one central sites Iron Age Philistia, offer an opportunity to review...
While the increasing appearance of iron objects between late twelfth and early eleventh centuries B.C.E. has been greatest indicator for shift from bronze to use that marks transition Iron Age, a nuanced understanding technological phenomenon comes evidence artifacts production. The origins production technologies are still hotly debated. In recent years, new pertinent archaeological data regarding actual production, finally surfaced. Considerable remains both smelting smithing had...
This paper presents two brief alphabetic inscriptions from Area D in the lower city of Tell eṣ-Ṣâfi/Gath, both deriving Iron Age IIA contexts. The first is written an Early Alphabetic script similar to inscription previously published site (Maeir et al. 2008) and interpreted as being related storage wine. second, later, “formalized” script, quite fragmentary difficult decipher, for which several possible interpretations are suggested. These new join relatively large number second only...