A5037199714- Archaeology and Historical Studies
- Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Ancient Near East History
- Biblical Studies and Interpretation
- Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Eurasian Exchange Networks
- Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Law, logistics, and international trade
- Byzantine Studies and History
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
- Development, Ethics, and Society
- Conservation Techniques and Studies
- Classical Antiquity Studies
- Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
- Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Engineering and Material Science Research
- Fashion and Cultural Textiles
- Cassava research and cyanide
- Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions
Ariel University
2015-2023
Hebrew College
2010-2015
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
2007-2015
Smithsonian Institution
2014
Tel Aviv University
2013
W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research
2011
Weizmann Institute of Science
2009
Bar-Ilan University
2004
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...
Abstract The authors report and describe the remarkable grain silos discovered at Tel Tsaf in southern Levant. These tall, white, barrel-shaped towers seem to mark first appearance of monuments demonstrative surplus.
Here we explore aspects of Canaanite palatial economy through an analysis finds from the Middle Bronze Age palace at Tel Kabri, a 34 ha site located in western Galilee modern day Israel. The was founded middle part MBA I period, and continued without interruption until advanced II period. Despite fact that Kabri vast (perhaps up to 6000 sq m), functioned as center polity, could commission wall floor paintings Aegean style, there are no signs literate administration, or even administrative...
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...
Feasting has attracted much attention in archaeological research, both within the Near East and elsewhere world. Recent evidence of feasting includes occurrences at prehistoric as well Bronze Iron Age sites, reflecting diversity types functions feasts. This article presents new for related to intermediate protohistoric period southern Levant, coming from Middle Chalcolithic (late 6th millennium Cal BC) Tel Tsaf Jordan Valley. The numerous large-scale cooking facilities (earth ovens)...
Large, deep bowls with wedge-shaped impressions have been discovered in excavations and surveys the Samaria region elsewhere southern Levant over last 100 years. The typical Iron II forms, but incision is unique. These findings enable us to establish chronology of bowls, their geographic distribution nature sites which they were found. In this article we show that most date 7th–6th centuries BCE. Many found at unfortified, single-period rural near valleys northern Samarian highlands. We...
This article examines the issue of distribution transport stirrup jars found in Late Bronze Age Levant. These vessels, representing long-range commodity exchange, are presumed to be largely Cretan origin according both their appearance and previous archaeometric analyses. However, determining whether non-Minoan sources such vessels exist identifying specific locales production within Crete ongoing foci research. In this context, a group from sites Israel, predominantly harbor site Tell Abu...
AbstractAbstractA new examination of the results excavations by Moshe Dothan at cemetery Azor (1958, 1960) is presented, indicating a variability in burial practices relatively small area. The different types burials are discussed as well finds from graves, which date to late Iron I and IIA. customs evaluated relation quantity character goods, possible cultural, ethnic socio-economic differences within population. While other evidence on I–IIA quite limited southern Levant, similar phenomena...
Among the painted pottery types in Levant during fifth and fourth centuries B.C.E., "East Greek" class is especially conspicuous usually assumed to have been produced Ionia. This subject of a comprehensive research project, examining it from typological, analytical, other perspectives. Our conclusion that comprises fact several subgroups various parts Mediterranean. Here we discuss one these groups, including mainly hydriai, table amphoras, jugs, which suggest were on Crete, specifically...
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...
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.
The site of Tell Jemmeh near Gaza has long been suggested as the location an Assyrian administrative centre or even seat governor. This paper revisits this issue in light more comprehensive evidence we now have on from Van Beek's excavations. yielded both architectural features (in plans and building techniques) Assyrian-style pottery that link it strongly to Neo-Assyrian world. Whether these links indicate a massive presence at site, was is still open question. archaeological textual period...
The article discusses terracotta figurines from Iron Age Philistia that are made in the form of Mycenaean or illustrate Aegean iconographic elements. Together with new material published Ashdod, previously unpublished examples excavations at Tel Miqne-Ekron and Ashkelon call for a reexamination typology function this group figurines. As these objects may reflect both cultic practices affiliated specific religious elements unique Philistines, they especially important; also indicate if what...
The paper surveys and discusses the updated archaeological evidence for Philistine cult religion, religion in Philistia during Iron Age. can be related to public or official cult, represented temple shrine structures, that coming from households, representing possibly more popular religion. of so far mostly peripheral sites, includes largely cultural elements linked with local Canaanite Yet, within households at cities there is cultic Aegean affinity Age I. In particular, figurines ceramic...