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Tag Archives: archaeology
Last Day at the Dig
Today was our last day at the dig. Our two weeks are up, but the dig continues for another four weeks. We will be watching for more news about the dig over the next month as it continues. The dig … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Culture, History, Israel
Tagged Archaeological Dig, archaeology, Dwarves, Hobbit, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Lachish, Pottery Washing, Square
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Sunshades and Sandbags
Most archaeological digs in Israel are during the summer when the sun is the most intense. This is the main reason why you usually dig in the morning. See: Early Morning at the Dig Sunshades are now standard at most … Continue reading
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged Archaeological Methods, archaeology, Balks, David Ussushkin, Lachish, Sandbags, Sunshades, Tel Lachish, Ussushkin
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