Be'er Sheva (Beer-sheba) was so well-known in acinet Israel it became part of a saying meant to comprise the whole of the land, "From Dan to Beer-Sheba."
Be’er Sheva: Abraham’s Well
Abraham’s brothers and father also became believers in the One True and Living God, the first monotheists in the history of humankind.
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Ashdod: Clash of Cultures
As one enters the Museum of Philistine culture, we are met with a reconstruction of what a Philistine warrior might have looked like.
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Ashdod: Philistine Origins
Philistines were never included in this list of Canaanite people. They came from somewhere else.
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Ashdod
The Philistines had five great city-states, each with their own king: Ashkelon was the only port city. Gaza was Philistia’s southernmost city-state, Ashdod to the north was a bit further inland, and even more inland was Ekron, known for its olive oil export, then Gath was to its south.
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The Forensics of Archaeology
Some people dig for gold, others for artifacts. But the true archaeologist digs for knowledge.
