Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer archaeology 2022

Tel Beit Shemesh

So Dave and I were looking at a map of archaeological sites in the Negev, southern Israel, ancient Judah’s territory, and we saw that Tel Beit Shemesh was near us. “Wonderful,” we said. “Let’s go see Beit Shemesh!

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Archaeology, archaeology 2022

Ashdod: Philistine Origins

Philistines were never included in this list of Canaanite people. They came from somewhere else.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Archaeology, archaeology 2022

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.