A Man from Lachish with His Sons

Evidence for the material culture of ancient Israel comes mostly from artifacts and archaeology and attests to the influence of the great empires that surrounded Israel.

Artifacts help historians reconstruct the past, using layers of excavation to establish the chronology of the sites they excavate.

Though scant evidence of clothing has survived from the biblical period, given its biodegradable nature, jewelry and other items of adornment have.