The Temple of Solomon
Biblical Period
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Provenance and Dating of Artifacts from the Biblical Period
Artifacts help historians reconstruct the past, using layers of excavation to establish the chronology of the sites they excavate.
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Sanctuaries in the Biblical Period
Biblical descriptions of the wilderness Tabernacle and the Jerusalem Temple reflect features of sanctuaries excavated in the land of Israel.
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