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Philistine captives at Medinet Habu

Nov 30 Blog

The Philistines: Urban Invaders or Emergent Immigrants?

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

A study, which examined archaeological finds from several Philistines cities, concluded that Philistine urbanization occurred gradually and only took place after they entered the southern Levant and were integrated with the local Canaanite community.

Aren Maeir et Safi

Aug 12 Blog

The Destruction of Philistine Gath

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

Recent excavations by Bar-Ilan University, led by Dr. Aren Maeir, have shed new light on the destruction of biblical Gath, the Philistine city famously home […]

Smiting God Figurine, Baal

Apr 22 Blog

Canaanite God Baal Found in Israel

By: Jonathan Laden

Macquarie University has announced the discovery of a “smiting god” figurine of the Canaanite god Baal, two seals, pottery, and a bronze calf figurine at Khirbet […]

Aerial view of Tel Akko

Jan 20 Blog

Akko’s Total Archaeology Experience

By: Megan Sauter

Interview with Ann Killebrew, dig director at Tel Akko, a major maritime and economic hub in the ancient Southern Levant. Cannaanites, sea peoples, and Phoenicians all called Akko home at one time or another. It also includes the best preserved Crusader city in the world.

Oct 20 Blog

BASONOVA Lecture: DNA Evidence for the Origins of the Philistines

By: Michele Barasso

On Sunday, November 3, 2019 join Professor Daniel Master, Professor of Archaeology at Wheaton College and Director of the Leon Levy Expedition to Ashkelon, as […]

lawrence-stager

Jan 2 Blog

In Memoriam: Lawrence Stager (1943–2017)

By: Megan Sauter

Distinguished Harvard University professor and Ashkelon excavation director Lawrence Stager died on December 29, 2017, at the age of 74.

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