Ashdod-YamIsrael � July 9 � August 6, 2017 |
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 A Neo-Assyrian Compound in IsraelThe fate of Ashdod-Yam was always connected to the capital city of Ashdod, one of the five major Philistine cities during the Iron Age. After Ashdod revolted against the Assyrians in the late 8th century B.C., the army of the Neo-Assyrian king Sargon II took over the cities Ashdod, Gath and Asdudimmu; the latter is identified with the site of Ashdod-Yam (Ashdod-by-the-Sea).
Biblical Archaeology: From the Ground Down How does a dig team work? What do archaeologists look for at a dig? In this documentary DVD, learn how excavators work and what we can learn from archaeology. More information. This summer, join the international team, which intends to continue the excavations of the Iron Age compound at Ashdod-Yam to find out what happened when the Assyrians crushed Ashdod and expanded the nearby city of Ashdod-Yam. During a new excavation season we will continue with the exposure of enormous system of fortifications from the Iron Age IIB (8th�7th centuries B.C.), discovered earlier. We shall also attempt to locate a man-made harbor at Ashdod-Yam and clarify the nature of Hellenistic occupation, traces of which (including what seems to be an earthquake destruction) were already discovered as well. The excavations will shed light on the modes of Assyrian imperial control of subjected areas, clarifying the nature of interaction between different peoples in the Mediterranean melting pot at Ashdod-Yam.
Alexander Fantalkin Dr. Alexander Fantalkin teaches in the Department of Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures at Tel Aviv University.Angelika Berlejung Dr. Angelika Berlejung teaches in the Department of Theology at the University of Leipzig (Germany) and Department of Ancient Near Eastern Studies at Stellenbosch University (South Africa). |
Dig DirectorsAlexander Fantalkin Geographic LocationOn the Mediterranean coast in modern Ashdod, 3 miles northwest of Tel Ashdod Periods of OccupationBronze Age through Crusader period Dates of the DigJuly 9 � August 6, 2017 Minimum Stay2 Weeks Application DueMay 15, 2017 Cost$600 per week (transferred or paid in shekels) � airfare not included Academic Credit/Cost per Credit/InstitutionUp to 6 credits available � Tel Aviv University AccommodationsVolunteers will stay at the Ort Yami-Ashdod naval officers� boarding school in the city of Ashdod. The place is located at the bottom of Giv�at Yonah (Jonah�s Hill: which is named after the prophet Jonah, who is believed to be buried there) and a short walking distance from the famous Mediterranean beaches. Contact
Dr. Alexander Fantalkin Open for toursYes - by appointment |
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