Tel BurnaIsrael • July 2 – July 28, 2017 |
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An Iron Age MysteryThe site of Tel Burna is located in the Shephelah region, which served as a border between the kingdoms of Judah and Philistia in the Iron Age. A fertile area that supported agricultural production, the region became known as the breadbasket of the south and is believed by some scholars to be a candidate for Biblical Libnah, a Canaanite town that was conquered by Joshua who allotted it to the tribe of Judah.
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. The tell’s prominence is notable in its flat-topped shape, extensive size and fortification, which are still visible today. Survey finds indicate the city was important throughout the Bronze and Iron Ages. Excavations have revealed a Late Bronze Age (Canaanite) public building with a large assemblage of cultic finds (masks, figurines, feasting vessels, etc.). In addition, a few strata dating to the ninth, eighth and seventh centuries B.C.E. have been exposed, including a fortification wall that enclosed the summit of the tell.
Itzhaq ShaiDr. Itzhaq Shai is a senior lecturer and the Head of the Institute of Archaeology at Ariel University. In 2009, together with Dr. Joe Uziel, he initiated the Tel Burna Excavation Project. Since then he has served as the project’s director. He has extensive experience in field archaeology from different periods. His published articles are concerned with Philistine material culture, place names and their importance in ethnic identification, the status of Jerusalem in the Iron Age and the political structure of Philistia.
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Dig DirectorsGeographic LocationThe Judean Shephelah Periods of OccupationLate Bronze and Iron Ages Dates of the DigJuly 2 – July 28, 2017 Minimum Stay1 week Application DueMay 20, 2017 Cost$450/week - airfare not included Academic Credit/Cost per Credit/Institution3 or 6 credits; $200/$400 per 2/4 weeks; awarded by Ariel University AccommodationsVolunteers will be provided with full room and board at Kibbutz Galon (located 5 min. from the site), which features a/c, private bathrooms and free wi-fi. Standard rooms are 4 people per room; however, double and single rooms are available at an additional cost. ContactDr Itzhaq Shai Open for toursYes - by appointment |
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