Tall el-HammamJordan • January 14-February 19, 2009 |
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 Sifting through the Sands of SodomTall el-Hammam is a large, complex archaeological site 8 miles northeast of the mouth of the Jordan River as it enters the Dead Sea. Excavator Steven Collins believes this site hides the long lost remains of ancient Sodom, one of the most infamous and fabled cities of the Bible. In recent years, Collins’ team has uncovered extensive remains from Tall el-Hammam dating to the Middle Bronze Age (2000-1600 BCE), precisely the epoch when scholars believe Sodom would have been one of the doomed “cities of the Plain” (Genesis 13-19). After an occupation gap of several hundred years, the site was rebuilt during the second half of the Iron Age with monumental towers and gate, and may even be the site of Abel-Shittim, one of the final camping sites of Moses and the Israelites before they crossed into Canaan (Numbers 33:49).
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. Volunteers will stay at the luxurious Movenpick Dead Sea Resort and Spa located just 15 minutes from the site. The Tall el-Hammam excavations also take place in January and February, when cooler winter temperatures allow for perfect digging.
Steven CollinsDr. Steven Collins is director of the Tall el-Hammam Excavation Project and serves as Dean of the College of Archaeology and Biblical History at Trinity Southwest University in Albuquerque.
Abdulsamii Abu DaiehAbdulsamii Abu Daieh is the Director of Excavations of the Department of Antiquities of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. He is co-director of The Tall el-Hammam Excavation Project.
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Dig DirectorsSteven Collins Geographic Location8 mi NE of the Dead Sea/Jordan River confluence Dates of OccupationChalcolithic, Early Bronze, Middle Bronze, Iron Age I, Hellenistic to Islamic Dates of the DigJanuary 14–February 19, 2009 Minimum Stay10 days (1 week dig, plus touring) Application DueOctober 15, 2008 Costfrom $3380 to $5769 (10 days to 5 weeks) Academic Credit/Cost per Credit/InstitutionYes (2 credits)/$165 per credit/Trinity Southwest University (cost will vary for participating schools) AccommodationsMovenpick Dead Sea Resort and Spa ContactSheresa Sparks Open for toursYes (by appointment), Saturday to Wednesday |
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