Tel BurnaIsrael • June 13-July 2, 2010 |
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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. The tel’s prominence is notable in its flat-topped shape, extensive size, and fortification which are still visible today. Survey finds from this past summer indicate that the city was an important entity in the Bronze and Iron Ages.
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, we plan on excavating on the upper mound, where the Iron Age II fortified city stood. We will excavate around the fortifications as well as within the enclosure, in order to secure the dating of the city walls, and understand the method of construction. As one of our main goals in digging the site is to understand ancient borders, particular attention will be paid to comparing the finds from Tel Burna with Philistine and Judean material culture, and see how they were affected by their proximity to the Philistines.
Itzhaq Shai Dr. Itzhaq Shai is a lecturer at Bar Ilan University as well as David Yellin College. He worked twelve seasons at the Tell es-safi/Gath project and served as director of a number of other excavations. 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.Joe Uziel Dr. Joe Uziel has worked for over a decade on the Tell es-Safi/Gath project and has served as director of several other excavation projects. He works in the laboratory at Bar Ilan University, and serves as the program coordinator at the Albright Institute for Archaeological Research. His published articles are concerned with Philistine material culture, the status of Jerusalem in the Iron Age, the Tell es-Safi Survey, and the chain of production of pottery in the Bronze and Iron Ages. He is also currently working on old excavation material that was never published from Tel Nagila and Yavneh-Yam. |
Dig DirectorsGeographic Location50 minutes southwest of Jerusalem Dates of OccupationBronze and Iron Ages Dates of the DigJune 13-July 2, 2010 Minimum StayOne week Application DueMay 1, 2010 Cost$400.00 per week Academic Credit/Cost per Credit/InstitutionNo AccommodationsTourist class hotel with all facilities, close to the site ContactItzhaq Shai or Joe Uziel Open for toursYes - by appointment |
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