Biblical Lachish: A Tale of Construction,Destruction,Excavation and Restoration - Hardcover

David Ussishkin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9652210951 ISBN 13: 9789652210951

Publisher: Biblical Archaeology Society, 2014

Synopsis

Biblical Lachish was one of the most important cities in the land of Israel for more than three thousand years. The special importance of Lachish, the large scale of the excavations and the unique discoveries make it a key site for the study of the history and archaeology of the Biblical period. This book summarizes in clear and simple language the history of Lachish and its archaeological findings.

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About the Author:

David Ussishkin was born in Jerusalem and completed his studies at the Hebrew University. Until his retirement he taught archaeology and ancient art at Tel Aviv University. His extensive research has included the survey of the Silwan necropolis in Jerusalem and excavations at Lachish, Jezreel, Megiddo and Betar, Bar-Kochba's last stronghold.

About this edition

• Publisher: Biblical Archaeology Society
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 9652210951
• ISBN 13: 9789652210951
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 446