[sotd] The Megiddo Exhibition [March 23, 2006]

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        Site of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006

        The Megiddo Exhibition

Today's site, under the auspices of Tel Aviv University, presents a lavish
exhibit on one of the foremost archaeological sites in Israel. Gentle
Subscribers will discover a wealth of material documenting the fascinating
history of this pivotal Middle East location.

"Megiddo is the jewel in the crown of biblical archaeology. Strategically
perched above the most important land route in the ancient Near East, the
city dominated international traffic for over 6,000 years -- from ca. 7,000
B.C.E. through to biblical times. As civilizations came and went,
succeeding settlements at ancient Megiddo were built on the ruins of their
predecessors, creating a multi-layered archaeological legacy that abounds
in unparalleled treasures that include monumental temples, lavish palaces,
mighty fortifications, and remarkably-engineered water systems."  - from
the website

The website opens with an enticing collection of facts about this
excavation, from its association with famous historical figures to its
place as a scene of decisive battles. Logically presented with an
introduction and a history of Megiddo, the exhibit abounds in images
detailing the excavation. Specific results of the finds made in the various
areas of the site are provided for the 1994 to 2004 archaeological seasons.
Also available are a number of articles about Megiddo previously published
in academic and science journals, including a controversial paper on the
Israel of kings Solomon and David. An extensive picture gallery offers
dozens of images of the discoveries unearthed at the site.

Dig over to the site to explore an ancient city at:

http://www.tau.ac.il/humanities/archaeology/megiddo/


  A.M. Holm
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