Tel Gezer
"Here is the account of the forced labor King Solomon conscripted to build the house of the Lord and his own house
and the Millo and the wall of Jerusalem and Hazor and Megiddo and Gezer" 1 Kings 9:15
and the Millo and the wall of Jerusalem and Hazor and Megiddo and Gezer" 1 Kings 9:15
Tel Gezer is a remarkable archaeological site located in Israel. It holds both biblical and historical significance.
Tel Gezer is an ancient tel, or archaeological mound, situated in the central part of Israel. It has a rich history dating back thousands of years and is mentioned in the Old Testament.
The city is associated with King Solomon, who fortified it after an Egyptian Pharaoh had destroyed it. The Pharaoh had given Gezer to his daughter and Solomon’s wife as a wedding gift (1 Kings 9:15-16).
Geographically, Gezer is strategically positioned along ancient trade routes that connect Egypt to Mesopotamia and Jericho and Jerusalem to the coastal cities. This strategic location ensured that Gezer played a vital role in trade and politics in antiquity.
Archaeological excavations at Tel Gezer have revealed layers of history, including the famous Canaanite “Standing Stones,” Solomon's gate fortifications, and later phases of occupation by various cultures.
A short article from the Biblical Archaeological Society - The "High Place" at Tel Gezer
Tel Gezer is an ancient tel, or archaeological mound, situated in the central part of Israel. It has a rich history dating back thousands of years and is mentioned in the Old Testament.
The city is associated with King Solomon, who fortified it after an Egyptian Pharaoh had destroyed it. The Pharaoh had given Gezer to his daughter and Solomon’s wife as a wedding gift (1 Kings 9:15-16).
Geographically, Gezer is strategically positioned along ancient trade routes that connect Egypt to Mesopotamia and Jericho and Jerusalem to the coastal cities. This strategic location ensured that Gezer played a vital role in trade and politics in antiquity.
Archaeological excavations at Tel Gezer have revealed layers of history, including the famous Canaanite “Standing Stones,” Solomon's gate fortifications, and later phases of occupation by various cultures.
A short article from the Biblical Archaeological Society - The "High Place" at Tel Gezer
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