other ancient Egyptian artefacts on display in the museum’s many rooms and also artefacts from Biblical (the Old Testament), Roman, Greeco-Roman and Early Christian times and periods of history, as well as artefacts from many other world cultures – all being displayed in various rooms and ga...
The citadel is that which David conquered from the Jebusites in ca 1004 BC. The first Biblical mention of "Jerusalem" is inJoshua 10:1.The city is under the control of king Adoni-zedek. At the time of the conquest Jerusalem was an Amorite town. It, along with Hebron, Lachish, Jarmut...
Each map tells a story, unfolding the tapestry of ancient civilizations, biblical narratives, and historical epochs. Immerse yourself in the details, from the rise and fall of empires to the journeys of legendary figures. These maps aren't just illustrations; they're gateways to understanding, sp...
According to another version of the myth, the earth and humans were created by the potter-god Ptah, or Khnum. The cycle of myths about the punishment of man differed radically from the Babylonian and biblical versions. In the Egyptian myths there is no flood. Instead, Re, angered by ...
Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. About this article Cite this article Arbøll, T.P., Rasmussen, S.L., de Jonge, N.et al.Revealing the secrets of a 2900-year-old clay brick, discovering a time capsule of ...
MAPS OF ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA THE SUMERIANS WERE EXTREMELY ADVANCED, INVENTING MANY ELEMENTS OF OUR SOCIETY TODAY. THEIR ORIGINS ARE UNKNOWN, THOUGH THEY LIVED IN SOUTHERN MESOPOTAMIA.AMONG THE SUMERIANS INVENTIONS WERE; THE WHEEL, THE PLOW, CUNEIFORM WRITING, SCHOOLS, GEOMETRY, SAILBOATS, CHARIOTS &...
Rice is one of the most culturally valued and widely grown crops in the world today, and extensive research over the past decade has clarified much of the narrative of its domestication and early spread across East and South Asia. However, the timing and
Gustave Moreau is known for his intricate paintings that blend biblical and mythological subjects with an exotic and fantastical style. Odilon Redon’s work, characterized by dreamlike scenes filled with fantastical creatures, represents the Symbolist fascination with the imagination. Edvard Munch’s “...
This accessible text is accompanied by numerous maps and illustrations, and contains a rich selection of Near Eastern texts in translation. Each chapter also includes key research questions or additional text references, such as passages on the use of the Bible as a historical source, excerpts from...
Explore the significance of Canaan as the "Promised Land" in biblical narratives, central to the stories of the Israelites and other ancient peoples. Understand the historical context and connections between the Canaanite nations and their neighbors. Archaeological Revelations Uncover archaeological discover...