Archeology of Israel Midterm Study Guide

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Late Bronze Age Collapse
A period marked by the fall of several ancient civilizations around 1200 BCE.
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Tel Dan Stele
An archaeological artifact that provides the first historical evidence of King David.
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Hezekiah's Tunnel
An ancient aqueduct built during the reign of King Hezekiah to supply water to Jerusalem.
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Battle of Megiddo
A significant battle fought between the Egyptians and the Canaanites, noting military strategies of ancient times.
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Solomon's Temple
The First Temple in Jerusalem, built by King Solomon as a place of worship for the Israelites.
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Four-horned altar
A type of altar used in ancient Israelite religious practices, characterized by its horns.
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Linear B
An ancient script used for writing Mycenaean Greek, deciphered in the 20th century.
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Bronze Bull Site
A religious site featuring a bronze bull figure, associated with worship practices in Samaria.
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King Hezekiah
A ruler of Judah known for religious reforms and fortifying Jerusalem.
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Tel Dan Temple
A temple located in northern Israel, significant for its archaeological finds related to ancient worship.
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Medinet Habu
A mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramesses III, known for its inscriptions depicting battles.
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Ugaritic
An ancient language written in cuneiform script, used in the city of Ugarit.
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Jeroboam
The first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the split from the United Monarchy.
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Sea Peoples
A group of naval raiders who invaded and settled in parts of the eastern Mediterranean during the Late Bronze Age.
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Cuneiform
One of the earliest systems of writing, used in ancient Mesopotamia.
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Assyria
An ancient empire known for its powerful military and administrative innovations.
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Book of Kings
A biblical text that recounts the history of the Israelite monarchy.
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Jebusites
An ancient people living in Jerusalem before it was conquered by King David.
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Palaces and fortifications
Structures built for the elite and defense in ancient cities.
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Omri
A king of Israel who founded the city of Samaria and established it as his capital.