Weekend Roundup, Part 1

Zev Stub has written a well-illustrated article for The Times of Israel about the research that shows that the industrial center at Tel Shiqmona was used year round by different industries. An American high school student found a Late Bronze scarab lying on the ground when visiting Gezer. The “altar” on Mount Ebal was apparently under threat from bulldozers recently. Aren Maeir has been experimenting with using AI to create isometric reconstructions of archaeological sites and neighborhoods. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority is offering the Masada Challenge for the next two months. The route takes experienced walkers over challenging terrain around the ancient site. Leen Ritmeyer has written about the ark of the covenant and the possibility that it was hidden in caves near Beth-horon. Bryan Windle highlights the top ten archaeological discoveries related to the book of Ezekiel. John DeLancey has begun a new teaching series designed for kids called “Bible Time Travelers.” “The origins of ancient Greek coins found in Israel are clearer after a new study traced much of their silver to Athens and territories it once controlled.” New release: Athaliah: Queen of Judah, by Victor Sass...