The article presents results of residue analysis, based on Gas Chromatograph Mass
Spectrometer (GC-MS) measurements, conducted on 13 ceramic storage jars unearthed in …

Earth's magnetic field, one of the most enigmatic physical phenomena of the planet, is
constantly changing on various time scales, from decades to millennia and longer. The …

Paleomagnetic analysis of archaeological materials is crucial for understanding the
behavior of the geomagnetic field in the past. As it is often difficult to accurately date the …

Ancient Lachish (Tell ed-Duweir) in southern Israel is a key site for understanding the
Canaanite cultures of the Middle and Late Bronze Ages and the Kingdom of Judah in the …

Storage jars of many shapes and sizes were in widespread use in the ancient world,
transporting and storing agricultural products such as wine and oil, crucial to agriculture …

The rich and extensively studied archaeological record of the Near East provides an
opportunity to develop a comprehensive archaeomagnetic dataset for exploring the …

The article critically examines the argument that Khirbet Qeiyafa was a Judahite stronghold
established by king David. Detailed analysis of the published reports do not disclose any …

Evidence of fire is one of the most important features for identifying and characterizing
destruction events. Analysis of microscopic remains of fire has developed exceedingly in …

In 2008, a large number of vessels, animal bones, and figurines were uncovered in a Late
Iron Age II deposit at Ramat Raḥel. The ceramic and faunal remains indicate the presence …

The site of Mordot Arnona is located ca. 750 m northeast of Ramat Rahel and on the eastern
outskirts of the Arnona neighbourhood of Jerusalem. Few sites around Jerusalem present a …