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General Category => Science, Technology and Knowledge => Archaeology => Topic started by: TomSea on July 09, 2019, 04:35:35 pm
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Researchers say ancient Philistine town located in Israel
afp.com
Researchers in Israel said Monday they believe they have pinpointed the site of an ancient Philistine town mentioned in the biblical tale of David seeking refuge from the Israelite king Saul.
Ziklag was a town under the rule of a Philistine king in nearby Gath after the ancient "sea peoples" began arriving in the region in the 12th century BC, the researchers say.
A biblical tale says the town became the unlikely seat of David before his anointment as king in Hebron following Saul's death.
More at: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/researchers-say-ancient-philistine-town-located-in-israel/ar-AAE2682 (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/researchers-say-ancient-philistine-town-located-in-israel/ar-AAE2682)