Tel Shechem/Tell Balatah: the rampart of wall A and the character of the Middle Bronze IIC compound

This paper discusses the Middle Bronze IIC compound at Tel Shechem/Tell Balatah. First, it discusses Wall A (the Cyclopean Wall) and presents new data supporting the view that it was a core-wall incorporated in the earthen fills of the compound and not a massive fortification wall. Second, it discus...

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主要作者: Usishḳin, Daṿid 1935- (Author)
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语言:English
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出版: Soc. 2019
In: Israel exploration journal
Year: 2019, 卷: 69, 发布: 1, Pages: 1-19
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B 青铜时代 / Sichem / Kyklopische Mauer
IxTheo Classification:BC Ancient Orient; religion
HH Archaeology
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总结:This paper discusses the Middle Bronze IIC compound at Tel Shechem/Tell Balatah. First, it discusses Wall A (the Cyclopean Wall) and presents new data supporting the view that it was a core-wall incorporated in the earthen fills of the compound and not a massive fortification wall. Second, it discusses the character of the compound, arguing that it was an unfortified, sacred compound centred on the Tower Temple.
ISSN:0021-2059
Contains:Enthalten in: Israel exploration journal