The Millo: Jerusalem’s Lost Monument

The article challenges the traditional interpretation of the biblical Millo in Jerusalem, suggesting that it was not a massive retaining wall but a fortified structure related to the city's water source, the Gihon Spring. Topics include the archaeological evidence, the significance of water acc...

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Autores principales: McKinny, Chris 1985- (Autor) ; Tavger, Aharon (Autor) ; Szanton, Nahshon (Autor) ; Uziel, Joe (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Print Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
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Publicado: Soc. 2023
En: Biblical archaeology review
Año: 2023, Volumen: 49, Número: 3, Páginas: 34-41
Otras palabras clave:B ARCHAEOLOGICAL replicas
B GIHON Spring (Jerusalem)
B Biblical Criticism
B RETAINING walls
B Jerusalén
B BIBLICAL antiquities
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Sumario:The article challenges the traditional interpretation of the biblical Millo in Jerusalem, suggesting that it was not a massive retaining wall but a fortified structure related to the city's water source, the Gihon Spring. Topics include the archaeological evidence, the significance of water access, and how the Millo may have played a prominent role in the city's history during the time of the biblical kings.
ISSN:0098-9444
Obras secundarias:Enthalten in: Biblical archaeology review