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The Lakhish Ewer, c. 1220 BCE

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The Lakhish (Lachish) ewer, discovered by James L. Starkey in a rubbish heap outside a temple at Lakhish. Dates to about 1220 BCE, the time when scholars believe the Israelites were first emerging in Canaan.

Found in 1934.


“Understanding Asherah—Exploring Semitic Iconography,” BAR Sept/Oct. 1991.



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