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Presentations at ASOR, part 2
Due to so many overlapping sessions, it was impossible to attend every presentation I wanted to hear at ASOR. Some not-yet-published information is presented for the first time at the ASOR meeting, so… more →
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Presentations at ASOR, part 2
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lukechandler wrote 1 week ago: Due to so many overlapping sessions, it was impossible to attend every presentation I wanted to hear … more →
Lost Persian Army Found in Egypt?
lukechandler wrote 3 weeks ago: (Honestly, this is not a plot for another Brendan Fraser “Mummy” movie.) The remains of … more →
Teenage Brit Tourist Discovers Lost City Under the Sea
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lukechandler wrote 1 month ago: I have mentioned an urban legend that the most important archaeological discoveries are a result of … more →
Blog for a New Excavation - Tel Burna
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lukechandler wrote 1 month ago: A new excavation is planned for a site called Tel Burna. It is a candidate for the biblical Libnah. … more →
The Economic Slump Hits Biblical Archaeology
lukechandler wrote 1 month ago: Professors of Biblical archaeology standing in bread lines? Well, no—at least not yet. The downturn … more →
Ancient Footsteps (Literally)
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lukechandler wrote 1 month ago: Workers have discovered footprints and sandal prints from the workers who prepared a stunning Roman- … more →
Have Coins from Joseph's Time Really Been Found in Egypt?
lukechandler wrote 2 months ago: Several readers may have seen or heard about a recent report that coins from Joseph’s time hav … more →
Khirbet Qeiyafa Coming to New Orleans (via ASOR)
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lukechandler wrote 2 months ago: New Orleans will be hosting the annual meeting for the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) … more →
Unprecedented Carving of Alexander the Great Found at Dor
lukechandler wrote 3 months ago: Israel National News reports that excavations in Tel Dor, an ancient port city along Israel’s … more →
Short Discovery Channel Video: It's "Cool" to be an Archaeologist
lukechandler wrote 3 months ago: A brief interview with professional archaeologist Matthew Cochran. Key quote: There’s very lit … more →
"Book and Spade" Interview - part 2
lukechandler wrote 3 months ago: The second half of my interview with Gordon Govier of “The Book and the Spade” is online … more →
Masada - an Ancient Dead Sea Fortress
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lukechandler wrote 3 months ago: Masada is famous for several reasons. To Israeli Jews, it is a symbol of Jewish Independence. To tho … more →
A Radio Interview from Israel
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lukechandler wrote 3 months ago: I had the privilege of giving a phone interview today for the weekly Judean Eve radio program in Isr … more →
Ancient Casemate Walls - an Inexpensive, Flexible Defense
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lukechandler wrote 3 months ago: We often picture ancient cities as being surrounded by thick, solid walls for protection. There are … more →
Iron Age Excavation meets 21st Century Fence Tech
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lukechandler wrote 3 months ago: Of course, this was not played up or overly dramatized in any way. Acting kudos to my excavation col … more →
A Surprise Visitor on Our Final Day at the Site
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lukechandler wrote 4 months ago: Thursday morning, August 5th: Some volunteers were cleaning the site for photography, while others ( … more →
Our Last Full Excavation Day
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lukechandler wrote 4 months ago: We finished this season’s last full workday at the site. Tomorrow we will arrive at the usual … more →
Want to Excavate an Ancient Drain?
lukechandler wrote 4 months ago: After 3 days of working primarily with a wheelbarrow, I got to return to a job requiring a bit more … more →
A Day in the Life of a Volunteer Archaeological Excavator
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lukechandler wrote 4 months ago: I wondered for a long time what life would be like for participants in an archaeological excavation. … more →
