The Lakhish Ewer, c. 1220 BCE
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. See also- BiblePlaces.com- Lachish Bible History Online- Lachish Letters […]