Ancient Jericho

British archaeologist (1906-1978)

last scion of the Hasmonean royal house

society that is not governed by a state, or, especially in common American English, has no government; anthropological phenomenon of societies where state-like social organisation is not present.

archaeological site in Israel

Yarikh (Ugaritic: , , "moon"), or Yaraḫum, was a moon god worshiped in the Ancient Near East. He is best attested in sources from the Amorite city of Ugarit in the north of modern Syria, where he was one of the principal deities. His primary cult center was most likely Larugadu, located further east in the proximity of Ebla. His mythic cult center is Abiluma. He is also attested in other areas inhabited by Amorites, for example in Mari, but also in Mesopotamia as far east as Eshnunna. In the Ugaritic texts, Yarikh appears both in strictly religious context, in rituals and offering lists, and i

Ancient wall or defensive feature

prehistoric burial practice

archaeological site in Israel

German classical archaeologist (1877-1948)