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Ancient Ruins Reveal Biblical Conflicts and Magnetic Mysteries

6/7/2025

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Ancient ruins in Israel are shedding light on biblical conflicts, thanks to researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. By employing archaeomagnetism, they confirm King Hazael's conquests and unveil surprising shifts in Earth's magnetic field, challenging long-held beliefs about its stability during the 10th to 6th centuries BCE.

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Ancient ruins in Israel are shedding light on biblical conflicts, thanks to researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. By employing archaeomagnetism, they confirm King Hazael's conquests and unveil surprising shifts in Earth's magnetic field, challenging long-held beliefs about its stability during the 10th to 6th centuries BCE.