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Ancient Iron Age Site in Jordan Confirms Biblical Royal Visits

1/10/2025

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An exciting discovery in Jordan has unveiled an Iron Age site thought to be Mahanaim, a significant biblical location frequented by Israel's kings. Excavations at Tall adh-Dhahab al-Gharbi uncovered remnants of elite structures and engraved stone blocks from the eighth century B.C., lending weight to biblical narratives of royal visits, though questions linger.

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An exciting discovery in Jordan has unveiled an Iron Age site thought to be Mahanaim, a significant biblical location frequented by Israel's kings. Excavations at Tall adh-Dhahab al-Gharbi uncovered remnants of elite structures and engraved stone blocks from the eighth century B.C., lending weight to biblical narratives of royal visits, though questions linger.