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Digging Biblical History At 'The End Of The World' |
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Published by Science Daily (Israel)
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Wednesday, 21 November 2007 |
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Digging
Biblical History At 'The End Of The World'
“Tel Aviv University archaeologists are studying Tel
Megiddo, the New Testament location of "Armageddon," and unearthing
truths about King Solomon.
Some come to dig the archeological site at Tel Megiddo
because they are enchanted by ancient stories of King Solomon. Others come
because they believe in a New Testament prophecy that the mound of dirt will be
the location of a future Judgment Day apocalyptic battle. Hence the second,
rather more chilling name for the site: "Armageddon."
Tel Megiddo has been the subject of a number of
decisive battles in ancient times (among the Egyptian, Hebrew and Assyrian
peoples) and today it holds a venerated place in archaeology, explains site
co-director and world-renowned archeologist Prof. Israel Finkelstein....”
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