New article published!
Hellenistic Ashdod-Yam in Light of Recent Archaeological Investigations von Fantalkin, A., Mazis, M., Schauer, Y., Ariel, D. T., Krispin, S., Tsuf, O., Tzilla, E., Itkin, E. (2024)
2024/12/03 by J. Kreiser
New excavations at Ashdod-Yam shed light on its significance during the Hellenistic period. A Seleucid military stronghold and its history offer fascinating insights into 2nd-century BCE coastal life.
Ashdod-Yam, an important archaeological site with a history spanning the Late Bronze Age to the early Islamic period, held a key role during the Hellenistic era. Recent excavations focus on the acropolis' military use in the 2nd century BCE, linking it to Seleucid activities under Antiochus VII Sidetes. These findings enhance our understanding of the region's historical and cultural development.
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