Archaeologists from Bar-Ilan University have uncovered new insights into the ancient Philistine rituals at the site of Tell es-Safi in Israel, believed to be the biblical city of Gath, home of Goliath.
Tag: Jewish Culture and Identity
How A Bar-Ilan Course Overcame the Darkness of October 7th
In a deeply poignant recount, a student shares their transformative experience in Bar-Ilan University’s “Jewish-Arab Interreligious Dialogue” course amidst the tensions following the October 7, 2023, invasion by Hamas.
Undersea Dig: Ancient Humans Were Resilient To Climate Change
A recent joint archaeological study challenges previous assumptions about ancient settlements during the 8.2ka event, a period of significant climate cooling around 8,200 years ago.
Israeli Geologist Finds Terrorist Infrastructure And Tunnels In Gaza
BIU geomorphologist and geologist Professor Joel Roskin studied the evolution of the Gaza tunnels over time, analyzed the conditions that led to their formation and growth, and identified the geological and security factors that facilitated their rapid development.