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| Tango01 | 11 Feb 2017 9:40 p.m. PST |
…Timna Valley. "While there is no explicit description of King Solomon's mines in the Old Testament, there are references to military conflicts between Israel and the Edomites in the Arava Valley," said Dr. Erez Ben-Yosef, one of the team leaders. "According to the Bible, David traveled hundreds of miles outside of Jerusalem and engaged in military conflict in the desert — striking down 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt." "Now, having found evidence of defensive measures — a sophisticated fortification — we understand what must have been at stake for him in this remote region: copper." The gatehouse complex is made of three main elements: the central passageway, two platforms and two gate rooms…"
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| Howler | 15 Feb 2017 3:54 p.m. PST |
Very interesting. Thanks for the link.tb |
| Tango01 | 18 Feb 2017 4:06 p.m. PST |
Happy you enjoyed it my friend!. (smile)
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