Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba
three tells (prehistoric settlement mounds) typical of the eastern Mediterranean (Levant).
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation3:27
Welcome to Tel Megiddo, one of the most remarkable and historically resonant archaeological sites in the entire world. I am delighted to be your guide as we explore this extraordinary ancient settlement, located approximately…
Listen in the app2The Ascent and the Stratigraphic Record2:59
As we begin our physical ascent up the gently sloping path of the tel, we are simultaneously embarking on a profound journey backward through time. Notice the composition of the earth beneath your walking shoes. …
Listen in the app3The Massive Canaanite City Gate2:50
We have now arrived at one of the most imposing architectural features of the early city: the deeply fortified Canaanite City Gate, dating back to the late Bronze Age. Long before the Israelites emerged as a dominant power in…
Listen in the app4The Solomonic Six-Chamber Gate3:01
Continuing our chronological journey through the ruins, we step forward into the Iron Age and approach the magnificent Solomonic Gate. This specific structure is one of the most celebrated and fiercely debated discoveries in the…
Listen in the app5The Royal Precinct and Solomon's Stables2:54
We now move deeper into the interior of the tel, entering an area that vividly illustrates the immense military power and logistical sophistication of the ancient Israelite kings. Welcome to the sprawling complex widely known as…
Listen in the app6The Descent into the Great Water Shaft2:44
As we walk toward the northern edge of the acropolis, we arrive at the entrance to one of the most astonishing engineering marvels of the ancient world: the Megiddo Water System. To truly understand the necessity of this…
Listen in the app7The Subterranean Water Tunnel2:30
Having reached the bottom of the great vertical shaft, we now stand at the entrance of the horizontal subterranean tunnel. This narrow, claustrophobic passageway stretches for approximately seventy meters directly through the…
Listen in the app8The Hidden Spring at the Source2:29
We have reached the absolute terminus of the subterranean tunnel, arriving at the natural spring itself. This small, unassuming pool of dark, cool water is the very reason the ancient city of Megiddo exists in this specific…
Listen in the app9The Acropolis Overlook and the Valley of Armageddon2:40
We emerge from the depths of the water system and walk a short distance to the commanding northern edge of the tel. As you step up to the Acropolis overlook, an absolutely breathtaking panorama unfolds before you. …
Listen in the app10Closing2:24
As our profound journey through the ruins of Tel Megiddo comes to a close, let us take a moment to reflect on the sheer magnitude of what we have witnessed today. We have not merely walked over a dusty hill in northern Israel; we…
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What is Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba?
Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba is a place with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 27 min 58 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 32.5972, 35.1822 |
| Last updated |
