Kedesh

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1. 1Orientation

   Welcome to Tel Kedesh, an extraordinary archaeological mound resting in the breathtaking mountainous landscape of the Upper Galilee. As you stand here today, surrounded by the quiet beauty of northern Israel, you are stepping…

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2. 2The Great Ancient Wall

   As we begin our physical exploration of Tel Kedesh, our first point of encounter is the formidable perimeter of the ancient settlement. If you look carefully through the overgrowth and the scattered series of unhewn rocks tracing…

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3. 3The Broad City Gate of Refuge

   Moving inward from the perimeter, we arrive at what was once the most critical architectural and social junction of the settlement: the main city gate. In the ancient Near East, the city gate was far more than a mere point of…

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4. 4The Monumental Sarcophagi Plazas

   As we proceed deeper into the archaeological mound, we encounter an area that speaks to the wealth, artistry, and changing demographics of Kedesh in the periods following the biblical era. Scattered across the site, but…

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5. 5The Western Hill Quarries and Roman Encampment

   Turning our gaze westward, we focus on the prominent rise known as the Western Hill. This area is inextricably linked to the physical construction of Kedesh, for it was here that the ancient stonemasons established their quarries. …

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6. 6The Stacked Colonnades

   As we walk toward the religious precinct of the city, we pass through what remains of a grand colonnaded approach. The architectural fragments scattered across the earth here offer a fascinating masterclass in ancient engineering…

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7. 7The Roman Temple of Baalshamin - Facade

   We now stand before the crowning architectural jewel of Tel Kedesh: the magnificent Roman-era temple. This structure is widely considered one of the most impressive and best-preserved ancient temples in all of Israel. …

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8. 8The Cultic Niches and Libation Altars

   Moving closer to the towering facade of the Baalshamin temple, we focus our attention on the specific architectural details flanking the grand entrances. These features provide a rare, tangible glimpse into the actual daily…

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9. 9Closing

   As our journey through Tel Kedesh draws to a close, take a final moment to look out over the expanse of this twenty-five-acre mound and the rolling mountains of the Upper Galilee that embrace it. We have walked across a landscape…

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