Lachish
human settlement
Contents
11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Tel Lachish, one of the most magnificent and fiercely contested archaeological sites in all of Israel. You are standing in the Shephelah, the rolling foothills of the Judean mountains, where the coastal plain…
Listen in the app2The Approach and Outer Defensive Walls
As we begin our approach toward the ancient city of Lachish, I want you to observe the very ground you are walking on. Notice how the entrance road does not drive straight up the side of the mound, but instead runs parallel to…
Listen in the app3The Outer Gate Plaza and Ancient Market
We have now arrived at a broad, open area just outside the primary defensive gates of the city. As you stand in this space, take note of the layout. …
Listen in the app4The Great Gate Complex and Guardroom
You are now crossing the threshold into the massive inner gate complex of Lachish. This is not simply a door in a wall. …
Listen in the app5The Inner Gate Shrine
Welcome to the sixth chamber of the great gatehouse. As you step inside, you will notice that this space feels entirely different from the military guardrooms we just explored. …
Listen in the app6The Ascent and Ancient Drainage System
Leaving the gate complex behind, we now find ourselves walking up the main paved thoroughfare that leads directly to the summit of the tel. This broad, impressive street was the central artery of Lachish, connecting the defensive…
Listen in the app7The Palace Courtyard and Kings' Thrones Exhibition
We have finally reached the summit of Tel Lachish, arriving at the expansive courtyard that precedes the royal palace. As you catch your breath from the climb, turn around and take in the magnificent three hundred and sixty…
Listen in the app8The Judean Palace Ruins
We are now standing before the colossal stone foundations of the Judean Palace. While the superstructure has long since been destroyed, the sheer footprint of these base stones is enough to convey the breathtaking majesty of what…
Listen in the app9The Assyrian Siege Ramp
Move to the southern edge of the archaeological mound and look down the steep exterior slope. Before you lies an immense, artificial mountain of loose stones and packed earth piled directly against the city wall. …
Listen in the app10The Counter-Ramp and Battle Overlook
Turn your gaze from the massive Assyrian ramp outside the walls and look immediately inward, right here at the edge of the city's perimeter. As the Assyrians were frantically piling three million stones against the outside of the…
Listen in the app11Closing
We have now come full circle, returning to the center of the ancient ruins of Tel Lachish. Take a final, quiet moment to absorb the profound atmosphere of this incredibly historic place. …
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What is Lachish?
Lachish is a place with 11 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 | 11 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.5653, 34.8492 |
| Last updated |