In: Boardman, J., Hargrave, J., Avram, A. and Podossinov, A. (eds.). Connecting the Ancient West and East. Studies Presented to Gocha R. Tsetskhladze. Leuven., 2022
The term 'Yannai Line' (Alexander Jannaeus' defensive line against Antiochus XII Dionysus) was co... more The term 'Yannai Line' (Alexander Jannaeus' defensive line against Antiochus XII Dionysus) was coined by Kaplan in a series of publications that appeared from the early 1950s onwards. Some 20 years ago, based on the analyses of Josephus' testimony and archaeological finds from Kaplan's excavations, we offered a re-examination of the historical and archaeological data, concluding that Kaplan's interpretation of the excavated remains, which used to be widely accepted by scholars dealing with the Late Hellenistic period in ancient Israel, is misleading. However, several new studies challenged our interpretation, trying to validate once again the historicity of the 'Yannai Line'. In this contribution we return to the main arguments presented in our original study, adding new information collected in a number of archaeological excavations which were conducted in the area in question during the last two decades. It is our intention to demonstrate that our original reconstruction should be maintained.
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of Ashdod-Yam and at additional areas across the site were initiated in 2013, on behalf of the Institute of Archaeology at Tel Aviv University. This article presents an interim report of architectural remains and accompanying finds associated with the Iron Age sequence at Ashdod-Yam. The remains were attributed to two strata: Stratum IV (Iron Age IIB) and Stratum III (Iron Age IIC). This endeavor enables a new assessment and analysis of the site’s significance in a broader regional context during various stages of the late Iron Age.
First, the relevant contexts from the Persian and early Hellenistic periods at the site that yielded these models are contextualized within the framework of contemporary geopolitical dynamics. Th is is in order to clarify the
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of Ashdod-Yam and at additional areas across the site were initiated in 2013, on behalf of the Institute of Archaeology at Tel Aviv University. This article presents an interim report of architectural remains and accompanying finds associated with the Iron Age sequence at Ashdod-Yam. The remains were attributed to two strata: Stratum IV (Iron Age IIB) and Stratum III (Iron Age IIC). This endeavor enables a new assessment and analysis of the site’s significance in a broader regional context during various stages of the late Iron Age.
First, the relevant contexts from the Persian and early Hellenistic periods at the site that yielded these models are contextualized within the framework of contemporary geopolitical dynamics. Th is is in order to clarify the
geopolitical status of Yavneh-Yam during these periods and the crucial role of the Phoenician agency. A detailed presentation of the boat models follows, including their typology, petrography (thin-section), and technological examination. Finally, we discuss a possible function and use of this group of votive objects, with far-reaching implications for deciphering the possible Phoenician ritual practices related to Phoenician seafaring activity in the Mediterranean.
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