Summary: Archaeologists have just discovered the ruins of the ancient 14th century city Canaanite. The city was buried under another city in Israel. Several pieces of pottery were found, and also an Egyptian amulet was found. Gezer, the site of the ruins was once a major crossroad between Asia and Africa. These findings suggest the city was around for much longer than people thought it was. The city sat along a major trade route. At one time the city belonged to King Solomon, but had changed rulers many times. Gezer also holds some very intricate underground tunnels for water. Gezer played a very important role in the politics and religion before the 14th century. The city went out of use as soon as a major road in Roman times took its place.
Evidence: Wow! I think this is so interesting. I have always been interested in archaeology. I think it is amazing that people are able to discover about our past. I don't just mean our past as in what we ate for lunch 3 weeks ago, I mean going thousands and thousands of years back and discovering how those people lived and survived. I think it is awesome that they were able to discover a city that was really important at the time! I hope they continue to search and hopefully they find more interesting things that one day I might be able to see in a museum.
http://news.yahoo.com/ancient-city-discovered-beneath-biblical-era-ruins-israel-123623680.html
This is so cool! It's amazing how a single finding can completely alter old conceptions and create an entirely new history.
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This is amazing! It's amazing to think of all the treasures the earth still has waiting to be unearthed.
ReplyDeleteI love the concept that there are ancient ruins hidden beneath cities that hold knowledge of our past. In a day and age where it feels as if everything is known and information is exploited, it is interesting to hear about something newly discovered.
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