by Dr. John DeLancey | Jul 13, 2018 | Archaeology, Historical Geography
Gath Dig – Arrival Day Today was “arrival day” at the Gath (Tel es Safi). This is the 23rd season for this archaeological excavation. The Director for the dig is Israeli archaeologist Dr. Erin Maeir. Gath is located in the Shephelah of Judah. Arrival...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jul 12, 2018 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Tours
DAY 13 – FRIDAY, JUNE 22: MASADA, EIN GEDI, QUMRAN, BETH SHEMESH/SOREK VALLEY, QEIYAFA/ELAH VALLEY Today was our last full day in Israel. It was a hot and dry one, with high temps about 105 at the Dead Sea area and 90s later in the afternoon. Masada Leaving the hotel...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jul 12, 2018 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Tours
DAY 12 – THURSDAY, JUNE 21: SOUTHERN BORDER CROSSING INTO ISRAEL, RED SEA, TIMNAH, EIN BOKEK/DEAD SEA With Sammy’s wake-up call, we arose out of our private tents for breakfast. After packing up the bus, we said goodbye to the Wadi Rum desert enroute for the Israel...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jul 12, 2018 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Tours
DAY 11 – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20: PETRA, WADI RUM Wow… what an incredible day and with an amazing display of God’s glory and splendor in the unique beauty of His creation. We enjoyed the sun and temps in the 80s. Petra Leaving the hotel at 7:30 again after breakfast ad...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jul 12, 2018 | Archaeology, Tours
DAY 10 – TUESDAY, JUNE 19: ALLENBY BRIDGE, BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN, MT. NEBO, MEDEBA, MACHAERUS, PETRA Today we left Jerusalem and drove to the border with Jordan. The weather was again predictably sunny and comfortably warm, Wirth highs around 90. Bethany Beyond...
