The excavations in Megiddo not only explain the critical moment of Bible history, but also contributes to the ongoing dialogue about the intersection of archeology, history and scripture.
Archaeological excavations in the ancient Megiddo area in the north of Israel led to the discovery of a large number of Egyptian ceramics in the 7th century BC. The findings may be the first physical evidence of the battle between the king of Judea Josia and the Pharaoh of Egypt, described in the Bible books of the kings and the chronicle, report of ArmeoNews.
The Israeli archaeologist team described its results in detail in two science articles. The large number of megiddo foods found in Megiddo indicates the essential presence of the Egyptian military in this region during the proposed conflict.
Articles emphasized the importance of Megiddo as a place mentioned both in the Bible and in many sources of the ancient Middle East. The Bible description of the 2nd Book of Chronicle and the 2nd Book of Kings talks about how King Josia, who sought to restore the righteous skills in Judea, opposed Pharaoh Nicho during his campaign against the Asians. Megiddo’s battle ended with Josia’s death.
The assumptions about Egypt’s evidence in Megiddo have long existed, but it has found vessels – kitchen pots, bowls and large storage containers – provided this confirmed material hypothesis. Their rough manufacture and mass value indicate a military, not a trading source.
In addition to Egypt ceramics, archaeologists also found a large amount of ceramics from East Greece, dated 630-610 years BC. This period coincides with the date of battle between Josia and Nero (609 BC). It is also assumed that these Greek ceramic may be among the Greek mercenaries who served in the Egyptian army.
Researchers also consider the possible connection between the Greek mercenaries and the biblical figure of Gogh. Some scientists believe that GOG may refer to Giga, Tsar Lydia in West Anatolia, which, according to Assyria Records, sent mercenaries to serve in Egypt in the 7th century BC. The leader of the excavations suggest that it may be made up of the theological subtext: it is at the place of death of the last righteous king from the David clan the coming of the Savior must begin.
The findings are especially important to consider Megiddo’s research history, as previous excavations at the beginning of the 20th century are often carried out less carefully.
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