AREA A STRATIGRAPHY AND ARCHITECTURE

In 1995, the road along the Kidron Valley in the City of David was widened and repaved and sidewalks were added on either side. To protect against rocks falling from the huge accumulation of debris strewn across the steep eastern slope, a retaining wall was built along the western sidewalk. Prior to...

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Published inExcavations in the City of David, Jerusalem (1995-2010) p. 83
Main Authors Reich, Ronny, Shukron, Eli
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Penn State University Press 25.10.2021
Pennsylvania State University Press
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ARCHAEOLOGY
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Biblical studies & exegesis
biblical studies, criticism & exegesis
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Summary:In 1995, the road along the Kidron Valley in the City of David was widened and repaved and sidewalks were added on either side. To protect against rocks falling from the huge accumulation of debris strewn across the steep eastern slope, a retaining wall was built along the western sidewalk. Prior to these construction activities, the authors carried out a salvage excavation under the auspices of the Israel Antiquities Authority. Eight excavation squares (Squares 1–8) were opened along the base of the eastern slope (Figs. 4.1, 4.5). Altogether, a ca. 80 m long area was excavated. Seven of the
ISBN:1646021649
9781646021642
DOI:10.5325/j.ctv1w36prd.7