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Israel Negev Arad

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Arad
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Looking east from Tel Arad, across farm land, the modern city of Arad is visible on the horizon.


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Arad
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This water channel runs from the south of the city into the city wall. It was used to carry rain water into cisterns.


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Arad
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Built by Judean inhabitants, this "bama" employed steps to ascend into the Holy of Holies.


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Arad
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The entire temple at Tel Arad can be seen in this one view. The altar, made of unhewn stone, is in the upper right and the Holy of Holies can be seen in the rear just to the right of center.


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Arad
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Excavation of the upper city of Tel Arad in the Negev.


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Arad
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Arad offered a commanding view of the surrounding area. This type of landscape, to the north of Tel Arad, is typical of the Negev region.


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Arad
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The temple's altar was made of unhewn stones, according to the Lord's instruction to Moses in Exod 20:25. Using a tool to dress the stones would have defiled the stones.


Location:
Arad
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Excavation of the lower city of Arad.