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Location: Arad Description: Looking east from Tel Arad, across farm land, the modern city of Arad is visible on the horizon. |
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Location: Arad Description: 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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Location: Arad Description: Built by Judean inhabitants, this "bama" employed steps to ascend into the Holy of Holies. |
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Location: Arad Description: Excavation of the upper city of Tel Arad in the Negev. |
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Location: Arad Description: 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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Location: Arad Description: 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. |
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Location: Arad Description: Excavation of the lower city of Arad. |
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