Location:
Lachish
Description:
To the east of Lachish are the low, rolling hills of the Shephelah. The rugged Hill Country of Judah rises beyond the Shephelah. Jerusalem lies approximately 25 miles to the northeast.
Location:
Lachish
Description:
The temple at Lachish included an altar (seen at the back of the ruins) and a solar shrine. On December 21st, the sun would shrine through the front door and onto the altar.
Location:
Lachish
Description:
The remains of the inner gate area at Lachish.
Location:
Lachish
Description:
This tower on the north side of Lachish was destroyed by the invading army of Sennacherib of Assyria in 701 B.C.