Lachish — Fosse Temple North Ancillary (Tell Lachish)
Lachish Temple N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇮🇱 Southern, Lachish, Israel
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About Lachish — Fosse Temple North Ancillary (Tell Lachish)
Lachish — Fosse Temple North Ancillary (Tell Lachish) in Southern, Lachish, Israel is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and photogrammetry document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal platform and ancillary settlement. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 6.9 ha. Excavation excavated; condition partially preserved. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 270 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and labor organization
- 02Chronology and phasing
Theories
- 01Ritual landscape model
- 02Ceremonial centre
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 960 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1910
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
31.5600° N · 34.8500° E · 270 m · 3 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Lachish — Fosse Temple North Ancillary (Tell Lachish) — cella with stratified deposits
31.5618° N · 34.8525° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Lachish — Fosse Temple North Ancillary (Tell Lachish) — court with stratified deposits
31.5579° N · 34.8480° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Lachish — Fosse Temple North Ancillary (Tell Lachish) — pylon with stratified deposits
31.5610° N · 34.8494° E