The site is not new: It’s been the subject of various excavations since 1899. What is new is the realisation of the full extent of the ruins. It’s only in the past 20 or so years that it has been ...

A massive gate unearthed in Israel may have marked the entrance to a biblical city that, at its heyday, was the biggest metropolis in the region. The town, called Gath, was occupied until the ninth ...

A study of preserved plant remains found in the biblical home of Goliath has revealed fascinating insights into the mysterious rituals and religious practices of an ancient civilization. The plant ...

While many aspects of Philistine culture are well-documented, the specifics of Philistine religious practices and deities have long remained shrouded in mystery. A recent study contributes valuable ...

The enigmatic Philistine culture, which flourished during the Iron Age (ca. 1200-604 BCE), profoundly affected the southern Levant's cultural history, agronomy, and dietary customs. More than a ...