The ŠKL Town: Dor in the Early Iron Age (original) (raw)
2013, In A. E. Killebrew and G. Lehmann eds. The Philistines and Other “Sea Peoples” in Text and Archaeology. The Society of Biblical Literaturel: Atlanta. Pp. 393–468
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The paper discusses early Iron Age findings at Dor, particularly focusing on the cultural interactions and archaeological implications connected to the Philistines and other 'Sea Peoples.' It highlights the significance of material remains for understanding ethnic dislocation, societal change, and coastal archaeology within the historical context of the region.
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