David and Solomon's INVISIBLE Kingdom

The article focuses on the challenge of identifying the kingdom of David and Solomon through traditional archaeology due to its largely invisible nature, including the presence of pastoral nomads whose archaeological traces are scarce. The article suggests that the assumption of settled urban popula...

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Authors: Thomas, Zachary (Author) ; Ben-Yosef, Erez (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Soc. 2023
In: Biblical archaeology review
Year: 2023, Volume: 49, Issue: 2, Pages: 40-45
Further subjects:B Archaeology
B Monarchy
B City dwellers
B DWELLINGS & society
B Nomads
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Summary:The article focuses on the challenge of identifying the kingdom of David and Solomon through traditional archaeology due to its largely invisible nature, including the presence of pastoral nomads whose archaeological traces are scarce. The article suggests that the assumption of settled urban populations forming complex political structures needs to be reconsidered, as nomadic populations may have played a significant role in the kingdom's society and economy.
ISSN:0098-9444
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblical archaeology review