Abstract
A large metal assemblage was uncovered at the late 11th–early 10th century b.c.e. fortified town of Khirbet Qeiyafa. At this early date, iron was already used rather extensively for utilitarian purposes at the site, though bronze was not yet restricted to decorative use. The metal assemblage from Khirbet Qeiyafa, therefore, provides a rare glimpse into the transition from bronze to iron at the beginning of Iron Age II. This article presents the typology and spatial distribution of the finds, followed by a discussion of their possible cultural and social implications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 89-110 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research |
Volume | 382 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Nov 2019 |
Keywords
- Bronze/iron transition
- Iron Age
- Khirbet Qeiyafa
- Metal objects
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Archaeology
- Cultural Studies
- History
- Archaeology