Philistines

Discovery of the First Philistine Cemetery

Physical anthropology member documents discovered skeleton in Ashkelon excavation. Photo credit: Melissa Aja/Leon Levy Expedition.

Discovery of the First Philistine Cemetery 10.7.2016

Skull from 9th-10th century BC burial in the excavation of the Philistine cemetery. Photo credit: Tsafrir Abayov/Leon Levy Expedition.

Discovery of the First Philistine Cemetery 10.7.2016

9th-10th century BC burial discovery. Photo credit: Tsafrir Abayov/Leon Levy Expedition.

Discovery of the First Philistine Cemetery 10.7.2016

Student excavates burial of Philistine cemetery. Photo credit: Melissa Aja/Leon Levy Expedition.