Tag Archives: Ronny Reich

Haaretz interview with archaeologist Ronny Reich

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Tom Powers

I was putting the finishing touches on this installment when I saw Todd Bolen’s post in my inbox pointing folks to a very interesting interview with antiquities collector Oded Golan published today in the “Week’s End” section of Haaretz. Noted also was … Continue reading →

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Politicians + Archaeology = A Bad Mix. The Case of the Temple Purity Seal

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Tom Powers

A unique and important find connected with the rituals of the ancient Jewish Temple in Jerusalem was announced the other day by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and quickly made the rounds of the usual media outlets. Quick out of … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, “Hezekiah’s” Tunnel? Reich & Shukron’s Surprising New ‘Take’ on its Construction and Dating

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Tom Powers

One of the themes I like to employ when showing people the wonders of the City of David’s ancient water systems (yes, plural — perhaps even more so now!) is the many mysteries  surrounding those spaces: unanswered questions about how, when and why some of the … Continue reading →

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