Bible and Archaeology Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. several rock-cut pools located southeast of the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem
  2. 4. a mound of earth and debris, provided valuable insights into Jericho history, revealing layers of occupation dating back thousands of years.
  3. 6. water tunnel that was carved within the City of David in ancient times
  4. 8. defense system of Jericho
  5. 10. first extra-biblical mention of the nation of Israel
  6. 11. Jewish manuscripts found on the shores of the dead sea
  7. 12. Ancient assyrian military camps
  8. 14. Large scale lime and reed figures that were found at the Ain Ghazal site
  9. 15. A system of writing using pictorial symbols that represent words or sounds.
  10. 16. Source for understanding the history of the ancient israelites
  11. 17. first wall city in the world
  12. 18. Word of God written by man
  13. 19. A famous artifact that helped decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Down
  1. 1. Early forms of writing that use simple pictures to represent objects or ideas.
  2. 2. fragmentary stele containing an Aramaic inscription which dates to the 9th century BCE.
  3. 3. largest Neolithic settlements in the world
  4. 5. Archaeology site that revealed insights into early agricultural societies
  5. 7. textile fiber that hieroglyphics were written on
  6. 9. region in the Middle East that was home to some of the earliest civilizations and was known for its fertile soil
  7. 13. Study of the past through artifacts