Bible archeology crossword

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  1. 3. Crescent: A rich agricultural region in the Middle East, stretching from the Nile River in Egypt to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Mesopotamia. It is known as the cradle of civilization due to early farming and urbanization.
  2. 5. A collection of sacred religious texts or scriptures, central to Christianity, Judaism, Samaritanism, and other religious traditions.
  3. 6. Ghazal: An archaeological site in Jordan, where excavations revealed early farming and the discovery of plaster statues, dating back to 7200–5000 BCE.
  4. 8. The oldest known walled city in the world, located in the Jordan Valley. It is mentioned in the Bible, notably for the fall of its walls during Joshua's conquest.
  5. 10. Mesha: The 9th-century BCE king of Moab, known for the Mesha Inscription detailing his victory over Israel.
  6. 12. Sea Border: The Dead Sea borders Jordan to the east and Israel and Palestine to the west. It is a saltwater lake known for its high salinity and mineral-rich waters.
  7. 15. Issa: In Islam, Prophet Issa (Jesus) is regarded as a central figure, a prophet and messenger of God, believed to have performed miracles and preached monotheism.
  8. 16. River: A 251-km river in the Middle East, flowing through Israel, Jordan, and Palestine, significant in religious history.
  9. 19. Early forms of writing that use simple pictures to represent objects, actions, or ideas.
  10. 20. Stone: A famous artifact that helped scholars decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics, providing the same text in Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphic, and demotic script.
  11. 21. The study of ancient remains, such as artifacts and ruins, providing insights into past civilizations, including biblical events.
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  1. 1. A region in the Middle East, including parts of Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza Strip.
  2. 2. Relating to Greece, its language, or culture. In religious history, it is centered around polytheism, with gods like Zeus and Hera.
  3. 4. A country in the Middle East, known for its rich history, ancient Persia, and its capital, Tehran.
  4. 7. An ancient system of writing using pictorial symbols to represent words, sounds, or ideas, used in ancient Egypt.
  5. 9. The process of digging to uncover ancient artifacts and remains.
  6. 11. Stele: A stone inscription dating to the 13th century BCE, containing the earliest known Egyptian reference to "Israel" as a people, found in Egypt.
  7. 13. Inscription: A 9th-century BCE inscription detailing King Mesha’s victory over Israel, providing historical context and a reference to Israel during that time.
  8. 14. An ancient writing material made from the stalks of the papyrus plant, used by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.
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  10. 18. An ancient region in the Levant, roughly covering modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and parts of Syria and Jordan.