Caleb's crossword puzzle

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  1. 2. a famous artifact that helped dechipher egyption hieroglyphic
  2. 3. Archeological findings can shed light on the social, economic, and political
  3. 5. Excavations reveal aspects of daily life, customs, and societal structures of ancient Israel and neighboring cultures.
  4. 6. The discovery of the tell, a mound of earth and debris, provided valuable insights into the city's history, revealing layers of occupation dating back thousands of years.
  5. 9. Interpretations of archeological findings can be subjective, leading to contrasting views on their implications for biblical texts.
  6. 12. The Ain Ghazal statues are some of the most famous discoveries from the site.
  7. 13. The excavation of the massive stone walls, including the iconic Tower of Jericho, provided evidence of the city's early defense systems and advanced construction techniques.
  8. 14. New discoveries are constantly shaping our understanding of the past.
  9. 17. Ongoing research leads to new interpretations and theories.
  10. 19. Archeological dating methods may differ from biblical chronologies, creating inconsistencies in timelines.
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  1. 1. Scholars debate the significance of archaeological evidence
  2. 4. early form of writing that uses simple pictures to represent objects or ideas
  3. 7. Archeological discoveries can provide tangible evidence to support or challenge certain biblical narratives.
  4. 8. Ain Ghazal was a major center during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period, revealing insights into early agricultural societies.
  5. 10. The Mesha Inscription is a stele found in present-day Jordan, dating back to the 9th century BCE. It's written in the Moabite language, a dialect of Hebrew
  6. 11. he Fertile Crescent is a region in the Middle East that was home to some of the earliest civilizations.
  7. 15. A significant archeological discovery, the Mernephat Stele is a large stone tablet from the reign of Pharaoh Merneptah
  8. 16. A system of writing using pictorial symbols that represent word or sounds
  9. 18. Archeological findings can corroborate or challenge biblical accounts, offering insights into the accuracy and reliability of the text.