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