Bible Artifacts Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 7. When was the Mesha Inscription believed to be dated from?
  2. 9. A famous artifact that helped decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics
  3. 14. a major center during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period, revealing insights into early agricultural societies.
  4. 15. what discoveries can provide tangible evidence to support or challenge certain biblical narratives. For example, the discovery of the city of Jericho supports the biblical account of its conquest.
  5. 16. considered to be the first extra-extra-biblical mention of the nation
  6. 17. of archeological findings can be subjective, leading to contrasting views on their implications for biblical texts.
  7. 18. The Merneptah Stele boasts a victory inscription over the "what"
  8. 19. Archeology offers valuable insights into the world
  9. 20. a system of writing using pictures/symbols that represent words or sounds
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  1. 1. a key source for understanding the history of the ancient Israelites
  2. 2. Ain Ghazal known as the largest Neolithic settlements in the world along the what what
  3. 3. Early forms of writing that use simple pictures to represent objects or ideas
  4. 4. a region in the Middle East that was home to some of the earliest civilizations
  5. 5. 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.
  6. 6. The Fertile Cresent region is home to a variety of important archaeological sites, including what, Göbekli Tepe, and the ancient cities of Mesopotamia.
  7. 8. a mound of earth and debris, provided valuable insights into the city's history, revealing layers of occupation dating back thousands of years
  8. 10. Archeology helps illuminate the historical and cultural backdrop of the what, providing context for events and practices.
  9. 11. When was the Rosetta Stone discovered?
  10. 12. the ancient what used pictograms to represent words and ideas. Their writing system, known as hieroglyphics, was based on these pictograms.
  11. 13. Hieroglyphics were written on various materials, including stone, papyrus, wood, and what.