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List of names (ostracon)
Arad Iron Age II, 7th-6th century BCE Ink on pottery H: 17; W: 13; L: 21.5; Th: 0.5-0.6 cm Israel Antiquities Authority Accession number: IAA 1972-120 |
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This inscription was found in the archive of Eliashib son of Eshiyahu, commander of the fortress on Judah’s southern border. The archive findings include Eliashib’s personal seals, as well as a rich collection of letters pertaining to army, administration, and the supply of food and equipment. The letters were written on potsherds in ancient Hebrew script, using biblical Hebrew.
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