The engraved stone discovered in the excavation at Hispin in the Golan, which dates to circa 11th century BCE, and could be the earliest evidence of the biblical 'Geshurites.' (Yaniv Berman, Israel Antiquities Authority)

King David-Era Fort Unearthed In Golan Heights Sheds Light On Aramean Kingdom Of Geshur

Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Israeli archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient fortress from the time of King David (Iron Age, 11th-10th centuries BC) in the Golan Heights. The find sheds new light on the kingdom of the Geshurit, who, according to the Bible, entered into an alliance with King David. The engraved […]