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Altar near Zorah

Altar near Zorah

‎Near Zora in the Shephelah, a peculiar stone was discovered that had on top a structure like a ladder. It was quickly connected to the altar of Manoah (Judg 13:19–20). However, a new analysis of the stone made clear that it probably was only cut in such way in the Byzantine period, and was presumably used for pressing fresh olive oil.
Judg 13:19–20


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