Buch, Französisch, Band Volume 14, 91 Seiten
Histoire, glyptique et céramologie
Buch, Französisch, Band Volume 14, 91 Seiten
Reihe: Orbis Biblicus et Orientalis. Series Archaeologica
ISBN: 978-3-7278-1105-0
Verlag: Peeters Publishers
Since 1960, end of excavations at Tell el Far’ah under the direction of
Roland de Vaux, the identification of the site with biblical Tirçah has
often been suggested. Could such an identification be maintained after
Alain Chambon’s publication of Iron Age levels? A critical reassessment
of archaeological evidence and of biblical texts allows to assert that
this identification his supported by strong arguments.
Most of Tell el Far’ah cylinder seals date from Middle Bronze Age (XVth
to XIVth c. B.C.) and pertain to the so-called syrian style. The other
seals belong to Iron Age and are typical of a popular art.
Scarabs testify for egyptising influences at Tell el Far’ah. It seems
difficult to rely on them for dating levels. Although they are
diversified, the common motives show a repetitive trend which often
turns into monotony.
Analysis of several ceramic samples from Tell el Far’ah give precise
information on technical developments from the Neolithic to Iron Age.
Pottery is mainly locally produced, with the possible occurence of a few
imported sherds from the coastal district (group M) and from northern
Palestine (group N).
