Khirbet el-Maqatir
Khirbet el-Maqatir
A Leading Candidate for Biblical Ai and Ephraim
Khirbet el-Maqatir (upper left in the photo) is located in the hill country of Benjamin, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of Jerusalem. The site contains remains from several historical periods, including the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine eras.
ABR excavated at Khirbet el-Maqatir from 1995 to 2001 and 2009 to 2016. Our excavations unearthed evidence of a fortress that was destroyed in the Late Bronze Age, and a significant fortified town from the time of Jesus. As a result, ABR believes Khirbet el-Maqatir is an excellent candidate for the biblical city of Ai that Joshua conquered. It may also be the site of the town of Ephraim from Jesus day (John 11:54).
Jun 14, 2016
Khirbet el-Maqatir Spring 2016 Season: Week Two, May 30-June 5
Jun 29, 2015
Digging at Khirbet el-Maqatir 2015: Week Four
Jun 19, 2015
Digging at Khirbet el-Maqatir 2015: Week Three
Jun 10, 2015
Digging at Khirbet el-Maqatir 2015: Week Two
Jun 7, 2015
Digging at Khirbet el-Maqatir 2015: Week One
Jan 16, 2014
2013 Winter Dig at Khirbet el-Maqatir
Jun 6, 2013
In Search of Joshua’s Ai: 11th Season of Excavations at Khirbet el-Maqatir Now Complete
Jun 14, 2012
Khirbet el-Maqatir: Week Two 2012
Jun 4, 2012
Khirbet el-Maqatir: Week One 2012
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