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 24, 2016
Khirbet el-Maqatir Spring 2016 Season: Touring Report June 12-June 17
Jul 1, 2013
Follow up Report on the 2013 Season at Khirbet el-Maqatir
Jan 29, 2013
Dig Diary from Khirbet el-Maqatir: Winter 2012 Part 3
Jan 15, 2013
Dig Diary from Khirbet el-Maqatir: Winter 2012 Part 1
Jan 4, 2013
ABR Discovers a Baptistry in the Khirbet el-Maqatir Monastery
Dec 19, 2012
The Maqatir Expedition: A Diary of the 2011 Season
Jul 17, 2009
The ABR Excavation at Khirbet el-Maqatir: Review of Past Work and Report on the 2009 Season
Jun 7, 2009
Update from Khirbet el-Maqatir Week Two
May 29, 2009
Update from Khirbet el-Maqatir Week One
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