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 20, 2016
Khirbet el-Maqatir Spring 2016 Season: Week Three, June 6-June 12
May 5, 2016
Confessions of an Armchair Archaeologist
May 26, 2013
In Search of Joshua’s Ai: 11th Season of Excavations at Khirbet el-Maqatir
Feb 14, 2013
Dig Diary From Khirbet el-Maqatir: Winter 2012 Part 5
Jan 27, 2013
Dig Diary from Khirbet el-Maqatir: Winter 2012 Part 2
Jul 17, 2012
Outstanding Finds Made at Khirbet el-Maqatir: May 28-June 8, 2012
Apr 4, 2012
Excavations at Khirbet el-Maqatir: 1995 to 2000 and 2009 to 2011
Jul 18, 2011
The Search for Joshua’s Ai at Khirbet el-Maqatir 2011
May 24, 2011
The Search for Joshua’s Ai at Khirbet el-Maqatir, 2011: Day Two
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