the ancient stone city gates and retaining wall at tel lachish in israel

ancient antiquities archaeological archaeology assyrian babylonian biblical canaanite city conquest dry east entrance era first formidable fortified fortress gat grass hezekiah historic history holy important israel jewish judah king kingdom kiryat lachish lakhish land middle moon moonset national near park period ramp region richerson sarit second shefelah significant site southern stone tel temple touring tourism travel wadi walls