An archaeological site of current interest is Khirbet-Qeiyafa, the Elah Fortress. Luke Chandler has been involved in digs there, and his blog reports on some of the findings there and their implications. Go to:
Many believe this site will prove to be an Israelite fortress that dates back to the reign of King David. Our aerial photo below shows the site in its context overlooking the Valley of Elah:
Khirbet-Qeiyafa, the Elah Fortress overlooking Valley of Elah. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
You can see the circular tel on your right in the photo. It was in the valley below that David killed Goliath.
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