Our previous post shows an aerial shot of Lachish. Today’s post will get us back on ground level.
I mentioned in that previous post that you can see the siege mound laid by the Assyrians in 701 BC. Our photo below shows the mound.
Siege Mound at Lachish. Sennacherib was the Assyrian King. Photo by Leon Mauldin
As you ascend the western side of the city, you can see a portion of the ancient wall, as well as the entrance to the city gate.
Western Wall of Lachish. Photo by Leon Mauldin
Finally, here is a sunset view from inside the city gate of Lachish.
City Gate at Lachish at Sunset. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
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