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Genesis chapter 13 gives the geography of Sodom and the cities of the Kikkar. It defines the location of the Kikkar (Disk) of the Jordan. Without a clear understanding of the limits of the geography, people have looked for these cities at the southern end of the Dead Sea. Dr. Collins explains how the Hebrew text is very specific in placing Sodom, and the story of Lot, northeast of the Dead Sea.
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This episode wraps up the discussion between Dr. Collins and Dr. Byers about the extreme heat evidence from the air-burst event that destroyed the civilization at Tall el-Hammam, during the Middle Bronze Age.
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Tall el-Hammam was chosen to excavate as the possible site of Sodom, based not on the destruction evidence, but on the geography listed in the Bible. The idea of it having been destroyed by a cosmic airburst event was hit upon during the first season. Dr. Collins recounts how and why this theory was proposed, based on the evidence coming out of the ground during that initial excavation.
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Why do archaeologists love to collect pottery sherds? If they find enough pieces, they might have enough to reconstruct a vessel–that they can keep their candy in! Smashed vessels are the original 3D puzzles.
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Sure, the pun was intended! The airburst destruction evidence at Tall el-Hammam (Sodom) continues to be investigated and shared. Dr. Collins and Dr. Byers talk about some of the new discussions by scientists and journalists.
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With over a dozen archaeological sites that could be Sodom, what makes Tall-el Hammam stand out? In this first and most popular episode of the Troweling Down Podcast, Dr. Collins and Dr. Byers discuss why Sodom is believed to be the location of Sodom.
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What led to the extinction of wooly mammoths, and how does the Younger Dryas event fit into this discussion? On this episode of Troweling Down, Dr. Collins and Dr. Byers delve into the historical significance of airburst events.
The TeHEP team spent almost eight weeks at the site this year. The team excavated many areas on the Upper Tall, uncovering a huge amount of architecture.
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The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.