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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. 

Here is the link to to Jerusalem Post Article mentioned in this episode.

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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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Tall el-Hammam was continuously occupied throughout many Archaeological periods. It achieved its largest size during the time of Abraham. There were large-scale destruction events during many of these time periods. Dr. Collins and Dr. Byers continue discussing some of the new discoveries from the 2023 season at Tall el-Hammam, and especially discuss an earthquake that hit the city during the Intermediate Bronze period.

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Excavation Season 16 has come to a close. It was the team's longest excavation season. In this episode, Dr. Collins and Dr. Byers start reviewing some of the amazing new findings from the past eight weeks of digging. Lots and lots of analysis to be done!

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Dr. Collins and Gary Byers discuss some of the new, early findings from this season at Tall el-Hammam.   Onward and Downward!  

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