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What can a broken piece of pottery tell us about the past? Join Dr. Scott Stripling in this hands-on archaeological session as he demonstrates how experts use ancient pottery analysis to accurately date archaeological layers, especially at biblical sites like Shiloh.
Discover how ceramic typology reveals:
Transitions from the Middle and Late Bronze Ages to the Iron Age
Cultural shifts between Amorites and Israelites
Identifiers like rim shapes, inclusions, texture, sound, stance, and burnishing
Pottery forms like whole-mouth jars typical of the Iron II period
This detailed walkthrough offers a fascinating glimpse into the science and methodology behind biblical archaeology—where every shard becomes a clue, and every layer brings us closer to understanding the past.
📍 Ideal for students of archaeology, Bible scholars, and anyone passionate about connecting faith with evidence.
