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5. The first evidence for fiscal clay sealings from controlled archaeological work,
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shedding light on the taxation system in Judah during the First Temple period.
6. Locating the biblical place 'Gan Uza,' where the kings of Judah who were not buried in

the tombs of the House of David were interred, at the traditional structure known today
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as David's Tomb on Mt. Zion.
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7. Identification of biblical Nob at the French hill.
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he has been suffering from a serious illness that limits his mobility and energy. However, he
has not given up on publishing some of this work with the help of research assistants. A
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noteworthy piece of research, which he has been conducting for many years and will be
published in a forthcoming book, is about the Book of Songs of Songs from an archaeological

and historical perspective. In this research, Barkay brings to light evidence that the book was
originally composed during the Iron Age IIA.

An additional forthcoming publication is about the biblical laws of the stranger, the fatherless,

and the widow in light of ancient Hebrew inscriptions from Jerusalem and its surroundings.

Summary
To sum up, Gabriel Barkay can certainly be ranked among the "giants" of archaeology in
Jerusalem and Israel. His place in this esteemed group is not only due to his extensive

knowledge, numerous publications, and discoveries but also because of his tireless efforts to
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believes that archaeology serves as a vital link between the past and the present, and he

embodies this principle through his actions. Even today, despite his severe illness, he does not
Other Significant Publications
Other Significant Publications
Other Significant Publications
refuse an invitation to speak, whether it be via an online video broadcast or in person, despite
Gabi's publications vary and include many innovative ideas and proposals that are not
Gabi's publications vary and include many innovative ideas and proposals that are not
Gabi's publications vary and include many innovative ideas and proposals that are not
his difficulties in traveling.
necessarily associated with the excavations he has been involved in. His research usually
necessarily associated with the excavations he has been involved in. His research usually
necessarily associated with the excavations he has been involved in. His research usually
On his 80th birthday, we wish Professor Gabriel Barkay good health, strength, and happiness
adopts a maximalist approach on issues such as the size of First Temple Period Jerusalem, or
adopts a maximalist approach on issues such as the size of First Temple Period Jerusalem, or
adopts a maximalist approach on issues such as the size of First Temple Period Jerusalem, or
in all aspects of his life. We express our deep gratitude for his significant contributions to the
the historical core of the biblical narrative, and he presents it in a very convincing manner.
the historical core of the biblical narrative, and he presents it in a very convincing manner.
the historical core of the biblical narrative, and he presents it in a very convincing manner.
heritage of Jerusalem and the Land of Israel.
Below are some selected subjects that represent his innovative research attitude and creative
Below are some selected subjects that represent his innovative research attitude and creative
Below are some selected subjects that represent his innovative research attitude and creative
thought:
thought:
thought:
1. The first attempt to reconstruct the size of Iron Age Jerusalem based on burial data.
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1. The first attempt to reconstruct the size of Iron Age Jerusalem based on burial data.
1. The first attempt to reconstruct the size of Iron Age Jerusalem based on burial data.
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southern and lower area.
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4. The possibility of a Late Bronze Age Egyptian temple that stood north of the City.
4. The possibility of a Late Bronze Age Egyptian temple that stood north of the City.
4. The possibility of a Late Bronze Age Egyptian temple that stood north of the City.
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G. Barkay (2006). "City of David – A Glossary of Terms". in: E. Meiron (ed.). City of David Studies of
of the Temple Mount and the Phenomenon of Fiscal Bullae". in: M. Lubetski and E. Lubetski (Eds.). Recording
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G. Barkay (2013). "Absalom's Tomb: New Thoughts". in: E. Meiron (ed.). City of David Studies of Ancient
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G. Barkay (2018). "Towards the identification of Nob: a biblical priestly town", Eretz Israel: archaeological,
G. Barkay (1996). "A Late Bronze Age Egyptian Temple in Jerusalem?". Israel Exploration Journal 46(1/2).
historical and geographical studies 33, pp. 130-131.
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Tell this Man the Meaning of his Vision (Daniel, 8:16)

Studies in Archaeology, Epigraphy, Iconography
and the Biblical World in Honor of Gabriel Barkay

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Barkay guiding a group on a Temple Mount tour On the Occasion of his 80 Birthday (22 June 2024)
(Photo: Temple Mount Sifting Project)
Barkay guiding a group on a Temple Mount tour Barkay sorting small artifacts at the Temple Mount Sifting Project
Barkay guiding a group on a Temple Mount tour
(Photo: Tal Rozenbaum)

(Photo: Tal Rozenbaum) (Photo: Temple Mount Sifting Project)
(Photo: Tal Rozenbaum)
Barkay guiding a group on a Temple Mount tour This project could not have been formed without Dr. Barkay. Only a scholar of his type would
Barkay sorting small artifacts at the Temple Mount Sifting Project

In 2001, I collaborated with Gabi in obtaining a permit to conduct an official study of the debris
(Photo: Tal Rozenbaum)
(Photo: Temple Mount Sifting Project)
In 2001, I collaborated with Gabi in obtaining a permit to conduct an official study of the debris have been able to deal with such a variety of material and periods, especially when it appears
In 2001, I collaborated with Gabi in obtaining a permit to conduct an official study of the debris
This project could not have been formed without Dr. Barkay. Only a scholar of his type would
Barkay guiding a group on a Temple Mount tour
removed from the Temple Mount, and in 2004 we finally received the permit and established mainly as small fragmented artifacts. Archaeology nowadays has formed into a science of

(Photo: Tal Rozenbaum) received the permit and established
removed from the Temple Mount, and in 2004 we finally have been able to deal with such a variety of material and periods, especially when it appears
removed from the Temple Mount, and in 2004 we finally received the permit and established
In 2001, I collaborated with Gabi in obtaining a permit to conduct an official study of the debris This project could not have been formed without Dr. Barkay. Only a scholar of his type would
expertise, and archaeologists hardly know anything about material culture which is not their
the Temple Mount Sifting Project. We thought it would last several months with the help of
the Temple Mount Sifting Project. We thought it would last several months with the help of mainly as small fragmented artifacts. Archaeology nowadays has formed into a science of
the Temple Mount Sifting Project. We thought it would last several months with the help of

removed from the Temple Mount, and in 2004 we finally received the permit and established have been able to deal with such a variety of material and periods, especially when it appears
expertise. Only an old-school archaeologist with extensive knowledge and openness to new
some archaeology students and volunteers, but eventually, after realizing the great potential of
In 2001, I collaborated with Gabi in obtaining a permit to conduct an official study of the debris expertise, and archaeologists hardly know anything about material culture which is not their
some archaeology students and volunteers, but eventually, after realizing the great potential of
some archaeology students and volunteers, but eventually, after realizing the great potential of
the Temple Mount Sifting Project. We thought it would last several months with the help of mainly as small fragmented artifacts. Archaeology nowadays has formed into a science of
approaches and methods would have been able to cope with material such as that found in the
Edited by
the wet sifting technique and its educational value, it became a lifetime project. More than
removed from the Temple Mount, and in 2004 we finally received the permit and established expertise. Only an old-school archaeologist with extensive knowledge and openness to new
the wet sifting technique and its educational value, it became a lifetime project. More than
the wet sifting technique and its educational value, it became a lifetime project. More than
some archaeology students and volunteers, but eventually, after realizing the great potential of expertise, and archaeologists hardly know anything about material culture which is not their
Temple Mount Sifting Project.
the Temple Mount Sifting Project. We thought it would last several months with the help of approaches and methods would have been able to cope with material such as that found in the
250,000 people have participated in the project, an unprecedented phenomenon in the history
Robert Deutsch and André Lemaire
250,000 people have participated in the project, an unprecedented phenomenon in the history
250,000 people have participated in the project, an unprecedented phenomenon in the history
the wet sifting technique and its educational value, it became a lifetime project. More than expertise. Only an old-school archaeologist with extensive knowledge and openness to new

some archaeology students and volunteers, but eventually, after realizing the great potential of Temple Mount Sifting Project.
of archaeological research. This project combined several aspects of Barkay's best interests and
of archaeological research. This project combined several aspects of Barkay's best interests and
of archaeological research. This project combined several aspects of Barkay's best interests and

250,000 people have participated in the project, an unprecedented phenomenon in the history approaches and methods would have been able to cope with material such as that found in the
the wet sifting technique and its educational value, it became a lifetime project. More than
qualities: instruction to the general public, the great variety of artifacts and periods, small finds,
qualities: instruction to the general public, the great variety of artifacts and periods, small finds,
qualities: instruction to the general public, the great variety of artifacts and periods, small finds,

of archaeological research. This project combined several aspects of Barkay's best interests and Temple Mount Sifting Project.
250,000 people have participated in the project, an unprecedented phenomenon in the history
interest in people, and finally the love for Jerusalem.
interest in people, and finally the love for Jerusalem.
interest in people, and finally the love for Jerusalem.
qualities: instruction to the general public, the great variety of artifacts and periods, small finds,
of archaeological research. This project combined several aspects of Barkay's best interests and
This project is the first time that archaeological data has been retrieved from the Temple Mount
This project is the first time that archaeological data has been retrieved from the Temple Mount
This project is the first time that archaeological data has been retrieved from the Temple Mount
interest in people, and finally the love for Jerusalem.
qualities: instruction to the general public, the great variety of artifacts and periods, small finds,
earth, and although the finds were not revealed in-situ, much information can be studied from
earth, and although the finds were not revealed in-situ, much information can be studied from
earth, and although the finds were not revealed in-situ, much information can be studied from
This project is the first time that archaeological data has been retrieved from the Temple Mount
interest in people, and finally the love for Jerusalem. Manuscript editing: Pamela Meron
them since we know they come from the Temple Mount and the large quantity of finds enables
them since we know they come from the Temple Mount and the large quantity of finds enables
them since we know they come from the Temple Mount and the large quantity of finds enables
earth, and although the finds were not revealed in-situ, much information can be studied from
This project is the first time that archaeological data has been retrieved from the Temple Mount
advanced statistical analysis. Half a million finds from 120 categories have been retrieved and
advanced statistical analysis. Half a million finds from 120 categories have been retrieved and
advanced statistical analysis. Half a million finds from 120 categories have been retrieved and

them since we know they come from the Temple Mount and the large quantity of finds enables

earth, and although the finds were not revealed in-situ, much information can be studied from
kept in our storages so far. The analysis and publication process of this material is a huge task,
kept in our storages so far. The analysis and publication process of this material is a huge task,
kept in our storages so far. The analysis and publication process of this material is a huge task,
advanced statistical analysis. Half a million finds from 120 categories have been retrieved and
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them since we know they come from the Temple Mount and the large quantity of finds enables
and we've been working on it for more than a decade. The project has yielded many discoveries,
and we've been working on it for more than a decade. The project has yielded many discoveries,
and we've been working on it for more than a decade. The project has yielded many discoveries,
kept in our storages so far. The analysis and publication process of this material is a huge task,
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advanced statistical analysis. Half a million finds from 120 categories have been retrieved and
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some of which have already been published, such as: evidence for the First Temple treasury,
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some of which have already been published, such as: evidence for the First Temple treasury,
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some of which have already been published, such as: evidence for the First Temple treasury,
and we've been working on it for more than a decade. The project has yielded many discoveries,

kept in our storages so far. The analysis and publication process of this material is a huge task,
reconstruction of the Opus Sectile floor patterns that decorated Herod's Temple courts,
reconstruction of the Opus Sectile floor patterns that decorated Herod's Temple courts,
some of which have already been published, such as: evidence for the First Temple treasury,
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reconstruction of the Opus Sectile floor patterns that decorated Herod's Temple courts,

and we've been working on it for more than a decade. The project has yielded many discoveries,
evidence that the Temple Mount was occupied to some extent during the Byzantine Period,
evidence that the Temple Mount was occupied to some extent during the Byzantine Period,
reconstruction of the Opus Sectile floor patterns that decorated Herod's Temple courts,
evidence that the Temple Mount was occupied to some extent during the Byzantine Period,
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some of which have already been published, such as: evidence for the First Temple treasury,
evidence that the eastern section of the Temple Mount served as a dump site since the Mamluk
evidence that the eastern section of the Temple Mount served as a dump site since the Mamluk

evidence that the Temple Mount was occupied to some extent during the Byzantine Period,
evidence that the eastern section of the Temple Mount served as a dump site since the Mamluk
reconstruction of the Opus Sectile floor patterns that decorated Herod's Temple courts,
period, and evidence that the Iron Age pottery from the TMSP is similar to that in the Ophel
period, and evidence that the Iron Age pottery from the TMSP is similar to that in the Ophel

evidence that the eastern section of the Temple Mount served as a dump site since the Mamluk

period, and evidence that the Iron Age pottery from the TMSP is similar to that in the Ophel
evidence that the Temple Mount was occupied to some extent during the Byzantine Period,
excavation, which indicates that both areas were part of the Royal Compound during the First
excavation, which indicates that both areas were part of the Royal Compound during the First
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period, and evidence that the Iron Age pottery from the TMSP is similar to that in the Ophel Barkay guiding a group of visitors to the Temple Mount Sifting Project
excavation, which indicates that both areas were part of the Royal Compound during the First

evidence that the eastern section of the Temple Mount served as a dump site since the Mamluk
Temple period.
Temple period.
excavation, which indicates that both areas were part of the Royal Compound during the First Archaeological Center Publications
(Photo: Temple Mount Sifting Project)
Temple period.
period, and evidence that the Iron Age pottery from the TMSP is similar to that in the Ophel Barkay guiding a group of visitors to the Temple Mount Sifting Project

Temple period. 2024

excavation, which indicates that both areas were part of the Royal Compound during the First (Photo: Temple Mount Sifting Project)

Barkay guiding a group of visitors to the Temple Mount Sifting Project

Temple period.

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list of publication at project's website: tmsifting.org/en/further-reading
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See list of publication at project's website: tmsifting.org/en/further-reading
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12 See list of publication at project's website: tmsifting.org/en/further-reading
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