The Origins of Jerusalem
The Ancients
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The Characteristics of Jerusalem Throughout the Middle Bronze Age
As the Bronze Age progresses, do we therefore see more structures starting to appear going out from that small hill? Yes and no. What you basically get is what looks like a fortified citadel at the top of the crest of the hill overlooking the spring. And then a series of large structures that connect that citadel to the spring. The goal was number one, to protect access to the water in the spring, especially in times of war or siege. But they also built these fortifications around the spring so that your enemy can't get access to it.
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