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to a small museum, where representative Jama al-Yatim: Muslim building built on “Lord Jesus Christ, bless Shiloh
finds of over 4,000 years of history at Tel ruins of a church from the 4th century and its residents” - mosaic
Shiloh can be viewed and studied, including inscription at the Byzantine church
the Greek-language mosaic inscription from The Chaim [Fima] Falik Observation Tower - the
a basilica, the content of which is a blessing stories of the Bible are screened against the Agricultural facilities from
from Jesus to the inhabitants of Shiloh, natural background the Second Temple period
which was critical in identifying the site in
modern times.

Now, three different archaeology teams are
excavating and working on site, continuing
the work begun over a century ago. You
are welcome to walk through many layers
of archaeological finds, first uncovered by a
Danish team in the 1920s, continued by the
noted Israeli archeologist - Professor Israel
Finkelstein in the 1980s, and still ongoing
today by others.

Some very interesting local wines, virgin olive
oil, Bible-themed jewelry, books and other
Shiloh-connected items, can be found in the
new Visitors’ Center.

Shiloh also offers a selection of boutique
arrangements to engage in workshops of
Tabernacle-linked arts and crafts such as
weaving and pottery making.

In Genesis 49:10, we read, “The scepter
shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver
from between his feet, until Shiloh comes…”
Many view this verse as relating a Messianic
message with great promise. In any case, the
true path to Jerusalem leads through Shiloh.

Whatever your reason for coming to Tel
Shiloh - spiritual, historical, archaeological or
educational - Shiloh is the right place for you!

Ancient Shiloh website:
http://telshilo.org.il/en/
For reservations and guided tours at the site -
office@telshilo.org.il.

Author: Shahar Shilo - Historian, researcher and
expert tour guide

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