Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology

The Martin (Szusz) Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology is involved in an interdisciplinary research of the Land of Israel throughout all periods of human history, from various aspects, including archaeology, historical geography, nature, physical and human geography and demography.

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Welcome to the Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology

“A nation who ignores its past has a poorer present and an uncertain future.” –Yigal Allon. Our department provides a unique academic experience, based on integrating classroom teaching with field study, A deep knowledge for understanding Israeli identity.

Academic Staff

Prof. Shawn Zelig Aster

Research: Dr. Shawn Zelig Aster researches the history and geography of the Land of Israel in the biblical period, history of the people of Israel in the…

Publications

Dust clouds, climate change and coins: consilience

Author: D. Fuks , O. Ackermann, A. Ayalon, M. Bar-Matthews, G. Bar-Oz, Y. Levi, A. M. Maeir

The climate factor has become a focus of much historical and archaeological investigation,…