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Origin of the State. Predynastic and Early Dynastic Egypt (Cracow, Poland: 28th August - 1st September 2002) |
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A Comment on Possible Relations between Early Bronze Age
III Southern Canaan
and Old Kingdom Egypt.
Ram GOPHNA
Tel Aviv University (Israel)
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In contrast to the flourishing fortified settlement system in southern Israel during EB III and the very existence of two ports in that region (Ashkelon and Tell es-Sakan), there is still no direct archaeological evidence for firm contacts between this region and Old Kingdom Egypt. An attempt will be made to suggest at least a partial explanation to this perplexing situation. [36] |
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