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What Do Solomonic Gates Tell Us About United Monarchy Planning?

Discover the architectural uniformity in city gates attributed to Solomon's reign.

Timeline Focus: 950 BCE

✨The Surprising Reality

At Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer, excavators found nearly identical six-chambered gates—all dated to Solomon's era.

🤔The Context Question

But here's what most people don't realize: this uniformity points to centralized planning—matching biblical claims about Solomon's building projects.

📚What We Know

Archaeologists like Yigael Yadin linked these gates to 1 Kings 9:15. Their identical features suggest a coordinated effort. But understanding the debate requires viewing site stratigraphy and architectural overlays.

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Jump to 950 BC and see exactly how these gates align—discover what they reveal about the United Monarchy.

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📖Biblical References

📜1 Kings 9:15

Scripture references supporting this historical context

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