Ancient Jars Reveal Shiloh’s Hidden Past | Oakland News

Archaeologists unearthed ancient food jars packed with olives and lentils beneath an Israelite ritual deposit at Tel Shiloh—potentially rewriting history by linking the site to the biblical Ark’s storied past. The discovery, including 500 burned olive pits and a massive “favissa” of animal bones and gold, hints at Canaanite rituals buried beneath later Israelite life. Radiocarbon dating confirms Middle Bronze Age origins, and next year’s expanded dig may reveal whether these jars were kitchen, storage, or ceremonial relics—waiting millennia for their moment to be found. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce3484c36d5b37b1