The ancient settlement of Sha'ar Hagolan in the Jordan Valley has been intensively excavated in recent years and now is considered the main center of prehistoric art in Israel--and possibly the world. Some 300 art objects, including 70 human-formed figurines made of fired clay and stone, have been uncovered. The most striking of these, a goddess portrayed with wide hips and rolls of fat, is presented here along with the compelling story of the archaeological expedition and its other finds--among them, large courtyard houses and the earliest street network discovered in Israel.
216 pages. 106 color photos. Hardcover.
ISBN 965-221-056-0
Israel Exploration Society, 2004.
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