Fugitive Prince
ebook ∣ The Negev Hideout of Agrippa I at Malhata: Roman Provincial Shadows: Agrippa I, Intrigue, and Power, #3 · Roman Provincial Shadows: Agrippa I, Intrigue, and Power
By Elizabeth Legge
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Tel Malhata: A Roman Limes Fortress on the Frankincense Trail
This chapter explores the Tel Malhata site in the ancient Negev, located on the Roman portion of the Frankincense Trail. This Roman limes fortress was situated at a crucial trade route intersection between Jerusalem and the Negev, and between the border with Nabatea and the Mediterranean. Recent site excavations, based on site reports and a spatial analysis study, underscore its identification as the Malatha Tower location mentioned by Josephus.
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Written by a classical archaeologist and qualified physician, this chapter offers a detailed analysis of Tel Malhata, blending archaeological evidence with historical intrigue to shed light on a significant period in Agrippa I's life.
First published in 2023 by the University of Pisa, this self-published edition invites you to step into the annals of history.
This subseries series is part of the greater "Herodian Dynasty" series.
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