An EB IV Dagger from Tell Es-Sultan/Jericho

A rare Early Bronze Age IV (EB IV) dagger, designated TS.14.143, was recovered from the Jericho Necropolis at Tell es-Sultan, offering valuable insights into a widespread weapon class in the Southern Levant during this period. The dagger, found in an EB IV shaft tomb in Cemetery A that had been disturbed by illegal diggers, provides significant observations on its design and cultural context. This discovery contributes to our understanding of material culture and burial practices in ancient Jericho, shedding light on the social and technological advancements of the time.

Montanari, D. (2014). AN EB IV DAGGER FROM TELL ES-SULTAN/JERICHO. Vicino Oriente, 18, 101–111. https://doi.org/10.53131/vo2724-587x2014_8