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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:historical_artifacts
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gptkbp:archaeological_findings
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excavation
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Kingdom_of_Judah
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gptkbp:challenges
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paleography
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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ongoing
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gptkbp:context
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gptkb:Siege_of_Lachish
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gptkbp:cultural_aspect
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gptkb:ancient_Near_East
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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important artifact
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influences modern understanding of ancient Israel
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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reflects daily life in ancient Judah
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gptkbp:date
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6th century BCE
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gptkbp:discovered_by
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gptkb:Lachish
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gptkbp:discovery
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destruction layer
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gptkbp:discovery_year
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gptkb:1935
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gptkbp:exhibition
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temporary displays
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Late Iron Age
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gptkbp:historical_period
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First Temple period
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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military correspondence
evidence of the Babylonian conquest
provides context for biblical events
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gptkbp:historical_source
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primary source for ancient history
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Lachish ostraca
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gptkbp:influence_on
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biblical studies
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gptkbp:inscription
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gptkb:military_leadership
administrative records
military orders and messages
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gptkbp:is_found_in
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gptkb:archaeologists
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gptkbp:language
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gptkb:Hebrew
Semitic languages
ancient Hebrew
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:pottery
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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personal names
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gptkbp:number_of_pieces
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approximately 20
approximately 18
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gptkbp:preservation_condition
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fragile
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gptkbp:preserved_by
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gptkb:Israel_Museum
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gptkbp:publications
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numerous articles and books
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gptkbp:related_finds
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other ostraca
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:Siege_of_Lachish
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gptkbp:research_focus
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ancient military logistics
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gptkbp:research_interest
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high
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gptkbp:scholarly_analysis
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authenticity
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gptkbp:significance
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provides insight into the Kingdom of Judah
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gptkbp:style
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epigraphic
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:inscriptions
ostracon
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gptkbp:used_for
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military communication
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gptkbp:written_in
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gptkb:Hebrew
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