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Horvat ’Eqed
A fortified gate dating from the 2nd century BC at Horvat 'Eqed, possibly built by Seleucid general Bacchides
- ... that the fortifications of Horvat ’Eqed may have been constructed by the Seleucid general Bacchides as part of his efforts to suppress the Maccabean Revolt? Source: Hizmi, Hananya; Haber, Michal; Aharonvich, Evgeny (2013). "From the Maccabees to Bar Kokhba: Evidence of Fortification and Revolt at Khirbet el-'Aqd: The Results of the Renewed 2012 Excavations". New Studies in the Archaeology of Jerusalem. 7: 6–24.
- ALT1: ... that Horvat ’Eqed, a fortified ruin nestled in the Judaean Mountains, may have served as a major stronghold during the Bar Kokhba revolt? Source: Hizmi, Hananya; Haber, Michal; Aharonvich, Evgeny (2013). "From the Maccabees to Bar Kokhba: Evidence of Fortification and Revolt at Khirbet el-'Aqd: The Results of the Renewed 2012 Excavations". New Studies in the Archaeology of Jerusalem. 7: 6–24.
- ALT2: ... that excavations at Horvat ’Eqed uncovered coinage and hiding complexes dating from the Bar Kokhba revolt, as well as arrowheads, armor scales, slingshots, and ballistae? Source: Hizmi, Hananya; Haber, Michal; Aharonvich, Evgeny (2013). "From the Maccabees to Bar Kokhba: Evidence of Fortification and Revolt at Khirbet el-'Aqd: The Results of the Renewed 2012 Excavations". New Studies in the Archaeology of Jerusalem. 7: 6–24.
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Created by Mariamnei (talk).
Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has less than 5 past nominations.
Post-promotion hook changes will be logged on the talk page; consider watching the nomination until the hook appears on the Main Page.Mariamnei (talk) 20:17, 19 April 2024 (UTC).
Leaning towards ALT2 for the Main Page. Wishing you luck (and peace) soon. --Slgrandson (How's my egg-throwing coleslaw?) 06:40, 21 April 2024 (UTC)
