This rock-hewn altar was carved out of limestone and was approximately 8 feet on each side and 5 feet high. It is located about a mile from Shiloh, and the four corners point to the four directions on a compass (Exodus 27:1-2). The remains clearly demonstrate that animals were sacrificed on this high place. Photo:…
High Places, Altars and the Bamah — Biblical Archaeology Society
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Thanks for sharing this; been reading about altars in the OT so this is timely; especially with its insight that it can be in urban areas
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