Excavations at the Black Spout, Pitlochry, and the Iron Age M... by David Strachan

Even more, Judges 1 and 1 Kings 9 also support the archaeological surveys. Furthermore, archaeologists were unsuccessful in gathering any archaeological data from the main sites referenced in the book of Joshua such as Gilgal, Jericho, and 'Ai to verify a southern entrance during this phase. Raddana near Ramalla, and Gideon through cultural artefacts, houses, grain remains, silos, cisterns, cooking pots, and metal tools dating back to the Iron Age Ia phase. Modern archaeologists were able to prove settlements in Shechem, 'Ai, Bethel, Kh. In the scholarly consensus, the Sea Peoples is perhaps the most widely accepted theory on how Canaan and the Transjordan came to be occupied. To acquire a proper understanding on Israel during this period, researchers ought to value both biblical and archaeological results to establish a more credible reading. Based on the different events that occurred in Israel during that period, the Iron Age should be divided into six sub-categories: Iron Age Ia, Iron Age Ib, Iron Age IIa, Iron Age IIb, Iron Age IIIa, and Iron Age IIIb. For many, the Iron Age should end with the rise of Cyrus of Persia as the major power of the Ancient Near East. Although iron were already is use in the 3rd millennium, many continue to maintain its validity. The categorization of the Iron Age in this chronology is based on the 'Three-Age System' originated by a Danish archaeologist named Christian J.

The Iron Age is categorized as the second age following the Bronze Age under the Ancient Times. It begins from the era when it was first thought iron came to be used up to the ascendency of Alexander the Great as the major power of the Ancient Near East. Remember to look out for some of the Blackspout Woods residents! There are Red Squirrels, Foxes, Deer and much more all can be seen roaming the woods at some point.The Iron Age in the traditional Ancient Near Eastern chronology ranges from somewhere around 1200 BCE to 333 BCE. From higher sections of the walk you will get stunning views over the River Tummel and the surrounding hillside.

There are several other routes into and out of the woods which take you into some of Pitlochry's residential areas. If you prefer you can start (or end) your walk at Edradour where you will come across fantastic views across the hills. The Black Spout Car Park is located just before coming into the main town of Pitlochry and here you can park your car before meandering through the woods. This is a very popular walk in Pitlochry and there are several paths to take around the Black Spout Woods which will bring you out at various places around Pitlochry depending on where you would like to end up. The Black Spout Wood is home to an impressive 60 metre high waterfall and gorge below which can be seen from a viewing platform.

Excavations at the Black Spout, Pitlochry, and the Iron Age M... by David Strachan