LACHISH PHOTO GALLERY

The ancient city of Lachish from the air

Lachish from the northwest

Assyrian siege ramp at Lachish, aerial photograph

 Cross view of the Assyrian siege ramp at Lachish

 The road leading up to the gate complex

Excavated city gates at Lachish

The end of the approach, and excavtions of city gate, from another angle

 An excavated city gate, showing separate sections of the gatehouse

 A broken capital, once part of the walls of Lachish

Excavated stone stairs leading to the temple cella

Another view of the excavated temple, with ritual water pool nearby

A long shot of excavations at Lachish, showing the temple area

 Arrow heads excavated at the site of ancient Lachish

 Perforated stones used at Lachish;
these swung from the walls to dislodge assault ladders