Protecting and Presenting Armageddon: The Conservation and Public Interpretation of Tel Megiddo

The vital behind-the-scenes work of conservation and site presentation at Tel Megiddo is essential to preserving the site for visitation and raising public awareness about its archaeological and historical significance. Protecting the site’s extensive archaeological remains from deterioration requir...

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Subtitles:Megiddo, the Mother of All Tells Part 2, The Iron Age
Authors: Ben-Dor Evian, Shirly (Author) ; Silberman, Neil Asher 1950- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2025
In: Near Eastern archaeology
Year: 2025, Volume: 88, Issue: 3, Pages: 232-239
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Archaeology / Megiddo
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Summary:The vital behind-the-scenes work of conservation and site presentation at Tel Megiddo is essential to preserving the site for visitation and raising public awareness about its archaeological and historical significance. Protecting the site’s extensive archaeological remains from deterioration requires ongoing conservation efforts at every scale from small finds to large excavation areas. And as Megiddo evolves from a strictly archaeological site to a cultural icon and tourism destination, the challenge of interpreting its monuments for diverse audiences has become more complex. This article explores Megiddo’s management history, conservation strategies, and interpretive approaches focused on deepening public understandings of Megiddo’s urban evolution and cultural significance.
ISSN:2325-5404
Contains:Enthalten in: Near Eastern archaeology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1086/736848