Avondale in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Iron Age
(circa 1,200-586 BCE)
This period takes its name from the metallurgic advances that led to the smelting of iron. The Egyptian influenced Canaanite cultures declined, replaced by the Israelites, the "Sea peoples" or Philistines, and the Phoenicians who lived along the coast. There were many fortified cities, including the first fortified city of Jerusalem. This was the period of the "Kings of Israel", initially united and then split into the Kingdom of Israel in the north and Judah in the south.
The Kingdom of Israel lasted until about 722 BCE, when the Assyrians, forced the Ten Tribes of Israel into exile. Babylon then superseded Assyria and ultimately conquered the Kingdom of Judah, destroying the Temple of Solomon. Excavation in Jerusalem has uncovered artifacts of everyday life as well as weapons from both the Israelites and their Babylonian attackers. These are all covered by a thick, charred layer of destruction.
Erected by Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Churches & Religion • Government & Politics.
Location. 39° 8.738′ N, 84° 30.395′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Persian Period (here, next to this marker); Byzantine Period (here, next to this marker); Bronze Age (here, next to this marker); Omayyad or Early Arab Period (here, next to this marker); Chalcolithic Age (here, next to this marker); Roman Period (here, next to this marker); Hellenistic Peirod (here, next to this marker); The Aqueduct (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
