Avondale in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Iron Age
(circa 1,200-586 BCE)
The development of an alphabet led to more widespread literacy, and new metallurgic technology made iron the predominant metal used for implements and weapons.
[Captions:]
Iron Tools - Plowshare and 2-headed plow used in agriculture
Ceramic Oil Lamp - Compared to the earlier types, oil lamps from this period had a more pinched spout and were placed on a high thick base
Jar handle stamped with Hebrew-text which belonged to "the king of Hebron". When filled with grain it was sent to the king as taxes
Ivory Pomegranate Vase
Stone from Arch to Hezekiah's Tunnel - The tunnel was constructed from stone to bring water into the city of Jerusalem
Erected by Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1200 BCE.
Location. 39° 8.736′ N, 84° 30.387′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Avondale. Marker can be reached from Vine Street north of Erkenbrecher Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bronze Age (here, next to this marker); Chalcolithic Age (here, next to this marker); Persian Period (here, next to this marker); Hellenistic Period (here, next to this marker); Roman Period (here, next to this marker); Byzantine Period (here, next to this marker); Omayyad or Early Arab Period (here, next to this marker); The Sukkah (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 56 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.
