Iron Age Clay Oil Jug symbolizing the Five Holy Wounds

symbolizing the Five Holy Wounds Christ suffered during the Crucifixion

It depicts the scene of Jesus' birth and features an angel in the manger

**Iron Age I (1200–1000 BCE)** marks the decline of Canaanite culture and the rise of groups like the Tribes of Israel

fluted amphora

Iron Age Clay Oil Jug symbolizing the Five Holy WoundsThe Iron Age, or Israelite period, spans from 1200 to 586 BCE and is divided into two phases. **Iron Age I (12001000 BCE)** marks the decline of Canaanite culture and the rise of new groups, including the Tribes of Israel and the Philistines. **Iron Age II (1000586 BCE)** begins with the United Monarchy under David and Solomon, followed by the division into the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. During this time, national kingdoms like Tyre, Sidon, Edom,