The Well of Abraham: Archaeology or Tradition?

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In this video, we embark on a journey to solve the mystery of the ancient well believed to be dug by Abraham himself. With competing claims from another tourist site just miles away, we had to dig deep to uncover the truth. But what we found at Tel Beersheba left us absolutely stunned! With the help of a 19th-century explorer's book, we reveal more evidence that points to the true location of Beersheba. Buckle up and join us on this thrilling adventure as we explore this ancient land and unravel the secrets of Abraham's Well.

Special Thanks to:
* Dr. Achia Kohn-Tavor for the interview
* Israel Nature and Parks Authority
* Abraham's Well International Visitor Center

References:
Photo courtesy of American Colony - Matson Archive/US Library of Congress
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00:00 Intro
01:40 Tel Beersheva
07:04 The Ancient Well
10:27 Going Underground
12:58 Finding Water
18:38 The Well of Abraham
22:52 The Inscription
25:05 The Research
28:44 The Epilogue