Samaria from the Southeast
Image Description from historic lecture booklet: "From Mount Gilboa we turn to the south-west, and in what was once the tribe-land of Ephraim, we come to the Hill of Samaria, for two hundred years the capital of the Israelite Kingdom. The wise and powerful King Omri selected this site, purchased the hill from its owner, Shener, and named after him the city of Samaria, which he built upon its eastern slope. Omri's capital was well chosen for the site is a commanding one. The hill rises above all its surroundings and most important for a capital city, it was almost impregnable against ancient methods of warfare. From this summit upon every side is a magnificent view, and there still remains an ancient road winding its way around the mountain.quot;
Original Collection: Visual Instruction Department Lantern Slides
Item Number: P217:set 013 017
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Samaria from the Southeast
Image Description from historic lecture booklet: "From Mount Gilboa we turn to the south-west, and in what was once the tribe-land of Ephraim, we come to the Hill of Samaria, for two hundred years the capital of the Israelite Kingdom. The wise and powerful King Omri selected this site, purchased the hill from its owner, Shener, and named after him the city of Samaria, which he built upon its eastern slope. Omri's capital was well chosen for the site is a commanding one. The hill rises above all its surroundings and most important for a capital city, it was almost impregnable against ancient methods of warfare. From this summit upon every side is a magnificent view, and there still remains an ancient road winding its way around the mountain.quot;
Original Collection: Visual Instruction Department Lantern Slides
Item Number: P217:set 013 017
You can find this image by searching for the item number by clicking here.
Want more? You can find more digital resources online.
We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons; however, certain restrictions on high quality reproductions of the original physical version may apply. To read more about what “no known restrictions” means, please visit the Special Collections & Archives website, or contact staff at the OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center for details.