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Comments: Speciman of Mortar from the Great Pyramid. ca. 2550 B.C. Old Kingdom. Reign of Khufu.
Credit: Hanay
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Comments: Mortar from Magdala. Magdala is an ancient city that was located on the banks of the Sea of Galilee near the settlement Migdal of Yom. Also appears in the sources under the name Trichy. Archaeological excavations are being conducted at the site to uncover the city the ancient According to Christian tradition, Mary Magdalene originated in the city of Magdala.
From Easton: Mortar, (Heb. homer), cement of lime and sand (Genesis 11:3; Exodus 1:14); also potter's clay (Isaiah 41:25; Nahum 3:14). Also Heb. 'aphar, usually rendered "dust," clay or mud used for cement in building (Leviticus 14:42, Leviticus 14:45).
