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Philistines pentapolis
The biblical description identifies five Philistine cities: Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Ekron and Gath.

The Philistines ( or Hebrew: פְּלִשְׁתִּים‎‎‎, Plištim) were a people described in the Bible. During the Judges period they were one of the Israelite's most dangerous enemies. Biblical scholars have connected the Philistines to other biblical groups such as Caphtorim and the Cherethites and Pelethites. Both have been identified with Crete, and leading to the tradition of an Aegean origin.

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  • The art Bible, comprising the Old and new Testaments - with numerous illustrations (1896) (14780360444)

    Illustration depicting a Philistine victory over the Israelites (1896)

  • Philistine captives at Medinet Habu

    Peleset, captives of the Egyptians, from a graphic wall relief at Medinet Habu, in about 1185-52 BC, during the reign of Ramesses III

  • Ashdod-Philistine-Culture-Museum-31139

    Philistine pottery, Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture

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