Red Slip Terracotta Jug Although it remained common in

Although it remained common in the 5th century

the kingdom is generally recognized as beginning in the early 2nd century BCE

These limits represent a circulation area of at least 100

Two volutes flanking handle

Canaan is historically and biblically recognized as centered around Palestine

Red Slip Terracotta Jug Although it remained common inThe Iron Age, or Israelite period, spans from 1200 BCE to 586 BCE and includes two phases: **Iron Age I (12001000 BCE)** marks the decline of Canaanite culture and the rise of groups like the Tribes of Israel, Philistines, and Sea Peoples. **Iron Age II (1000586 BCE)** begins with the United Monarchy under David and Solomon, later splitting into the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.