Transcript Address: https://share.descript.com/view/2h0ozdL1UoU In this episode, we delve into the fascinating history of Azekah's Canaanite Temple, primarily based on an article from Biblical Archaeology Review. The temple, located in the Judean foothills, dates back to the 13th century BC during the Egyptian New Kingdom. We explore its strategic location, its architectural evolution, and its significance in the cultural and economic networks of the time. The episode also covers the dramatic fall of the temple around 1177 BC during the Bronze Age Collapse, shedding light on the potential causes of this civilization’s decline. 00:00 Introduction to Azekah's Canaanite Temple  00:27 Geographical Context of Azekah's Temple  01:31 Historical Significance and Egyptian Influence 02:44 Architectural Layout and Artifacts  04:48 The Bronze Age Collapse and Its Impact 06:17 Theories and Speculations on the Temple's Destruction 07:55 Baal and Religious Context 10:14 Concluding Thoughts and Further Questions  You can learn more about the History of Papacy and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page To Subscribe: https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-the-papacy-podcast_1 Email Us: [email protected] Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyofthepapacy Parthenon Podcast Network: parthenonpodcast.com The History of the Papacy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atozhistory Help out the show by ordering these books from Amazon! https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MUPNYEU65NTF Music Provided by: "Sonatina in C Minor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Funeral March for Brass" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) "Crusade Heavy Perfect Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite Kevin MacLeaod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/