This is a replica of a reconstructed high place, originally from the Arad fortress on the southern border of Judah. The fortress was originally built by the Canaanites (Num 21:1). When first excavated in the 1960's, the high place, or temple was thought to have been from the time of Solomon, but more recent dating suggests that it was from the 8th century BC, during the reign of King Ahaz, who was condemned in the OT for sacrificing and making offerings on the high places (2 Kg 16:4, 2 Chr 28:4)
It is the only Judean high place ever discovered. Like most Ancient Near Eastern shrines, including the Temple in Jerusalem, it was composed of several spaces reflecting a hierarchy of sanctity. Deep inside was the Holy of Holies, with a smooth standing stone, possibly signifying God’s presence. There were also two altars still bearing the remains of the last incense offered there. Chemical analysis of these remains was done in 2020. The larger altar had been used to burn frankincense, but the smaller altar had remains of cannabis mixed with animal dung.
This sanctuary was deliberately dismantled and buried in the time of King Hezekiah, who sought to abolish all public worship outside the Temple in Jerusalem (2 Kg 18:4).
High places were places of worship situated on the tops of hills. Originally used for the worship of Yahweh, they quickly degenerated into sites for the worship of the Baals.
The two kings of Judah who were described as very good, Hezekiah and Josiah, were commended because they destroyed the high places.
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