Tool Mark Analysis
The scans identified carving sequences and tool angles used to inscribe the basalt surface. These details helped authenticate the inscription and distinguish ancient marks from later damage.
Internal Fracture Mapping
X ray imaging revealed internal cracks that were not visible externally. This helped determine how the stele had broken and whether any fragments were missing.
Historical Context
The Tel Dan Stele contains one of the earliest references to the House of David. X ray imaging supported the inscription’s authenticity and contributed to historical interpretation.
Preservation Impact
The method allowed researchers to study the stele without removing surface deposits or altering the stone.
Additional Radiology Topics
Radiography of Iron Age Arrowheads from Lachish during Biblical Archaeology
XRF Authentication Study of the Siloam Tunnel Inscription for Biblical Research
CT Reconstruction of the En Gedi Leviticus Scroll for Biblical History Studies
Infrared Imaging of the Arad Ostraca Archive for Biblical Confirmation