Sukkot 2006

The Mishkan at Shiloh 

On the path to the location of the Mishkan.  Koen leads the way:

The location of the gate leading into the area where the Mishkan sat

A cistern covered up so you don't fall in!  Snakes inhabit these nowadays, and maybe even during ancient times (thus the panic and grief of Yoseph who was dropped in one)

The Mishkan was located on this mountaintop, which is actually lower than all the mountains around.  Thus, the Mishkan and its activities could be seen from all around.

From the location of the Mishkan, looking back toward the community which is now Shiloh

What is says!

And another press nearby

Was this the very same press used for the processing of the oil used in the lampstand in the Mishkan?  Could be!

What is now weeds and rubble was once the ground where the most set-apart place was located

A cave residence about 30 yards from the ground of the Mishkan.  A mikvah near the entrance:

Inside this cave residence

And that's it.  That's Shiloh.