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Amarna Letters

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Amarna Letters
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Description

A collection of 382 cuneiform tablets found in Egypt containing diplomatic correspondence between Egyptian pharaohs and Canaanite rulers (14th century BC).

Biblical Significance

Mention the 'Habiru' people and describe conditions in Canaan shortly before or during the Israelite settlement period, providing context for the book of Joshua and Judges.