Dan (ancient city)
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Dan is an ancient city mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, described as the northernmost city of the Kingdom of Israel, and belonging to the tribe of Dan.
Restored Bronze Age gate at Tel Dan
Israelite-period cultic precinct unearthed at Dan
Israelite outer gate
The Tel Dan Stele. The Hebrew letters "BYTDWD", meaning "House of David", are highlighted.
Tribe of Dan
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The Tribe of Dan was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, according to the Torah. They were allocated a coastal portion of land when the people of Israel entered the Promised Land, later moving northwards.
The Dan tribe's serpent plate on the Heichal Shlomo's door in Jerusalem.
The scales of justice emblem of the tribe of Dan.