Synopsis: The Canaanite cities of Tel-Rehov and Beth-Shean were re-founded by the Pharaoh Thutmose III in the wake of the Battle of Megiddo. By the early Iron Age, their size, location and wealth drew the attention of the Pharaoh Shoshenq I.“(Thutmose) was in their center, Amun being the protection of his person in the melee, and the strength of Set pervading his members…Then (the enemy) saw his majesty prevailing over them, and they fled headlong to Megiddo with faces of fear.” – The Battle of Megiddo InscriptionMap of the Early Iron Age Near East:https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Near_East.jpgMap of Early Iron Age Southern Syria and Canaan:https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Map_Canaan.jpgEpisode Images:https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C13_Images.pdfReferences and Further Reading:https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/C13_References.pdfPlease contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on this podcast.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices