According to Israel timeline its history starts from twelve tribes that founded the Jewish nation. Hunger forced these people to go to Egypt where they lived about three hundred years. Two and a half centuries after their coming back life in ancient Israel changed: the country obeyed the king.
But the first king, Saul, was unable to unite all tribes and to fight with the Philistines pretending on the territory. King David's role in Israel timeline was completely different. He united Jewish people, defeated the enemy and founded Jerusalem. With King David a fast rise of the whole kingdom began. It continued during the reign of his son Solomon. Israel timeline tells it was Solomon who built the First Temple religious life of ancient Israel is famous by.
But in VI century BC it was ruined by Babylon king. The Second Temple building started after Persia's Babylon capturing. According to the Israel timeline the process of the Second Temple building lasted one hundred years. Best specialists of that period were involved.
Two centuries later, after Alexander Makedonsky, the Second Temple was enlarged by Irod. But the first century of our era brought the Jewish War. Ancient Israel's pictures drawn by artists demonstrate that during this war the Second Temple was ruined by the Romans.
After the brutal persecution Roman Emperor resettled Jewish people all over the world. Until the year 325 Roman province was placed on this territory; then Byzantium existed here until the year 614. It took Israel thirteen centuries to become an independent state. Life in ancient Israel was hard but steadfast faith of the people helped them to go through their despair.
Ancient Israel's pictures show us clean brick houses people lived in. As usual their yards were located around a well. Ancient Israel's pictures depict town walls with a lack of trees and bushes inside. Life in ancient Israel had its special rules. Markets were situated outside the town so every man had to go far away for buying necessary things for the house.
Fresh loaves were baked on coals almost every day. The flour for them was saved between two stones. Guests were always truly respected. Ancient Israel pictures show people behind the table singing national songs full of sincere feelings. Traditionally in ancient Israel every holiday had a special meaning. The most cheerful, simple and happy songs were sung on Saturdays.