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“Archaeology uncovered the ancient hometown of Goliath, known as Gath, one of the five Philistine cities mentioned in the Bible. Excavations at Tell es-Safi in Israel have revealed massive fortifications, pottery inscriptions bearing names similar to ‘Goliath,’ and evidence of a powerful Philistine culture from the 10th century BC. These discoveries confirm that Gath was a major city during the time of King David and Goliath, offering remarkable insight into the biblical account and the life of