Lachish Level by Level
| Dates | Events | Major Finds | |
| Level I | 4th century B.C.E. | Alexander the Great defeats Darius III; Persian empire falls | Solar Shrine; fortified city wall and gate; Palace |
| 6th century B.C.E. | Persian empire established | fortified city; city wall and gate; “Lachish Letters,” Palace-fort in ruins | |
| Level II | Early 6th century B.C.E. | Babylonians … |