The distinguished archaeologist, Dr. Wood, embarked on a professional journey that spanned multiple disciplines, initially pursuing a career in engineering, where he worked alongside nuclear reactors. However, his academic pursuits soon led him to pursue a higher degree, and in 1985, he earned a Ph.D. in Syro-Palestinian archaeology from the prestigious University of Toronto. His area of specialization was Canaanite pottery of the Late Bronze Age, demonstrating his profound interest in the ancient cultures of the region.
Dr. Wood is widely recognized as a leading expert in biblical archaeology, and his most notable achievement is his direction of excavations at Khirbet el-Maqatir, a city that has sparked significant debate and speculation among scholars. This site, which may potentially supplant the traditional location of biblical Ai, as referenced in the Book of Joshua chapters 7-8, has been the subject of intense research and excavation efforts led by Dr. Wood.
