Brick Kilns
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Brick kilns are structures used for the firing and hardening of bricks, a process essential for construction in ancient times. The use of bricks and brick kilns is mentioned in the Bible, reflecting the technological and cultural practices of the ancient Near East.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 11:3 : "They said to one another, 'Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.' They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar." This verse describes the construction of the Tower of Babel, where the people used bricks as a primary building material. The mention of baking bricks indicates the use of kilns to harden the bricks, making them suitable for large-scale construction.

2. Exodus 1:14 : "They
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