Biblical archaeology
Days before Tisha B'Av: Charred wooden beams from First Temple’s destruction unearthed in Jerusalem
The First Temple, built by the biblical King Solomon, was destroyed in 586 BCE at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar II, the second king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
Inside the tragic, decades-long mystery of Qumran's lost Second Temple incense
One of the Dead Sea Scrolls' greatest mysteries may have finally been solved by Israeli researcher
Secrets of Huqoq: New Galilee exhibit premieres mosaics, coins found at ancient Jewish settlement
Was literacy important in the biblical Kingdom of Judah? Expert offers answers
Questions related to literacy in ancient times are not an exclusive prerogative of academic studies on the Israelites.
Discovery reignites search for Noah’s Ark in Turkey’s mountains
The Durupinar formation closely resembles the biblical description of Noah’s Ark: “A length of three hundred cubits, a width of fifty cubits, and a height of thirty cubits.”
Archaeologists uncover 6th century astronomical observatory in Egypt
Researchers told Live Science that everything uncovered shattered expectations set for the mission.
Artifact confirming Jewish King David as historical figure on display in Edmond, Oklahoma
The Tel Dan Stele, a key biblical artifact, will be displayed at Herbert W. Armstrong College from September 22 to November 25.
Israel Archaeological Proof: Bringing proof of ancient Jewish settlement in Israel
Newly updated website provides proof of Jewish settlement in Israel from the biblical period onward.
Rediscovering ancient luxury: A 3,800-year-old scarlet textile unveiled in the Judean desert
Scarlet, alongside royal blue (Tekhelet) and purple (Argaman), was revered in the ancient world for its rarity and expense.
Teen discovers 1800-year-old ring engraved with goddess Athena on Mount Carmel
The artifact was examined with the assistance of Prof. Shua Amorai-Stark, an expert on ancient rings and amulets from the Kaye Academic College.
Palestinian destruction of Jewish archaeological sites must be halted - opinion
Preservation and protection is a necessity so that something of biblical heritage remains for future generations. So that the land of the Bible is not erased by Palestinian aggression and denialism.
Lost Assyrian camp uncovered: Could it prove the biblical siege of Jerusalem?
Stephen Compton, an expert in Near Eastern archaeology, used modern mapping techniques to identify the remains of what he believes to be ancient Assyrian military camps dating back to around 700 B.C.
Israeli researchers map out timeline of ancient Jerusalem
Despite the reams of writings about Jerusalem, studying its Iron Age has proven challenging in terms of absolute chronology.
