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Articles

The Mighty Music of the Hebrews

Lending an ear to one of history’s most advanced and impactful cultures

Jerusalem Inscriptions From the Time of the Biblical Kings

aiba’s Christopher Eames presents the first full accounting of Jerusalem inscriptions from the Iron ii period at the distinguished “Epigraphy in Judah” conference in Jerusalem.

Returning to the Ophel: An Interview With Professor Uzi Leibner

Jerusalem Inscriptions From the Time of the Biblical Kings

aiba’s Christopher Eames presents the first full accounting of Jerusalem inscriptions from the Iron ii period at the distinguished “Epigraphy in Judah” conference in Jerusalem.

Returning to the Ophel: An Interview With Professor Uzi Leibner

A 2,000-Year-Old ‘Receipt’ Discovered in the City of David

A Second Temple Period find you definitely wouldn’t want to lose

The Curse Tablet From Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal

An interview with archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling

The Mount Ebal ‘Curse Tablet’ Finally Published: First Impressions

Does the inscription live up to expectations?

Eridu, the Bible’s ‘First City’ and the Family of Cain: Archaeological Parallels to the Biblical Account

Chronologically, the story of Cain’s descendants and their deeds is among the earliest accounts in the Bible. But does that make it any less historical?

Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Beersheba

Ancient Wine-Grape Seed Analysis Hints at Biblical Origins

The “choice vine” of Sorek continues to yield

Jerusalem Ophel Excavation 2023 Preview

Interview with excavation director Prof. Uzi Leibner

Headlines

Israeli Gov’t to Invest NIS 500 million in Jerusalem Projects

Brew Your Own Ancient Beer: Yeast From 3,000-Year-Old Philistine Beer Jug Now on Sale

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Jerusalem Archaeology, Muslim History and the Mazar Excavations

Archaeology in Jerusalem is often unfairly demonized by agenda-driven journalists as the work of ‘Zionists’ in opposition to Palestinians. This could not be further from the truth—as the Mazar excavations in particular attest.

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Eilat Mazar

Hebrew University archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar excavated ancient Jerusalem for more than 50 years. Dr. Mazar was a world-class biblical archaeologist who uncovered evidence of some of the Bible’s greatest stories and characters.

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Videos And Documentaries

Jerusalem Inscriptions From the Time of the Biblical Kings

aiba’s Christopher Eames presents the first full accounting of Jerusalem inscriptions from the Iron ii period at the distinguished “Epigraphy in Judah” conference in Jerusalem.

The Curse Tablet From Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal

An interview with archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling

Jerusalem Ophel Excavation 2023 Preview

Interview with excavation director Prof. Uzi Leibner

Touring the Bible’s Buried Cities: Megiddo

A journey through one of the most important sites in biblical archaeology

Jerusalem Inscription Proves Link Between King Solomon and Sheba

Interview with Dr. Daniel Vainstub

Interview: Who Was the Pharaoh of the Exodus?

Following where the evidence leads

Touring the Bible’s Buried Cities: Jezreel

Featuring a look at Naboth’s vineyard

King Darius in Israel: An Almost Amazing Archaeological Discovery

Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Finds of 2022

A somewhat belated discussion about another amazing year of discovery

Excavation of the Entire Siloam Pool Begins

Talking with the City of David Foundation about an excavation two decades in the making

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Imagine being able to glide your hand over stone walls built by King Solomon, or walk through an ancient gatehouse used as a pulpit by Isaiah and other biblical prophets. Imagine being able to visit King David’s palace, or walk through the 1,740-foot tunnel carved from stone by King Hezekiah, or peer into the pit Jeremiah the prophet was cast into. We can help you do all this and more—join us for a tour of ancient Jerusalem!

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Israel’s Biblical History

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