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Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered
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Articles
Excavations
Overview
Ophel Excavation 2025 (Upper Area)
Ophel Excavation 2025 (Lower Area)
Ophel Excavation 2024
Ophel Excavation 2023
Ophel Excavation 2022
Ophel Excavation 2018
Ophel Excavation 2013
Ophel Excavation 2012
Ophel Excavation 2009–2010
City of David Excavation 2007–2008
City of David Excavation 2006–2007
Exhibits
Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered
Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered
Seals of Jeremiah’s Captors Discovered
Publications & Reports
Publications
Magazine
E-mail Newsletter
Videos
Visuals
Historic
Archaeology
Illustrations
Infographics
Tours
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Brent Nagtegaal
Jerusalem’s Massive First Temple Period Gate
Did King Solomon build the Ophel gatehouse?
By
Brent Nagtegaal
A Warm Friend of Israel
The inspiring story of one man’s love for Israel
By
Brent Nagtegaal
More Rare Coins Discovered!
Evidence of the final moments of Jewish rule in Jerusalem
By
Brent Nagtegaal
‘And Rehoboam Built … Lachish’
An interview with archaeologist Prof. Yosef Garfinkel on the eve of new excavations
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• June 23, 2022
‘And Solomon Built Gezer’
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• June 1, 2022
Mount Ebal and the Tale of Two Altars
Has the site of Joshua’s altar been discovered?
By
Brent Nagtegaal
Exploring the Hidden Gate of King Solomon’s Jerusalem
The next wonder of the ancient world lies only a few meters beneath the surface, waiting to be revealed.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• January 14, 2022
Let the Stones—and the Science—Speak
How have we arrived at the point where many archaeologists consider using Bible history to be the relic of a past era of archaeological research?
By
Brent Nagtegaal
Did Israel Source Tin From Britain?
Exploring the evidence that the seafaring tribe of Dan made it to southwest England and back
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• December 14, 2021
Gideon the Judge—Found in Southern Israel?
Scientists have discovered an inscription bearing the name of a biblical judge.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• October 17, 2021
Has the Seal Impression of Eliakim, Son of Hilkiah, Been Discovered?
First it was King Hezekiah, then Isaiah the prophet. Now evidence has been discovered of another royal official from the same time period.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• August 31, 2021
Gideon the Judge—Found in Southern Israel?
Scientists have discovered an inscription bearing the name of a biblical judge.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• August 31, 2021
Working With Dr. Mazar
Recounting my time with Jerusalem’s queen of archaeology
By
Brent Nagtegaal
Jerubbaal: Alias of Biblical Judge Gideon Discovered in Southern Israel
The first time an inscription has surfaced bearing the name of a biblical judge
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• July 10, 2021
Revealed: A 2,000-Year-Old Gold Ring Incised With Menorah
A Jerusalem discovery 50 years in the making
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• April 14, 2021
The Monumental Four-Way Staircase of Herod the Great
Dr. Eilat Mazar completes an archaeological journey spanning almost two centuries.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• April 13, 2021
Is It Really King David’s Palace?
Examining the scientific evidence for the home of Israel’s greatest king.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
and
Christopher Eames
• August 1, 2020
Naboth’s Vineyard Found in Jezreel?
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient winery connected to Naboth’s vineyard.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• July 21, 2020
2,800-Year-Old Writings Reveal Royal Administration in Biblical Israel
A new study offers a peek into the rule of Jeroboam
ii
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By
Brent Nagtegaal
• March 11, 2020
Uncovering the Truth
The world of archaeological reporting is full of ‘fake news.’ Here’s how to sort the truth from the fiction.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• February 29, 2020
Fortress of Antiochus Epiphanes Uncovered in Jerusalem
Hannukah’s nemesis comes to life in 2015 discovery
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• December 20, 2019
Archaeology Confirms Biblical Account of Edomite Statehood
A stunning new report adds archaeological evidence to support the biblical account of an Edomite state directly preceding the establishment of Israel.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• November 12, 2019
Biblical-Era Facility for Manufacturing Purple Dye Discovered
Archaeological proof of an ancient industry and its possible use in adorning Solomon’s temple
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• August 19, 2019
Biblical Geshur: Revealing the Royal Hometown of David’s Fourth Wife
Archaeologists have uncovered one of the largest gatehouses in northern Israel.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• August 14, 2019
Goliath’s City Is More Than Myth
Massive remains from biblical Gath unearthed in summer excavation.
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• July 30, 2019
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