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New Excavations Reveal Early Bronze Age Winepress and Ancient Canaanite Cult Practice

New Excavations Reveal Early Bronze Age Winepress and Ancient Canaanite Cult Practice

A shrine, a winepress and a ritual libation set found at Megiddo prove early wine production and reveal Canaanite ritual practice in the Bronze Age.

By Micah van Halteren • November 12

3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Fortress Uncovered

3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Fortress Uncovered

Along the ‘way of the land of the Philistines’

By Micah van Halteren • November 10

Ancient ‘City of Gold’ Uncovered in Egypt

Ancient ‘City of Gold’ Uncovered in Egypt

Two years of excavating a 3,000-year-old gold mine reveals the expansive gold industry of the ancient Egyptians.

By Micah van Halteren • October 17

Israel’s Bronze Age Tin From Britain

Israel’s Bronze Age Tin From Britain

A recent study conclusively shows that tin used for bronze production in Israel during the Bronze Age came from Cornwall.

By Micah van Halteren • October 8

Bronze Production in Central Israel—Evidence of David’s Kingdom?

Bronze Production in Central Israel—Evidence of David’s Kingdom?

The earliest evidence of bronze production in Israel with links to Edom’s surge in copper production

By George Haddad and Micah van Halteren

Three Ancient Wrecks Analyzed Off Israelite Coast

Three Ancient Wrecks Analyzed Off Israelite Coast

Recent underwater excavations off the coast of Tel Dor give insight into the impact of political change on maritime trade during the kingdom of Israel.

By Micah van Halteren • September 8

Proto-Aeolic Capitals in Spain

Proto-Aeolic Capitals in Spain

A capital fragment unveiled over two decades ago highlights another (architectural) link between ancient Israel and Spain.

By Micah van Halteren • August 27

Using ‘Cosmic Rays’ to Map Ancient Subterranean Jerusalem

Using ‘Cosmic Rays’ to Map Ancient Subterranean Jerusalem

New technology being utilized in the City of David

By Micah van Halteren