Adam’s ‘real’ first wife? The she-demon of mythology, fraudulently transposed onto the Genesis text—and a growing obsession with this fringe figure of fantasy

Another season has come to an end. Here is this year’s end-of-season slideshow for Areas D, D1 and P at the Ophel, Jerusalem.

The biblical account—just run-of-the-mill ‘propaganda’?

What can archaeology tell us about a single biblical utensil? You might be surprised.

The ‘first of its kind ever discovered in Israel’

The first such pillar figurine mold ever found in the city

Discovering King Rehoboam’s fortification and more at Judah’s southern gateway

A simple solution to a quantitative quandary

An interview with excavation co-director Prof. Uzi Leibner

‘This discovery makes you feel that you are witnessing the very moment of destruction, the moment when it all happened. It’s deeply moving.’

The next opportunity to reveal Jerusalem’s royal quarter

You’ve heard of it in the Bible. Have you heard of its parallels in the ancient world?

Has the tabernacle been discovered?

The renowned fifth-century B.C.E. historian is known for drawing a total blank on ancient Israel. Or did he? Might he have even included a reference to the Exodus?