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Ophel Excavation 2025 (Water Gate)
Ophel Excavation 2024
Ophel Excavation 2023
Ophel Excavation 2022
Ophel Excavation 2018
Ophel Excavation 2013
Ophel Excavation 2012
Ophel Excavation 2009–2010 (Water Gate)
City of David Excavation 2007–2008
City of David Excavation 2006–2007
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Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered
Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered
Seals of Jeremiah’s Captors Discovered
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Excavations
Overview
Ophel Excavation 2025 (Water Gate)
Ophel Excavation 2024
Ophel Excavation 2023
Ophel Excavation 2022
Ophel Excavation 2018
Ophel Excavation 2013
Ophel Excavation 2012
Ophel Excavation 2009–2010 (Water Gate)
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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The Archaeology of Meshech and Tubal
The archaeological story of two often overlooked biblical civilizations
By
Mihailo S. Zekic
• April 10
Ophel Excavation 2025 (Water Gate)
April 8
Excavating the Ophel ‘Water Gate’
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• April 4
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Biblical Figures
Christmas Trees—in the Hebrew Bible?
The book of Jeremiah contains a remarkable description of what appears to be Christmas trees. How could this be possible—centuries before the birth of Christianity?
By
Christopher Eames
• December 24, 2020
Is King Solomon to Thank for Our Worldwide Alphabets?
Did you know that our modern English alphabet is derived from the same one used by the ancient Israelites? (Part 3)
By
Christopher Eames
• October 29, 2020
120 Seals Discovered in Excavation of Hezekiah and Manasseh ‘Administration Center’
A treasure trove of seals and small finds discovered close to Jerusalem’s U.S. Embassy
By
Christopher Eames
• July 24, 2020
New Yorker
’s ‘Did David Exist?’ Exposé Falls Woefully Short
Another major media piece reviews the historicity of King David. We review the conclusions.
By
Christopher Eames
• June 30, 2020
Is This the Biblical King Jehoash?
If so, what was he doing in the east Sinai outpost of Kuntillet Ajrud?
By
Christopher Eames
• June 24, 2020
Proto-Aeolic Capital Points to King David’s Palace
Could this architectural capital reveal the glory of King David’s palace?
By
Eleanor Clarke
• June 21, 2020
Hezekiah Bulla
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• May 1, 2020
Isaiah Bulla
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• April 30, 2020
The Inspiring History Behind One of Iran’s Greatest Kings
It can change your view of the Bible.
By
Brad Macdonald
• October 31, 2019
King David: More Evidence Unearthed
Another archaeological excavation has yielded further proof of Israel’s greatest-ever monarch
By
Christopher Eames
• October 27, 2019
King David: More Evidence Unearthed
Another archaeological excavation has yielded further proof of Israel’s greatest-ever monarch.
By
Christopher Eames
• August 6, 2019
Biblical Names Confirmed Through Archaeology
They may not refer to specific biblical individuals—but even generic names help authenticate the account.
By
Christopher Eames
• March 17, 2019
Top Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology 2018
The finds that caught our eye
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• December 26, 2018
Uzziah: Uncovering a King of Judah
How the “stones speak” about one of Judah’s longest-reigning monarchs
By
Christopher Eames
• December 3, 2018
The ‘House of David’—Could It Be True?
1993 was a momentous year for archaeology as the Tel Dan Stele threw light on the biblical King David.
By
Rachael Grellet
• July 9, 2018
Newly Discovered Ancient City Further Validates Existence of King David
Recent Israeli archaeological development corroborates biblical descriptions of King David and King Solomon.
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• May 23, 2018
Astronomy, Mathematical Genius and the Patriarch Abraham
Here’s a story of ancient astronomy—and Abraham.
By
Christopher Eames
• September 11, 2017
David: The True Story of History’s Most Legendary King
A chronicle told by the Bible, validated by archaeology
By
Christopher Eames
• August 12, 2017
Elisha: The Prophet, the Legend, the History
A chronicle told by the Bible, corroborated by archaeology
By
Christopher Eames
• July 21, 2017
Hezekiah: a Story, a King, a Legacy
A chronicle told by the Bible, validated by archaeology
By
Christopher Eames
• May 30, 2017
Did David and Solomon Actually Exist?
If so, were they the glorious kings the Bible describes, or just small-time chieftains?
By
Brent Nagtegaal
• December 28, 2016
The Startling Truth About One of History’s Greatest Kings
How the incredible history of a Persian king can impact your view of the Bible
By
Brad Macdonald
• December 3, 2016
CBS: ‘No Evidence’ of King David in Jerusalem
60 Minutes turns a blind eye to many recent discoveries.
By
Stephen Flurry
• September 4, 2010