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2026 Ophel Excavation Begins in Jerusalem
An interview with excavation co-director Prof. Uzi Leibner
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• July 19
Ophel Excavation 2026
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• June 28
Why Excavate Area E on Jerusalem’s Ophel?
The next opportunity to reveal Jerusalem’s royal quarter
By
Brent Nagtegaal
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Why Excavate Area E on Jerusalem’s Ophel?
The next opportunity to reveal Jerusalem’s royal quarter
By
Brent Nagtegaal
Another Ophel Excavation: A Unique Opportunity to Uncover Biblical Jerusalem
The Ophel has more to reveal.
By
Gerald Flurry
The Sharon and the United Monarchy
Does the Sharon Plain of the 10th century
b.c.e
. reveal the kingdom of David and Solomon?
By
Micah van Halteren
INFOGRAPHIC: Searching For Sheba
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
Could This Be the Queen of Sheba?
One of the most legendary queens in history is nameless. Some say there’s no evidence she even existed. Are we looking in the right place?
By
Christopher Eames
Tithing—in the Bible and Archaeology
You’ve heard of it in the Bible. Have you heard of its parallels in the ancient world?
By
Christopher Eames
• June 26
The Royal Steward Inscription: Is Shebna’s Tomb Cursed?
An inscription with a unique connection to a curse proclaimed in Isaiah 22
By
Spencer Falk
Unearthing the Tabernacle Site at Shiloh: Interview With Dr. Abigail Van Huss
Has the tabernacle been discovered?
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• June 19
Toi of Hamath: David’s Northern ‘Philistine’ Ally?
And has his kingdom been identified through archaeology?
By
Micah van Halteren
Herodotus: Earliest Extrabiblical Author to Mention the Exodus?
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?
By
Christopher Eames
• June 15
Israel’s Ancient Olive Oil Industry
Archaeology shows that industrialized olive oil production was one of the big reasons for economic prosperity in the Holy Land in the Iron Age.
By
Micah van Halteren
• June 10
The Attack on the British Museum and Biblical Archaeology
Ancient Israel and Judah—too controversial for modern-day London
By
Richard Palmer
and
Christopher Eames
• June 1
Rare Menorah Coin and Unique Ashkelon Tetradrachm Returned to Israel
‘The second known of its kind in the world’
By
George Haddad
• May 22
Youth Discovers 1,700-Year-Old Statuette Fragment in Ramon Crater
A family outing turned treasure hunt.
By
George Haddad
• May 19
Discovering the Seal Impressions of the Prophet Jeremiah’s Captors
A personal retelling of the discovery of seal impressions discovered on Dr. Eilat Mazar’s excavations
By
Armstrong Institute Staff
• May 15
A Network of Circular Watchtowers on Israel’s Eastern Frontier
What was the function of these towers and of this network?
By
Micah van Halteren
• May 15
New Inscription From Lachish Proves Early Use of Joseph’s Title
As Joseph was ‘šalit’ in Bronze Age Egypt, Baal was ‘šalit’ at Bronze Age Lachish.
By
Christopher Eames
• May 3
Biblical Cabul: A Gift of Worthless Cities From Solomon?
An underreported excavation gives insight into a transaction between Israel and Phoenicia and the location of biblical ‘Cabul.’
By
Brent Nagtegaal
The Fight to Preserve Israel’s History
The Israel Antiquities Authority’s anti-theft unit is waging its own war.
By
Heather Lexa
• April 27
The Courage and Faith of Esther
A special message worth deep consideration in these difficult times
By
Gerald Flurry
Crown Jewel in the Desert
The book of Isaiah states: ‘The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.’ No artifact proclaims this more than the Great Isaiah Scroll.
By
Nicholas Irwin
Ancient Images of Kings of Israel and Judah
You’ve read about them—now you can see them.
By
Christopher Eames
Diver Finds Crusader Sword Off the Coast of Dor
Amateur diver discovered his second Crusader sword in five years.
By
Spencer Falk
• March 18
2,100-Year-Old Sarcastic Bullet Inscription Discovered in Galilee
Last word before lights out: ‘Learn’
By
George Haddad
• March 17
Judah’s ‘Storehouses’: Post-Invasion Prosperity Revealed
What did Hezekiah’s kingdom look like after Assyria’s devastating conquest of Judah? The Bible reveals; archaeology corroborates.
By
Micah van Halteren
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