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The Tophet—Where Israelites Sacrificed Their Children?
The Tophet—Where Israelites Sacrificed Their Children?
What archaeology and classical history have to say about a detestable practice the Bible describes in the heart of Jerusalem
By Samuel McKoy
Excavating Area G—a Time Capsule of Jerusalem’s Destruction
Excavating Area G—a Time Capsule of Jerusalem’s Destruction
A small excavation with a big message
By Brent Nagtegaal
The Archaeology of Jerusalem’s Historic Collapse
The Archaeology of Jerusalem’s Historic Collapse
The biblical text provides a detailed account of Judah’s early sixth-century B.C.E. destruction. What does archaeology tell us?
By Nicholas Irwin
The Discoveries of the Temple Mount
The Discoveries of the Temple Mount
By Armstrong Institute Staff • February 25
Another Year of Growth!
Another Year of Growth!
As another calendar year ends, we’re encouraged by the growth and motivated to jump into what will be our most important year yet.
By Brad Macdonald
Negev Tomb Discovery Gives Insight Into Trade From Arabia
Negev Tomb Discovery Gives Insight Into Trade From Arabia
The tomb shows this trade was active in the times of the prophets—as supported by the Bible.
By Samuel McKoy • February 6
The Ishtar Gate—Built With Plunder From Jerusalem?
The Ishtar Gate—Built With Plunder From Jerusalem?
A new study shows that this grand gate’s layers were constructed by one king—Nebuchadnezzar II—not long after he destroyed Jerusalem.
By Samuel McKoy • January 17
The Egyptian Empire Strikes Back: Evidence of Shishak’s Invasion of Judah
The Egyptian Empire Strikes Back: Evidence of Shishak’s Invasion of Judah
Archaeology corroborates the invasion of the earliest pharaoh named in the biblical account.
By Christopher Eames
Has the Tel Dan Stele Been Reconstructed Incorrectly? New Research Suggests Yes
Has the Tel Dan Stele Been Reconstructed Incorrectly? New Research Suggests Yes
A compelling new study reveals the three chunks of the famous stele to be the work of two scribes.
By Christopher Eames • December 12, 2024
The Golden Earring Pendant of Jerusalem
The Golden Earring Pendant of Jerusalem
Uncovered a decade ago, this exquisite gold object is perhaps the best evidence yet for a Phoenician presence in Jerusalem at the time of Solomon.
By Brent Nagtegaal
The Ketef Hinnom Scrolls: Earliest Biblical Text Ever Discovered!
The Ketef Hinnom Scrolls: Earliest Biblical Text Ever Discovered!
You’ve heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Have you heard of the Ketef Hinnom Scrolls, which are centuries older and just as extraordinary?
By Christopher Eames
The Message of the Tel Dan Stele
The Message of the Tel Dan Stele
By Dinesh D’Souza
INFOGRAPHIC: 2024 Ophel Excavation
INFOGRAPHIC: 2024 Ophel Excavation
By Armstrong Institute Staff
Ophel Excavation 2024 Update: Meet the Ophel Family
Ophel Excavation 2024 Update: Meet the Ophel Family
What it’s like to volunteer on the Ophel excavation
By Nicholas Irwin
Ophel Excavation 2024 Update: Overview
Ophel Excavation 2024 Update: Overview
By Armstrong Institute Staff
The Assyrian Military Camp at Lachish—and Maybe at Jerusalem Too: An Interview with Stephen C. Compton
The Assyrian Military Camp at Lachish—and Maybe at Jerusalem Too: An Interview with Stephen C. Compton
A Nehemiah-Esther Link
A Nehemiah-Esther Link
Who was the Persian ‘queen’ referenced in Nehemiah 2:6?
By Ryan Malone
After 156 Years, Has the <em>Mmst </em>Mystery Finally Been Solved?
After 156 Years, Has the Mmst Mystery Finally Been Solved?
Hundreds of King Hezekiah’s handle inscriptions bear the enigmatic term. Dr. Daniel Vainstub presents a fascinating new solution to the riddle.
By Christopher Eames
Another First Temple Period Seal Found in Jerusalem—Could It Belong to a Biblical Figure?
Another First Temple Period Seal Found in Jerusalem—Could It Belong to a Biblical Figure?
Who was ‘Yehoezer, son of Hoshayahu’?
By George Haddad and Christopher Eames • September 1, 2024
King David Comes to America
King David Comes to America
‘House of David’ inscription to be displayed at ‘Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered’ exhibit in Oklahoma
By Gerald Flurry
Largest Late Second Temple Period Quarry Discovered in Jerusalem
Largest Late Second Temple Period Quarry Discovered in Jerusalem
A 3,500-square-meter excavation area reveals just a slice of an enormous Jerusalem quarry that was in operation while the second temple was still standing.
By George Haddad • August 13, 2024
Interview: The Moat of Ancient Jerusalem
Interview: The Moat of Ancient Jerusalem
By Armstrong Institute Staff • August 6, 2024
A Revolutionary Carbon-Dating Study of Ancient Jerusalem
A Revolutionary Carbon-Dating Study of Ancient Jerusalem
A compelling new study shows Jerusalem at the time of David and Solomon was more a bustling city than a quiet village.
By Brent Nagtegaal and Brad Macdonald
The Khirbet Qeiyafa Shrine Model: Insights Into Biblical Architecture
The Khirbet Qeiyafa Shrine Model: Insights Into Biblical Architecture
What a 3,000-year-old artifact reveals about royal Solomonic construction
By Christopher Eames
Another Second Temple Period Gold ‘Child’s Ring’ Found in Jerusalem!
Another Second Temple Period Gold ‘Child’s Ring’ Found in Jerusalem!
A 2,300-year-old treasure from the City of David
By Christopher Eames • May 27, 2024
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