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Material Evidence of Maccabean Battlefield Unveiled

Material Evidence of Maccabean Battlefield Unveiled

Another find from the period of the Maccabees—right before Hanukkah

By Micah van Halteren • December 12

Hasmonean Period Wall Revealed Under Former Jerusalem Prison

Hasmonean Period Wall Revealed Under Former Jerusalem Prison

Recent excavations reveal an impressive Hasmonean wall was peacefully dismantled. Why?

By Micah van Halteren • December 10

Is Joshua Mentioned in the Amarna Letters?

Is Joshua Mentioned in the Amarna Letters?

The archive has often been linked with the Israelite conquest, yet there’s no mention of the chief protagonist, Joshua. Or is there?

By Christopher Eames • December 8

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Early Bronze Age Blade Manufacturing Plant Found in Israel

Early Bronze Age Blade Manufacturing Plant Found in Israel

The ‘first time such a workshop has been discovered in southern Israel’

By George Haddad • August 11

ידידיה הפניקים של ישראל

ידידיה הפניקים של ישראל

By Armstrong Institute Staff • August 8

Tour the Ophel Excavation With the Area Supervisors

Tour the Ophel Excavation With the Area Supervisors

The latest from the Ophel excavation in Jerusalem

By Armstrong Institute Staff • August 4

Rare Year Four Revolt Coin Discovered in Jerusalem

Rare Year Four Revolt Coin Discovered in Jerusalem

‘For the Redemption of Zion’

By George Haddad and Brent Nagtegaal • August 1

First Temple Period Bulla Discovered—Could It Reference King Josiah’s Servant?

First Temple Period Bulla Discovered—Could It Reference King Josiah’s Servant?

The Temple Mount Sifting Project announces the discovery of yet another bulla (seal impression) from Jerusalem.

By Christopher Eames • July 30

Mason’s Mark Discovered on Stone Likely From Temple Mount Wall

Mason’s Mark Discovered on Stone Likely From Temple Mount Wall

‘Show and Tell’ from the current Ophel Excavations in Jerusalem

By Armstrong Institute Staff • July 29

INFOGRAPHIC: Conquering Canaan

INFOGRAPHIC: Conquering Canaan

By Armstrong Institute Staff

New Excavations: King Rehoboam’s Fortifications at Lachish

New Excavations: King Rehoboam’s Fortifications at Lachish

By Armstrong Institute Staff • July 24

King Josiah’s Last Stand

King Josiah’s Last Stand

New excavations reveal Egyptian army’s presence at Megiddo.

By Brent Nagtegaal

Assyrian Deportation Policy at Tel Hadid

Assyrian Deportation Policy at Tel Hadid

Artifacts from Tel Hadid marvelously match the biblical account of Assyria’s deportation practice.

By Samuel McKoy

Ophel Excavation Begins in Ancient Jerusalem

Ophel Excavation Begins in Ancient Jerusalem

By Armstrong Institute Staff • July 15

Touring Tel Shiloh With Dr. Scott Stripling

Touring Tel Shiloh With Dr. Scott Stripling

By Armstrong Institute Staff • July 13

Treasures in the Desert

Treasures in the Desert

By Armstrong Institute Staff

Excavating Jerusalem’s Gatehouse

Excavating Jerusalem’s Gatehouse

This is one of Israel’s most important but least understood locations. But we are working to fix that.

By Nicholas Irwin

Ophel Excavation 2025 (Upper Area)

Ophel Excavation 2025 (Upper Area)

The excavation season begins at the Ophel, Jerusalem. Follow the excavation blog for regular updates.

By Armstrong Institute Staff • July 6

Making a <em>Big Story </em>Out of David and Solomon

Making a Big Story Out of David and Solomon

How Oklahoma became a destination for some of Israel’s most precious artifacts

By Brent Nagtegaal

Khirbet el-Maqatir: Evidence of Biblical Ai?

Khirbet el-Maqatir: Evidence of Biblical Ai?

By Armstrong Institute Staff • July 2

Shiloh Sacrifices: Canaanite or Israelite?

Shiloh Sacrifices: Canaanite or Israelite?

Unlocking the secrets of Shiloh’s favissa

By Christopher Eames

Meet Jerusalem’s Chief Archaeologist

Meet Jerusalem’s Chief Archaeologist

By Armstrong Institute Staff • June 24

Et-Tell: Joshua’s Ai After All?

Et-Tell: Joshua’s Ai After All?

Anticipation—and some skepticism—in awaiting publication of the latest findings, as heralded by a recent Expedition Bible episode

By Christopher Eames • June 23

Jericho, Ai, Hazor: Investigating the Three Cities ‘That Did Joshua Burn’

Jericho, Ai, Hazor: Investigating the Three Cities ‘That Did Joshua Burn’

Does the archaeological evidence match the conquest account?

By Christopher Eames

Triglyphs: Another New Style of Monumental Architecture

Triglyphs: Another New Style of Monumental Architecture

By Armstrong Institute Staff

אויביה הפלשתים של ישראל

אויביה הפלשתים של ישראל

By Armstrong Institute Staff • June 15

Khirbet en-Nahas

Khirbet en-Nahas

By Armstrong Institute Staff

Gezer’s Carbon Finally Speaks: Solomonic City After All

Gezer’s Carbon Finally Speaks: Solomonic City After All

By Armstrong Institute Staff

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