Did King Solomon build the Ophel gatehouse?

An archaeological journey from Solomon and back again

Is the criticism warranted? And why the level of vehemence?

These artifacts depict the conquests—and almost conquests—of Assyrian King Sennacherib over the nation of Judah.

The connection between Jerusalem archaeology and a tiny college in America’s heartland

Scriptural phrases that have been confirmed in the archaeological record

The consequential chronological debate you may have never heard of

Talking with the City of David Foundation about an excavation two decades in the making

Scientists discover 2,700-year-old remains of cannabis on a Tel Arad incense altar, paralleling details of the reign of King Ahaz. But does the ritual cannabis use reflect standard worship practices at Jerusalem’s temple, as the researchers suggest?

As another calendar year ends, we’re encouraged by the growth and motivated to jump into what will be our most important year yet.

What archaeology and classical history have to say about a detestable practice the Bible describes in the heart of Jerusalem

The world of archaeological reporting is full of ‘fake news.’ Here’s how to sort the truth from the fiction.

What could prove to be the world’s “oldest sluice gate”

Twenty-five hundred years after his reign, a handful of archaeological discoveries bring this biblical governor of Samaria back to life.

A lesson for us all from the Tel Dan Stele

Five discoveries that caught our eye

A world premiere exhibit presented by the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, from Feb. 25, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025

Archaeological and historical evidence of another ‘almost’ discovered biblical figure.

An ostracon discovered by visitors at Tel Lachish, bearing the name of Queen Esther’s father-in-law

But who was Eleazar, exactly?

A new study reveals a millennium-long trade monopoly

If so, were they the glorious kings the Bible describes, or just small-time chieftains?