From the Late Bronze Age to the Iron Age, this city has a long history that matches the meaning of its name.

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

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

Snails, stained pottery and the world’s most sought-after color

Prof. Yosef Garfinkel’s excavation of an ancient fortress city is uncovering some important biblical history.

A small excavation with a big message

A biblical conundrum sometimes characterized as killing the early Exodus and conquest theory. Does it?

But do the counterarguments have any weight?

The “choice vine” of Sorek continues to yield

Unlocking the secrets of Shiloh’s favissa

Archaeological discovery indicates the Israelite King Menahem of Samaria paid gold and silver to Tiglath-Pileser III in an attempt to appease Assyrian aggression.

Is the conventional wisdom correct, that we (via Greece) received it from the neighboring Phoenicians—or was it the Israelites? (Part 2)

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

A case of numeric exaggeration using a symbolic number? Is it reason to discount a literal interpretation of the 1 Kings 6:1 Exodus timeline?

An archaeology principle for everyday life

Israeli archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar discusses the value of the Bible in Israeli archaeology.

A compelling new study reveals the three chunks of the famous stele to be the work of two scribes.

A message on what makes archaeology great from our friend, Prof. Uzi Leibner

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

Where did this famous medical symbol come from?

A chronicle told by the Bible, validated by archaeology

From an Exodus-period pharaoh’s tomb to a depiction of one of Jerusalem’s greatest kings—here are the new discoveries that caught our eye.

Quite a lot, it turns out

Evidence for an ancient biblical Assyrian title

Our take on the top discoveries in 2023