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

The newly discovered remains of a cremated Greek ‘companion’—and her magnificent mirror

Our institute is excited to announce two monumental projects.

A new study reveals a millennium-long trade monopoly

And the first extra-biblical evidence of the Sabbath, perhaps even Shavuot

The slab fragment might not be much to look at. But even in fragmentary form, it shows that Judah’s kings also had ‘monumental’-style inscriptions …

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

We know what the Bible says. What does archaeology say?

The upcoming excavation at Shiloh may reveal the resting place of the biblical tabernacle, says dig director Dr. Scott Stripling.

An interview with archaeologist Prof. Yosef Garfinkel

The archaeological story of two often overlooked biblical civilizations

Quite a lot, it turns out

The nation that was both friend, enemy, safe haven and taskmaster to Israel

Even the seemingly unimportant finds validate the biblical record.

New radiocarbon evidence lays to rest minimalism’s low chronology attempt to redate King Solomon’s city into the ninth century B.C.E.

Five discoveries that caught our eye

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

A capital fragment unveiled over two decades ago highlights another (architectural) link between ancient Israel and Spain.

Take an online tour of our exhibit in Armstrong Auditorium.

How have we arrived at the point where many archaeologists consider using Bible history to be the relic of a past era of archaeological research?

Biblical examples of the humiliation of pagans—through an inversion of their own (archaeologically attested) powers and attributes

Archaeological evidence confirms the biblical text and the message of Jeremiah.

Does a treasure trove of ivories uncovered in ancient Samaria fit the biblical description of King Ahab’s ‘ivory house’?

The Babylonian king’s account of the biblical colossus