A new study reveals a millennium-long trade monopoly

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

There was a time when Iran’s leaders supported the Jews and Jewish statehood.

Just an ancient gift, or more proof of a powerful Judahite kingdom?

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

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

A document describing Egypt’s sudden downfall is suspiciously similar to the Exodus account.

Ophel excavation co-director Dr. Orit Peleg-Barkat discusses recent discoveries from the classical period during a daily “show and tell” session at the excavation site.

A monumental discovery reshapes our understanding of ancient Jerusalem.

Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient winery connected to Naboth’s vineyard.

For thousands of years, speculation has abounded as to the true identity of Melchizedek—then out of the wilderness came a Dead Sea Scroll.

A fascinating new study furthers our understanding of one of ancient Jerusalem’s most iconic features.

Is the Joseph story mere literary fiction? Or does it reflect historical reality—and even a specific pharaoh?

Even the seemingly unimportant finds validate the biblical record.

Two of the oldest pieces of writing found in Jerusalem leave their mark on the archaeological and biblical worlds.

A doggedly consistent theme among the classical accounts—and an interesting biblical (and archaeological) parallel

Chances are you’ve heard of the famous one from Tel Dan—here are two more.

Parallel practices, festivals, clothing, symbols, ritual sites—and evidence of migration