Evidence of the final moments of Jewish rule in Jerusalem

A remarkable site with two identified periods of use—and the tantalizing mystery of why it was left a ghost town

2,500 years after his reign, a handful of archaeological discoveries bring this biblical governor of Samaria back to life.

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

Ever wondered what it’s like to participate in an archaeological excavation? Join Armstrong College student Talea Gregory as she treks through the streets of Jerusalem and digs in the dirt of the Ophel.

An exclusive behind-the-scenes video of a fascinating archaeology discovery made by Dr. Eilat Mazar

Roman- and Mamluk-era shipwrecks yield fascinating finds.

Snapshot of a city moments before destruction

What purpose did this 2,000-year-old item serve?

But who was Eleazar, exactly?

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

New research reveals the robust use of biblically attested currency, 500 years earlier than scholars originally thought.

From the biggest of shipwrecks to the smallest of pendants—here’s our list of 2024’s greatest hits in biblical archaeology

A dramatic numismatic snapshot of Byzantine history (including a veritable “time lapse” of the maturation of the empire’s princes!)

Just a few centimeters beneath modern debris, and there it was—a hoard of golden treasure.

A major coin hoard from the last Jewish revolt against Roman rule—1,670 years ago

Is there really no proof of the first and second temples?

An examination of the inscribed texts as they parallel the inspired Scripture

Growing evidence of Jerusalem as a thriving city in the third century B.C.E.

Join AIBA, the Israel Antiquities Authority and other select partners on an archaeological journey to the core of ancient Jerusalem.

New research making headlines has led to such a conclusion. Here’s how the findings correlate with the Bible account.