A discovery of several dozen beautifully carved architectural elements from the time of the Judean kings

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of nuclear-level devastation at an ancient site near the Dead Sea. But is it in the right place, at the right time? Is it Sodom?

An inside look at the character of the extraordinary woman behind the finds

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

Archaeological proof of an ancient industry and its possible use in adorning Solomon’s temple

A lookout post possibly built at the command of David’s father-in-law, the king of Geshur

Dr. Stripling and his team concluded the third season of digging at Tel Shiloh last summer.

Monumental ninth-century b.c.e. construction of an agricultural distribution center

They may not refer to specific biblical individuals—but even generic names help authenticate the account.

The biblical city of Ai was one of three cities that met a fiery demise when the Israelites conquered the Promised Land: “So Joshua burnt Ai, and made it a heap …” (Joshua 8:28). Over the years, archaeologists have proposed a few sites as being biblical Ai. One such site is Khirbet al-Maqatir. Al-Maqatir was excavated by the Associates for Biblical Research for 14 seasons. This small site conforms with a number of key parameters for Joshua’s Ai. In today’s interview, which was recorded in May, Let the Stones Speak co-host Christopher Eames speaks with Abigail Van Huss, one of the site’s excavators, about the history of the site and its identification as Ai.

Another major media piece reviews the historicity of King David. We review the conclusions.

Have you heard the theory that the biblical Job built the Great Pyramid?

So says one expert. But just how ‘rare’ are biblically significant archaeological discoveries?

What does archaeology tell us?

Ophel excavation co-director Prof. Uzi Leibner shows a new find from cleanup on the dig site.

How archaeological discoveries from Judah’s ‘watchtower’ city correspond with biblical history

In this second installment of our two-part series, we retrace the Israelites’ journey into the southern Sinai Peninsula—to Jabal Musa.

Two bullae shine a light on the accuracy of the biblical account.

Does the inscription live up to expectations?

The European Union is taking aim at archaeological excavations in the City of David.