Few could have matched the prodigious work ethic of Dr. Eilat Mazar—except, perhaps, her sister.

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

Perspective from the late Dr. Herman Hoeh, an employee of our namesake—one of the theory’s most ardent early supporters

The Babylonian king’s account of the biblical colossus

Artifacts from Tel Hadid marvelously match the biblical account of Assyria’s deportation practice.

Unlocking the secrets of Shiloh’s favissa

Recent underwater excavations off the coast of Tel Dor give insight into the impact of political change on maritime trade during the kingdom of Israel.

A rare name in the Bible and archaeology (for good reason)

Archaeological discoveries are often used to ‘fact check’ the biblical account. This time the roles are reversed: A dramatic claim on an artifact was dismissed as ‘scribal error.’ Was it? What does the Bible say?

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

Near Eastern tablets that name and describe an individual closely matching the biblical patriarch Terah

‘This is quite amazing for us. In 2,000 years, this text has not changed.’

Our take on the top discoveries in 2023

A handful of ancient Hebrew inscriptions verify the existence of a biblical high priest.

A revolutionary artifact with several lines of text ‘centuries older than any known Hebrew inscription from Israel’—and paralleling several scriptures regarding Israel’s entry into Canaan

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

Five discoveries that caught our eye

Uncovered a decade ago on the Ophel excavations, an exquisite gold object is finally unveiled to the public at the opening of the ‘King David and Solomon Discovered’ exhibit in honor of late Israeli archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar.

A story of ‘a place and a name’ on Israel’s northernmost border

Take an online tour of our exhibit in Armstrong Auditorium.

A shrine, a winepress and a ritual libation set found at Megiddo prove early wine production and reveal Canaanite ritual practice in the Bronze Age.

Remarkable biological evidence for the Genesis account of the serpent

Assyrian inscriptions prove Israel’s deliverance from the Syrians through King Jehoash.