Under the most tragic circumstances of absolute destruction, the archaeological method is turned to in identifying remains.

The sensational story behind the discovery of a tiny artifact that proves the existence of one of the Bible’s greatest prophets.

Learn about the 2700 -year-old Jerusalem attraction that still has engineers baffled.

Here’s a story of ancient astronomy—and Abraham.

The Hebrews’ rich musical culture was seen in the variety of instruments they employed.

An ancient Babylonian clay prism confirms two biblical kings and the accuracy of the Bible narrative.

Maybe; evidence of the physics, certainly.

A new study of a pithos inscription, found during the 2012 Ophel excavation, concludes that it contained incense from southern Arabia—paralleling the biblical account of the Queen of Sheba’s visit to Jerusalem.

Is the story really entirely impossible?

A new book from Wayne A. Mitchell and David F. Lappin

Could this architectural capital reveal the glory of King David’s palace?

A fascinating name change for certain biblical figures provides insight into the religious melee in which they lived.

A summary of comments made at the opening of the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology on September 4 in Jerusalem

Archaeological excavations in Jerusalem reveal adherence—and disobedience—to biblical kosher laws.

The Bible records the existence of iron chariots before the Iron Age. Is it possible?

What ancient pottery handles reveal about a major Earth disturbance—and an astounding biblical miracle?

Have the Hanging Gardens of Babylon been misinterpreted? And could this ancient ‘wonder for all peoples’ be mentioned in the Bible?

Ash-coated mikveh from the final days of the Second Temple Period

The work of the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology

An enigmatic Bible romance that preceded the Bible romance

A 3,800-year-old mudbrick passageway provides key information about the spread of such arches to the southern Levant.

A brief overview of the secular timescale of history and its connection to the Bible

Does a new pottery reading reveal the connection between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon?

Coronavirus lockdowns once again interrupted archaeological excavations in Israel in 2021, but it didn’t prevent the discovery of some marvelous artifacts and revelations. Here’s our selection of the top finds of 2021, in ascending order of significance.