After a four-year hiatus, we recently renewed archaeological excavations on the Ophel.

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

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

A 3,500-square-meter excavation area reveals just a slice of an enormous Jerusalem quarry that was in operation while the second temple was still standing.

A striking artifact unveiled to the public for Israel’s 77th Independence Day

Excavation update

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.

‘And the children of Israel dwelt among the Canaanites ….’

A destroyed Seleucid fortress near the Lachish forest—courtesy the Hasmonean revolt

A look at the oldest biblical texts ever discovered

The researchers describe it as a revolutionary biblical discovery. Critics claim nothing to see here—or if anything, criminal activity. But we haven’t even seen the official report yet …

What a miniature discovery says about a Herculean hero

This treasure of archaeological finds proves the biblical record.

The ‘oldest known gate’ found in the Holy Land

A remarkable first-of-its-kind discovery, but the use remains a mystery.

A Roman military base, at the foot of one of the world’s most battled cities

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

A peculiar inscription matching the name of one of Israel’s most famous prophets

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