Muslim apologists popularly cite this as “proof” of the historical accuracy of the Qur’an over the Bible. But does it stand up to scrutiny?

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

Two years of excavating a 3,000-year-old gold mine reveals the expansive gold industry of the ancient Egyptians.

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

A Jerusalem discovery 50 years in the making

In a series of resolutions, UNESCO has threatened the future of archaeological discovery in one of the world’s most important cities.

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

Hannukah’s nemesis comes to life in 2015 discovery

Talking with excavation director Prof. Uzi Leibner on the final day of our excavations

Archaeology in Jerusalem is often unfairly demonized by agenda-driven journalists as the work of ‘Zionists’ in opposition to Palestinians. This could not be further from the truth—as the Mazar excavations in particular attest.

How archaeological discoveries from Israel’s capital city correspond with biblical history.

Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the limited excavations that occurred in Israel, 2020 was another major year of discoveries for biblical archaeology. Here’s our selection of the top finds, in ascending order of significance.

Event featured speeches by Armstrong founder Gerald Flurry and Hebrew University Prof. Uzi Leibner.

This is one of Israel’s most important but least understood locations. But we are working to fix that.

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

Another exciting clay seal impression has been found in First Temple period Jerusalem.

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

An eighth-century b.c.e. seal was discovered on the Emerald Isle. How did it get there?

‘Finding a single sword is rare—so four? It’s a dream!’

Dr. Mazar leaves behind a rich legacy of biblically significant discoveries including the discovery of King David’s Palace, Nehemiah’s Wall, the Solomonic gate of Jerusalem, as well as numerous discoveries related to biblical figures.