One of the earliest coins ever discovered in Israel

Hannukah’s nemesis comes to life in 2015 discovery

A special coin (produced at the temple itself?) found by a young sifting project volunteer

From the biggest of shipwrecks to the smallest of pendants—here’s our list of 2024’s greatest hits in biblical archaeology.

What two recently discovered coins reveal about two vastly different periods in Judah

‘The second known of its kind in the world’

Take an online tour of our exhibit in Armstrong Auditorium.

It’s one of the more ambiguous points in the biblical genealogies. And—despite a commonly calculated answer to this question—here’s a case for 70.

How archaeology and the biblical record link the Holy Land to ancient Spain

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.

An exceptionally rare coin inscribed with, ‘Holy Jerusalem’

Together, archaeology and biblical history tell the remarkable story of ancient Shiloh.

The world of archaeological reporting is full of ‘fake news.’ Here’s how to sort the truth from the fiction.

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

A chronicle told by the Bible, validated by archaeology

Three successive articles in the Israel Exploration Journal take aim at the Mount Ebal ‘Curse Inscription.’ Do they provide the knockout blow?

As another calendar year ends, we’re encouraged by the growth and motivated to jump into what will be our most important year yet.

The newly discovered, exceptionally rare inscription of an exceptionally common name

It’s a commonly cited name for the area between the City of David and the Temple Mount. But what does this enigmatic word really mean?