‘Hazael king of Aram went up, and fought against Gath ….’

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

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

For nearly 60 years, we’ve been operating in Jerusalem. In that time, we have had the opportunity to be a part of some rich history.

Evidence for the infamous biblical queen

Corroboration for the biblical account from contemporary ancient sources

A family outing turned treasure hunt.

A treasure trove of names of the prophet’s contemporaries

A new venture will allow the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology to reach more of our friends in Israel.

Does the inscription live up to expectations?

An exciting discovery from one of the few biblical pharaohs confirmed by archaeology

According to Professor Zertal, the square altar matches descriptions of Jerusalem’s temple altar but was built two centuries after the biblical date for Joshua. The smaller circular altar (Installation 94) sits directly under and in the exact center of the later 13th-century b.c.e. altar. Dr. Scott Stripling believes Installation 94 is likely Joshua’s altar.

Surprise discovery of an exotic early vessel at Horbat Raqiq

On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal speaks to Hebrew University Archaeologist Prof. Yosef Garfinkel about a recently discovered city wall at Lachish during his excavations in collaboration with Prof. Hoo-Goo Kang of Seoul Jangsin University, Korea. The interview occurred on the sidelines of the American Schools for Oversees Research annual meeting held in Boston in late November.

The ‘first time such a workshop has been discovered in southern Israel’

A simple father-son hike led to an impressive discovery.

Mosaics, mikvehs and an olive press discovered at a fourth-century c.e. Byzantine estate.

Rare First Temple period seal impression provides first proof of one of King Josiah’s aides.