And a new tool in biblical archaeology: archaeomagnetism

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.

An interview with archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling

An interview with Prof. Michael Langlois

‘Show and Tell’ from the current Ophel Excavations in Jerusalem

The following are seals of biblical individuals discovered in Jerusalem and dating to the late seventh/early eighth centuries B.C.E. These individuals witnessed Judah’s demise and the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of the Babylonians in 586 B.C.E.

Hatikvah “The Hope” (National anthem of the State of Israel)

An interview with archaeometallurgist Prof. Tzilla Eshel

Over the past decade, archaeologists and scientists have collected and analyzed carbon samples from archaeological strata dating from 3,000 years ago—the time of the biblical kings of King David’s dynasty. Now, the results are finally in. What it revealed is a stunning overlap between biblical history and who built what in Jerusalem during the time of the biblical kings.

After three weeks of excavation, our work at Jerusalem’s royal quarter has ended. We had a successful and productive season in an area of the Ophel that has not been touched since Dr. Eilat Mazar’s 2009-2010 excavations. In today’s episode, Let the Stones Speak co-host Christopher Eames interviews excavation director Prof. Yosef Garfinkel about his perspective on the season and the future of the site.

A journey through one of the most important sites in biblical archaeology

And a new tool in biblical archaeology: archaeomagnetism

The Tel Dan Stele is arguably the most important artifact ever discovered in the world of biblical archaeology, containing the earliest confirmed mention of King David. In light of the opening celebration, Let the Stones Speak host Brent Nagtegaal interviewed epigrapher and historian Prof. Michael Langlois, who is currently researching the Stele.

Armstrong International Cultural Foundation Chairman Gerald Flurry speaks at the June 10, 2018 opening of the archaeological exhibit, “Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered!” from Armstrong Auditorium in Edmond, Oklahoma.

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) safeguards the history of Israel. We’ve had the opportunity to work closely with the lAA on many projects over the years. Most recently, we’ve been working with Dr. Amit Re’em, the lAA director of Jerusalem district archaeology. Re’em is a man who has been “working, exploring, writing on ancient Jerusalem for more than 30 years.” In today’s interview, Let the Stones Speak co-host Christopher Eames interviews Re’em about his background in archaeology and his role at the Israel Antiquities Authority.