Was this the conduit through which Joab wrested Jerusalem from the Jebusites?

50 years after we discovered the last ones

AIBA staff make a 3D map of Israel in preparation for the upcoming ‘Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered’ exhibit.

Dr. Eilat Mazar’s spectacular discovery of the Ophel treasure assemblage

One of the most important archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem is the Ophel Gatehouse, uncovered by the late Dr. Eilat Mazar. On today’s program, host Brent Nagtegaal takes you on a tour of the gatehouse and discusses its 10th-century B.C.E. dating.

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

A Jerusalem discovery 50 years in the making

New research making headlines has led to such a conclusion. Here’s how the findings correlate with the Bible account.

Archaeology proves the famous biblical account of a desperate attempt to fortify the Holy City

An archaeology principle for everyday life

This is the season when journalists in various fields rush to post their recaps of the year’s most important events.

Archaeological excavations in Jerusalem reveal adherence—and disobedience—to biblical kosher laws.

Was Solomon a significant king ruling over a vast, wealthy empire? The Bible says he was. What does archaeology say? A journey begins at the gates …

The next wonder of the ancient world lies only a few meters beneath the surface, waiting to be revealed.

Another major media piece reviews the historicity of King David. We review the conclusions.

An examination of the inscribed texts as they parallel the inspired Scripture

An overview of 2021’s most egregious (and occasionally hilarious) claims of archaeology ‘disproving’ the Bible

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?

Ophel excavation yields only the third such coin ever found in Jerusalem.