Does archaeology support the biblical account of Israel’s sojourn in Egypt and the Exodus?

The question is, who does it belong to?

A treasure trove of seals and small finds discovered close to Jerusalem’s U.S. Embassy

A discovery that brings to life one of the most prominent historical personalities related to King Hezekiah

As monumental of a find as the palace is, the way it was found is perhaps even more remarkable.

The seal of a royal servant to the king, discovered at Megiddo

Did King Solomon build the Ophel gatehouse?

Another pillar of the late-Exodus theory, ably contested and defended. But there is more than meets the eye …

Jerusalem continues to yield wonderful artifacts testifying to the biblical record.

How archaeological discoveries from the first city conquered in the Promised Land correspond with biblical history.

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

A two-part series in defense of the traditional southern Sinai Peninsula site. In this first installment, we address the increasingly popular Saudi Arabia theory.

Our take on the top discoveries in 2023

It points to a passage from the book of Ezekiel.

The excavation season begins at the Ophel, Jerusalem. Follow the excavation blog for regular updates.

We know what the Bible says. What does archaeology say?

An ostracon discovered by visitors at Tel Lachish, bearing the name of Queen Esther’s father-in-law

How archaeological discoveries from Judah’s second largest city correspond with biblical history.

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

Take an online tour of our exhibit in Armstrong Auditorium.

Near Eastern tablets that name and describe an individual closely matching the biblical patriarch Terah

New excavations reveal the island played a much more extensive role in Phoenician trade than initially thought.

Does the Bible tell us how its historical details and texts were transmitted through the tumults of history?

What to make of Ron Wyatt’s claimed discovery?