The first-and-only bulla belonging to a king of Judah or Israel ever found in archaeological excavations

After a four-year hiatus, we recently renewed archaeological excavations on the Ophel.

How Oklahoma became a destination for some of Israel’s most precious artifacts

The multi-phase project to resurrect the history of the Ophel is now underway—and you can support this most-important enterprise!

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

A monumental discovery reshapes our understanding of ancient Jerusalem.

Co-director of the Ophel Excavations in Jerusalem delivers a lecture at Armstrong Auditorium on the campus of Herbert W. Armstrong College

Excavating the time of David and beyond at Abel Beth Maacah

Uncovered a decade ago, this exquisite gold object is perhaps the best evidence yet for a Phoenician presence in Jerusalem at the time of Solomon.

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

A sign of Jewish continuity in Jerusalem—even when Jews were prohibited from entering

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?

What does archaeology tell us?

As politicians seek to sign away chunks of Israeli territory, the stones cry out about Israel’s link to the land and testify of the Bible’s authenticity.

What does archaeology tell us?

Two bullae shine a light on the accuracy of the biblical account.

Is the criticism warranted? And why the level of vehemence?

Recent Israeli archaeological development corroborates biblical descriptions of King David and King Solomon.

Just a few centimeters beneath modern debris, and there it was—a hoard of golden treasure.

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

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