A 1,900-year-old Jewish ‘souvenir’ of a Roman legionary

A lost opportunity to discuss the dramatic discoveries in ancient Jerusalem

One of the largest-ever gold hoards discovered in Israel—by a pair of teenagers

Proof of the biblical kings abounds. What, if anything, about the prophets?

First it was King Hezekiah, then Isaiah the prophet. Now evidence has been discovered of another royal official from the same time period.

How archaeological discoveries from Israel’s capital city correspond with biblical history.

New evidence of Persian-period administration in the Jerusalem of Ezra and Nehemiah

The European Union is taking aim at archaeological excavations in the City of David.

Our take on the top discoveries in 2023

Another future archaeological find in Jerusalem you should stay tuned for

An account of the prophet’s life—told by the tiniest artifacts.

Evidence of the final moments of Jewish rule in Jerusalem

Coronavirus lockdowns once again interrupted archaeological excavations in Israel in 2021, but it didn’t prevent the discovery of some marvelous artifacts and revelations. Here’s our selection of the top finds of 2021, in ascending order of significance.

The slab fragment might not be much to look at. But even in fragmentary form, it shows that Judah’s kings also had ‘monumental’-style inscriptions …

A summary of comments made at the opening of the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology on September 4 in Jerusalem

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

Archaeological proof of the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem

The finds that caught our eye

What does archaeology tell us?

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

The newly discovered, exceptionally rare inscription of an exceptionally common name