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.

A 2,300-year-old treasure from the City of David

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

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

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

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

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

On April 2, renewed excavation began in Jerusalem’s biblical royal quarter in preparation for reconstruction work to highlight the ancient city’s famed past. The three-to- four-week excavation is the first return to the area, known as the Ophel, since the excavations led by the late Dr. Eilat Mazar in 2009–2010. This current excavation is led by Hebrew University’s Prof. Yosef Garfinkel, staffed by the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology (AIBA) and funded by AIBA alongside Daniel Mintz and Meredith Berkman. On today’s program, host Christopher Eames interviews aiba staff member Brent Nagtegaal who was on the 2009 excavation and is helping coordinate the excavation this year.

A tiny artifact with a big testament for biblical accuracy

New technology being utilized in the City of David

Recognizing the ‘holy bridge … between East and West’

“Governor of the city” discovered in Jerusalem Old City excavation.

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.

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

‘Excitement on a level I can’t remember ever experiencing,’ one Assyriologist said.

What ancient pottery handles reveal about a major Earth disturbance—and an astounding biblical miracle?