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.

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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.

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

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

What artifacts show us about the city—before it became the capital of Israel

A tiny artifact with a big testament for biblical accuracy

Recognizing the “holy bridge between East and West”

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

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

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

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.