A message from the ancient walls of Deir Alla

‘Canaanite’ inscriptions?

Members of Israel’s modern armed forces discover an outpost belonging to their ancient counterparts.

Eight large ostrich eggs discovered at an ancient nomadic campsite

Amateur diver discovered his second Crusader sword in five years.

How archaeological discoveries from one of the world’s most battled cities correspond with biblical history.

This exciting field of scientific study has bright days ahead, but only if we get back to using biblical history.

Archaeologists have uncovered one of the largest gatehouses in northern Israel.

Long before Sparta’s 300, there was Gideon’s.

Just an ancient gift, or more proof of a powerful Judahite kingdom?

Tragedy brings into world focus one of the most enigmatic communities living in northern Israel (and beyond).

Protecting antiquities from looters and illicit markets continues to be a problem in Israel. Yet in the past week, Israel has announced the repatriation of two key discoveries: a First Temple Period papyrus and a silver shekel from the fourth year of the Great Revolt.

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) safeguards the history of Israel. We’ve had the opportunity to work closely with the lAA on many projects over the years. Most recently, we’ve been working with Dr. Amit Re’em, the lAA director of Jerusalem district archaeology. Re’em is a man who has been “working, exploring, writing on ancient Jerusalem for more than 30 years.” In today’s interview, Let the Stones Speak co-host Christopher Eames interviews Re’em about his background in archaeology and his role at the Israel Antiquities Authority.

A dramatic numismatic snapshot of Byzantine history (including a veritable “time lapse” of the maturation of the empire’s princes!)

Join AIBA, the Israel Antiquities Authority and other select partners on an archaeological journey to the core of ancient Jerusalem.

Thousands of these artifacts have brought this biblical story to life.

Archaeologists are uncovering biblical Shiloh and bringing to life some of the Bible’s greatest history.

An update on the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology

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.