The answer might surprise you.

Or, all but. According to a new study, it’s about as good as done—representing a huge boon for archaeologists and historians (with an interesting link to the Bible).

Uncovered a decade ago on the Ophel excavations, an exquisite gold object is finally unveiled to the public at the opening of the ‘King David and Solomon Discovered’ exhibit in honor of late Israeli archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar.

Archaeology proves the famous biblical account of a desperate attempt to fortify the Holy City.

‘Canaanite’ inscriptions?

Another future archaeological find in Jerusalem you should stay tuned for

Investigating the people Israel encountered in the Promised Land

Comparing the origins and symbols of the Israeli and Palestinian flags—and the insight they give into a continual conflict

Does the Bible tell us how its historical details and texts were transmitted through the tumults of history?

Prof. Yosef Garfinkel’s excavation of an ancient fortress city is uncovering some important biblical history.

Where did our English (and worldwide) alphabet systems originate? Why are they so similar to the alphabet of the ancient Israelites?

Maybe; evidence of the physics, certainly.

Getting to know Africa’s great empire through the pages of the Bible and archaeology

We know what the Bible says. What does archaeology say?

What does archaeology tell us?

Archaeological discoveries are often used to ‘fact check’ the biblical account. This time the roles are reversed: A dramatic claim on an artifact was dismissed as ‘scribal error.’ Was it? What does the Bible say?

How the ancient alphabet of the Israelites came to be used by nearly 70 percent of the world’s population

Why I believe Eilat Mazar will be remembered as one of the greatest archaeologists of all time

You’ve heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Have you heard of the Ketef Hinnom Scrolls, which are centuries older and just as extraordinary?